October 2019
Articles in this issue
Tool management system to the rescue
Manufacturer turns to the StoreManager Duo to reduce tool-search time.
Cutting raw materials into usable workpieces
When material dimensions don't conform to necessary workpiece dimensions, there are many ways to cut the right cut.
Heat treating in-house
Buying a furnace or an oven to heat treat parts offers advantages compared with outsourcing.
Researchers find strengths in ‘metallic wood’
As strong as titanium but five times lighter, this material could find its way into machining applications.
Productive presetting
If you use a CNC lathe or machining center to set tool lengths, you may want to go offline.
Maxing out multitasking
Get the most from combination turn/mill machines.
Final thoughts from Michael Deren
After 18 years as CTE's Machinist's Corner columnist, Michael Deren retires—sort of.
Making waterjet precision possible
When considering waterjet controller software, think about how your business and machine tool will evolve.
Prepare for industry 4.0 with new drive
The IndraDrive Mi servodrive from Bosch Rexroth Corp. breaks free of the control cabinet.
Pick and choose business opportunities
As a machine shop owner, you can't attend every trade show or event and that's OK.