October 2009
Articles in this issue
Tool steels’ dual personality
The guidelines for turning of tool steels include both tool- and part-making applications.
Probing questions
While some may question its use, on-machine probing can reduce setup time while boosting in-process dimension control and enabling part verification.
Electrifying prototypes
Ability to machine intricate geometries and hard materials drives growing use of wire EDM prototyping.
Flute insurance
Engineered coating combinations control heat and keep chips flying in dry-drilling operations.
Tech swap
Creating awareness about productivity boosting machining technologies and implementing them are playing a major role in making military parts.
The bright side of being fired
Machinist's Corner column in October 2009 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.
Turbocharging your toolpath
Get With The Program column in October 2009 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.
A multiple-ton rebuild
Part Time column in October 2009 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.
Vibratory finishing of titanium alloy parts
Shop Operations column in October 2009 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.
Machine tools are not CMMs
Machine Technology column in October 2009 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.
Customers need pruning too
October 2009 Manager's Desk column
True upgrade: Dedicated wheel truing
Productive Times report covering dedicated wheel truing, includes a brief video report about Myles Tool using the Rush Machinery Wheel Truer.