Grinding (Surface, Cylindrical, Tool & Cutter)

Videos • September 6, 2012

Grit size matters

Dr. Jeffrey Badger, the host of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine's Grinding Doc Video Series, discusses the importance of grit size in the 32nd episode of the video series.

Products • August 13, 2012

Ultra-Grind 2000

The Hardinge Grinding Group introduces a new 2-meter capacity, UltraGrind 2000 grinding machine manufactured by Jones & Shipman, a Kellenberger Company, which is a subsidiary of Hardinge Inc.

Products • August 13, 2012

Abrasives App

Saint-Gobain Abrasives has introduced a Norton Abrasives Grinding App.

Videos • August 6, 2012

Adept adapter question

Dr. Jeffrey Badger, the host of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine's Grinding Doc Video Series, fields a question from a shop truing its diamond wheels offline, then remounting them onto the non-tapered spindle without using an adapter. The shop wondered whether its tight wheel tolerances negate the need for an adapter in the 31st episode of the video series.

Articles • August 1, 2012 • Jeffrey A. Badger, Ph.D.

The real cause of burn

Ask the Grinding Doc columnist Dr. Jeffrey Badger addresses a shop's question about the real cause of grinding burn.

Articles • August 1, 2012

Really big show

IMTS 2012, the premier U.S. metalworking show, is expected to be one of the largest ever.

Articles • August 1, 2012

Multi Grind

Minnesota shop succeeds by being good at many different part-grinding methods.

Articles • August 1, 2012

Viva vending

Vending machines can help manage tool and supply usage and keep costs in check.

Articles • August 1, 2012

New grinder boosts production capacity

END USER: ZPS-Frézovací Nástroje a.s., +420-576-777-510, www.zps-fn.com. CHALLENGE: Increase capacity when producing milling cutters. SOLUTION: A two-spindle, automated, high-speed grinder. SOLUTION PROVIDER: Erwin Junker Machinery Inc., (847) 488-0406, www.junker-usa.com

Products • July 12, 2012

Sigma Green Grinding Wheels

A full line of abrasive grinding wheels that come in various grits and sizes, featuring 4-½" diameters and many other sizes in-stock for immed-iate delivery, is available from Rex-Cut Abrasives.

Articles • July 1, 2012

Cutting downtime

END USER: Tivoly Inc., (802) 873-6003, www.tivoly.com. CHALLENGE: Significantly reduce downtime on a flute grinding machine. SOLUTION: Rebuild the flute grinder. SOLUTION PROVIDER: International Tool Machines (ITM), (386) 446-0500, www.itmfl.com

Products • June 12, 2012

Lithium-ion Batteries for Angle Grinder

Metabo Corp. has introduced new lithium-ion batteries that reportedly run 33 percent longer and have an increased lifespan of 33 percent over traditional rechargeable batteries.