Magazines

Magazines • October 1, 2014

October 2014

Cloud-based CAD gains momentum. PLUS: Simultaneous machining on multiple spindles enhances efficiency and lowers cost per part for high-volume production Thermal and mechanical methods can increase part surface hardness while leaving the inside ductile Machine-integrated inspection systems can improve quality and profitability Integrating digital tool libraries into CAM software enables process improvement And columns covering...

Magazines • September 1, 2014

September 2014

Heavy-duty multitask machine tools provide numerous benefits for producing large, complex components—when the application is right. PLUS: 3D printing is poised to turn prototyping on its head When tool presetters are integrated into a shop, a key question is who will take the measurements Rotary broaching allows machine shops to bring broaching in-house Growing U.S....

Magazines • August 1, 2014

August 2014

CTE’s 2014 Salary Survey shows the earnings of metalworking professionals have headed upward. PLUS: A tool inventory management system shows who’s using what and for what purpose Teach your vertical machining center to ‘dance without a partner’ Thread milling is an attractive alternative to tapping Certification helps machine shops develop consistent QA practices—and new business...

Magazines • July 1, 2014

July 2014

Toolholder vibration negatively impacts all aspects of machining. PLUS: JDA Aqua Cutting and JDA Custom offer both machining services and motorcycle-related products Portable coordinate measuring machine arms bring sophisticated inspection to the shop floor Solutions for 10 of the most challenging deburring applications Bremen Castings celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, but doesn’t look back...

Magazines • June 1, 2014

June 2014

Despite setbacks and challenges, orthopedic implant market set to grow; and shop makes one-of-a-kind knee implants with CAM templates. PLUS: Ways to keep machines and operators cool, clean and calm 10 questions about machining titanium alloys Preventive maintenance is an important part of a machine shop’s routine—and every shop handles it differently The importance of...

Magazines • May 1, 2014

May 2014

‘More of everything’ boosts Swiss machining productivity—and complexity. PLUS: Hydraulic vises offer accurate workholding for workpieces large and small When selecting a boring or reaming tool to finish a hole, the application is everything Cutting fluids make it easier to keep your cool when workpieces are difficult to machine Despite setbacks, South Carolina shop thrives,...

Magazines • April 1, 2014

April 2014

Look, down in the hole, it’s a valve, it’s a vane—it’s a heat-resistant superalloy! PLUS: U.S. energy market in overdrive as shale drilling booms Shops of all sizes need an enterprise resource planning system Various methods are available to thread holes, each offering pros and cons; Laser technology has taken hold in the moldmaking industry,...

Magazines • March 1, 2014

March 2014

Adaptive control helps CNC machines output more parts. PLUS: Omega Manufacturing specializes in challenging wire EDM work, but offers one-stop parts manufacturing Metal-injection molding has arrived as a way to manufacture small, complex parts New developments expand the application range of replaceable-tip drills Valley Tool invests in high-performance machine tools to effectively compete and grow.

Magazines • February 1, 2014

February 2014

Transforming horizontal machining centers into lean, mean, part-making machines. PLUS: High-speed grinding can provide great gains when grinding ODs With a focus on machining large parts in multifunctional mill/turn machines, QualTech Industries quickly attracted customers after opening 4 years ago in Kings Mountain, N.C. While hydraulic toolholders are said to have limited applications, their high...

Magazines • January 1, 2014

January 2014

Network of NIMS-certified training centers expands; how a cooperative organization helps manufacturers train their employees in-house; and Connecticut Spring & Stamping developed an apprenticeship program to meet its own training needs. PLUS: Tips on choosing live tooling for a mill/turn center Combination cutting tools for holemaking applications save a significant amount of time when the...

Magazines • December 1, 2013

December 2013

Determining when complex turning and multitasking are the right solutions. PLUS: A guide to when should shops say farewell to used cutting tools New and traditional parts marking technologies help prevent counterfeiting The fundamentals of using coated abrasives in metalworking Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument integrates two shops’ design, engineering and manufacturing functions.

Magazines • November 1, 2013

November 2013

2014 Buyers Guide issue: Manufacturers index Disributors index Machne Shop index.