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Magazines • October 1, 2020

October 2020

Tiny chip delivers large Robotic automation fills a need Surface finish on A36 steel Tool balancing basics Grooving can be bumpy Optimization for hire Hybrid manufacturing essentials Beyond conventional machining Pick-and-place kit simplifies automation Lift-assist devices do the heavy work

Magazines • September 1, 2020

September 2020

History of Joule, Watt and Coulomb Coolant questions Reusable respirators Out with the old machine, in with the more efficient Milling fixture tips Choose the proper grinding wheel Keeping track of micro parts Romi’s D series gets makeover Manufacturing process can help part design Lights, action, video Cuckoo for Swiss machining

Magazines • August 1, 2020

August 2020

Threading exotic metals Drilling through the void Tooling for a COVID-19 world Print large parts in one piece Big parts, big questions Machine axis checkup Using tool center point control Digging into data mining Salary Survey: COVID-19 report Salary Survey: Outlook for manufacturers Salary Survey: A tale of two respondents 2020 Salary Survey

Magazines • July 1, 2020

July 2020

History of Hertz, Newton and Pascal Detect spindle anomalies Chip control while turning Tool coatings covered Ballscrew breakthrough The allure of aluminum Buying an established shop Perks of fiber lasers Moving machines via hovercraft CTE subscribers still at work Learn the ins and outs of centerless grinding

Magazines • June 1, 2020

June 2020

Desire for data Fixture flexibility at the shop Automation keeps ‘manhandling’ to a minimum Stay-at-home machine monitoring Experts in the ‘black magic’ of broaching Toolholders a critical connector When full-diameter steel slotting is the only option Collets up close Software evolves with industry Waterjetting: Get on script

Magazines • May 1, 2020

May 2020

History of Ampere and Kelvin Protect processes, collect data Crafting craftspeople Coolant bucket brigade be gone The chuck stops here Meeting micromachining’s need for speed Making the grade With carbide inserts, the choices are hard and tough Robotics reimagined for job shops Fastened for flight

Magazines • April 1, 2020

April 2020

Printing large objects fast Magnets save spindle life Tools to bridge the skills gap Brushing away burrs CNC takes machine shops to new levels Avoid mishaps with oil mist control best practices Parts cleaning can be complicated Beware of expedited spindle repair Twin-spindle machining centers deserve a second look Machining a hardened ring gear

Magazines • March 1, 2020

March 2020

Development of kilogram and second How to avoid embedded particles Speed up delivery with the EdgeX4 How to eliminate machining saddle burrs Crash avoidance without simulation AI checks spindle health Cut waste at the machine tool Moldmaker still family owned after 122 years Coolant management best practices Fight coolant foaming

Magazines • February 1, 2020

February 2020

Carbon shows superhard potential The benefits of multifunctional metrology Machine maintenance and monitoring tips A look inside Wisconsin Engraving Co. 2 steps forward for spindles EDM shop finds fix with robotic automation Mechanized marvel Successfully slotting with aluminum ‘Recipes’ to help machinists New developments promise change for turning

Magazines • January 1, 2020

January 2020

Lightweight tools for e-mobility When to shift from rapid feed to roughing Taming data overload Magnetic workholders reduce setup, changeover times Milling setup tricks Machine maintenance programs boost bottom line Machine tool common language controversy What is your shop wasting? International system of units overview Ream a ‘hole’ lot better with replaceable heads

Magazines • December 1, 2019

December 2019

Palletization system boosts productivity What to do with workpiece rpm when burn occurs Coolant enhances worker health, safety Finish it with reaming Getting to know the lead angle A solid, not stellar outlook All about machining metal 3D-printed parts 3D Printing: Hybrid machines put ‘done in one’ on the table Additive manufacturing makes the cut...

Magazines • November 1, 2019

November 2019

November 2019 | Vol. 71 | Issue 11 View issue