October 2022
Articles in this issue
Thread milling logistically
Switching from taps to thread mills increases efficiency.n
Evaluating options for automation
As more options come onto the market, choosing what is right for a specific business becomes more challenging.
From CAD design to test-fire
Velo3D's Sapphire 3D printing system aids small-satellite revolution.
Ream on
Lessons in reaming are shared.
Beyond tried-and-true tool holding
Selecting the right toolholder for an application requires understanding some of the available options to enhance accuracy.
All-in-one tool grinder
Rollomatic's six-axis GrindSmart 660XW allows users to employ an ultralean process that eliminates the need for multiple machines and setups.
Shedding light on lasers
Lasers offer major steel-cutting advantages, but there are also reasons to pass.
New shape-memory alloy
Discovery shows the highest operational efficiency thus far for nickel-titanium-base materials
Meshing CAD with CAM
Powerful mesh creation and editing capabilities deliver a new class of modeling tools.