Magazines

Magazines • October 1, 2013

October 2013

New technology makes EDM die sinkers smarter, faster and smaller than ever before. PLUS: New and traditional grinding technologies combine to control vibration and improve precision Tucked into the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn, Linda Tool, a family-owned machine shop, continuously adds to its capabilities Design for manufacturability is catching on among the more sophisticated...

Magazines • September 1, 2013

September 2013

Debating the need for CAM systems on Swiss-style machines. PLUS: Producing prototype automotive parts via 3D printing helps reduce time to market Conversational machine tool programming continues to grow Waterjet users can benefit by learning about the technology’s expanding applicability How to implement precision ultrasonic cleaning for medical parts and implants Electron beam drills make...

Magazines • August 1, 2013

August 2013

The advantages of heat treating parts with 1µm-wavelength lasers. PLUS: Antipullout toolholders reduce scrap, increase tool life and eliminate anxiety when milling Retrofitting old machine tools with new CNCs can make more sense than buying new An overview of parting and grooving operations Learn details about the many new products manufacturers are offering the metalworking...

Magazines • July 1, 2013

July 2013

Repairing a machine tool spindle is more economical than buying new, but part manufacturers need to understand the process. PLUS: High-pressure, through-coolant drilling provides a host of benefits; A Chicago broaching shop remembers its past to invigorate its future 4 deburring methods for mass finishing microparts Machine shops: are they ready to use MTConnect Machine...

Magazines • June 1, 2013

June 2013

CAM systems generate innovative toolpaths to quickly remove large amounts of material when endmilling. PLUS: Cobalt-chrome alloys are a good fit for implants and other medical and dental parts, but machining them can be a headache Coolants and the systems that apply them require regular maintenance; Automated pallet systems in small and medium-size shops can...

Magazines • May 1, 2013

May 2013

The quality of the sealing, braking and bearing systems must be considered when specifying a rotary table. PLUS: If you’re not monitoring the condition of your CNC equipment, you’re machining in the dark; For manufacturers looking to effectively clean their parts, industrial ultrasonic cleaning systems are a sound option Boring tools with a digital readout...

Magazines • April 1, 2013

April 2013

Quick-change tooling on a CNC lathe saves money by reducing setup times. PLUS: How moldmakers select the right cutting tools, toolholders and machines Oil mist filtration for machine tools makes for a cleaner working environment Baggies, boxes and bubble wrap, oh my! Tips for packaging, shipping and storing machined metal parts Locating the right tool...

Magazines • March 1, 2013

March 2013

Making aerospace parts from difficult-to-cut metal requires heavy-duty machines. PLUS: When the application is appropriate, form tapping provides real production benefits Key trends in machining center technology Advice on controlling the spark gap when wire EDMing Mori Seiki focuses on energy reduction and efficiency gains when building machine tools.

Magazines • February 1, 2013

February 2013

Cross-hole drilling can test a machinist’s mettle. PLUS: The benefits of inspecting metal parts with industrial computed-tomography Joining flexibility with high productivity when gear milling How Bombardier Transportation uses tool management to keep on track Using a new calculation for determining cutting force components and power when turning.

Magazines • January 1, 2013

January 2013

Choosing the right multitask machine can be a shop game changer. PLUS: Tips and techniques for improving bandsaw blade life and performance Developments in superabrasive grinding wheels help eliminate the need for dressing Getting a handle on chip handling for small to medium-sized job shops AMT’s Global Forecasting & Manufacturing Conference provides caution and optimism.

Magazines • December 1, 2012

December 2012

The ability to hard turn is a good reason to trade in your old grinder for a lathe. PLUS: When IDs and ODs must be concentric, consider a combination ID/OD grinder Pros and cons of marking parts with laser, micropercussion and scribing technologies Manufacturing faces more uncertainty than usual in 2013, but the year ahead...

Magazines • November 1, 2012

November 2012

2013 Buyers Guide issue: Manufacturers index Disributors index Machne Shop index.