September 2010
Articles in this issue
Air-assisted measuring productivity
END USER: Neenah Foundry Co., (920) 725-7000, www.nfco.com. CHALLENGE: Increase productivity and worker safety when measuring castings on a coordinate measurin…
Immediate verification
END USER: Flint Tool & Die, General Motors Co., (313) 556-5000, www.gm.com. CHALLENGE: Verify machine tool accuracy when producing large automotive dies. SOLUT…
Coolant switch boosts high-end wheel machining
END USER: Cramer Engineering Corp., (951) 549-6557. CHALLENGE: Reduce oil mist and improve machining of aluminum automotive wheels and other components. SOLUTI…
Ti machines
Designing machine tools for cutting titanium—especially 5553.
Low cost vs. real cost
What is the real cost of a cutting tool when it is applied? Carefully controlled tests provide the answer.
Mark of distinction
Advancements in marking technology can lead to lower integration costs and more benefits for the end user.
Night moves
Five shops use different lights-out machining strategies, but all are focused on creating stable processes.
Eliminating surprises with simulation
Get with the Program column, Get with the program
In the thick of things
Part Time column for the September 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering.
Computers and the metalworker
Shop Operations column for the September 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering.
Deformation machining combines two techniques
Machine Technology column for the September 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering.
A promotion’s promise and pitfalls
Machinist's Corner column for the September 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering.
Testing the boss’ mettle
Manager's Desk column for the September 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.
P/M powers auto parts
Machining P/M steels for powertrain parts is tough, but answers abound.
Accessories in action
Machine tool accessories can offer economical solutions to many tooling and machine setup issues. Used in combination with a machine that delivers the speed an…