Magazines

Magazines • October 1, 2012

October 2012

New software tools help part makers design for manufacturability. PLUS: Effectively reaming nickel-base alloys requires a slow and steady approach Tips for getting the most out of a wire EDM An auto parts manufacturer sees the benefits of optical scanning.

Magazines • September 1, 2012

September 2012

Continuously improving materials and machining techniques to reach automotive fuel-economy goals. PLUS: Automated parts handling with robotic work cells is an affordable option for job shops Thread milling may seem exotic, but any shop can do it with the right tools Waterjet machines flow into small shops as complementary equipment.

Magazines • August 1, 2012

August 2012

CTE’s 2012 Salary Survey reveals how much various metalworking professionals are making, and the results are mixed. PLUS: Retrofitting is an effective and economical option to make new money with old machine tools Groove milling can effectively perform slotting and slitting Vending machines can help manage tool and supply usage and keep costs in check...

Magazines • July 1, 2012

July 2012

Users reap the rewards of high-speed milling when elements of the machining system complement each other. PLUS: A sidelock holder or an ER collet can be the best choice for holding endmills Benefits abound when workers and students are exposed to machine and CNC training Deburring recommendations for small machine shops with tight tolerances.

Magazines • June 1, 2012

June 2012

The market for ceramic medical implants continues to grow along with the demands for making them. PLUS: Spot drills are essential when making ‘perfect’ holes The top 10 issues for maintaining and enhancing QC in parts manufacturing Managing energy costs and improving energy performance requires an ongoing commitment Understanding and controlling wheel truing and dressing...

Magazines • May 1, 2012

May 2012

Remotely monitoring machine tools quickens maintenance and repair. PLUS: There is a boring system to get the job done, regardless of hole size How do VMCs stack up against HMCs Maintaining machine performance with ‘green’ coolant chemistries Understanding tangential cutting force when milling Learn details about the many new products manufacturers are offering the metalworking...

Magazines • April 1, 2012

April 2012

A programmable B-axis on a Swiss-style machine gives part manufacturers a better angle for doing complex work. PLUS: Sizing up the state-of-the-art of micro-moldmaking Anodizing parts offers numerous benefits, including wear and corrosion resistance When choosing among coated-abrasive flap discs to remove metal and finish parts, grit size is just the beginning.

Magazines • March 1, 2012

March 2012

Making parts for hydraulic fracturing drilling operations is a big opportunity for shops but requires the right tools. PLUS: Benefits of plunge, or Z-axis, milling Considerations when choosing a hard tool or brush to deburr holes Bar feeders enable high-speed, automated operation, but choosing the right one depends on your part volume and budget Dynomax...

Magazines • February 1, 2012

February 2012

Producing commercial aircraft replacement parts requires unwavering commitment. PLUS: Improving productivity and quality with unattended horizontal machining cells Multiple-operation cylindrical grinding machines complete parts in a single setup With the right approach, machinists can eff ectively cut nickel-base and other high-temperature superalloys Swiss Automation’s success is based on machining complex parts quickly, accurately and consistently.

Magazines • January 1, 2012

January 2012

Strategic approaches maximize utilization when multitask machining. PLUS: Recycling coolant pays big dividends for job shops Knowledge of the different facets of sawing can make the process more productive A guide to converting from conventional abrasives to superabrasives when double-disc grinding Bridging the gap between academic and shop-fl oor grinding knowledge.

Magazines • December 1, 2011

December 2011

When accuracy counts, thread grinding shines. PLUS: Triumph Actuation Systems makes systems that keep aircraft flying straight Shops find many uses for presetters Manufacturing was a star in 2011 and looks to shine brightly in 2012 Requirements for milling hardened steels.

Magazines • November 1, 2011

November 2011

2012 Buyers Guide issue: Manufacturers index Disributors index Machne Shop index.