Grinding (Surface, Cylindrical, Tool & Cutter)

Articles • June 1, 2011 • Jeffrey A. Badger, Ph.D.

Nonsensical grinding parameters

Dr. Jeffrey Badger, Cutting Tool Engineering magazine's Ask the Grinding Doc columnist, helps you make sense of nonsensical grinding parameters and achieving final depth when ID grinding in his June column.

Videos • May 5, 2011

Hearing MQL talk

Is minimum quantity lubrication the wave of the future or simply another option shops should keep in mind? Dr. Jeffrey Badger, the host of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine's Grinding Doc Video Series, responds in the 19th episode of the video series.

Articles • May 1, 2011 • Alan Richter

Stamina enhancement

The May 2011 Look Ahead column looks at an exoskeletal arm support for manual metalworking and other manipulation tasks.

Articles • May 1, 2011

Ground Round

Developments in superabrasive grinding wheels for producing ceramic balls.

Articles • May 1, 2011

Smooth Operations

Superabrasive wheels add science to the art of polishing.

Products • May 1, 2011

WA11-125 Angle Grinder

Metabo Corp. offers the 4-½" / 5" WA11-125 Quick small angle grinder, featuring a unique auto-balance system that extends both tool and wheel life, while making the grinder safer and more comfortable to use.

Products • May 1, 2011

Diamond Grinding Wheels

CGW-Camel Grinding Wheels has introduced a line of diamond wheels engineered for demanding metal applications.

Videos • April 5, 2011

Feeling the burn

A shop experiencing more wheel wear and burn after switching from one high-speed steel grade to another that reportedly offers lower grindability—requiring slower feedrates—seeks a recommendation for a wheel that won't require the shop to increase cycle time. Dr. Jeffrey Badger, the host of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine's Grinding Doc Video Series, considers the shop's options in the 18th episode of the video series.

Articles • April 1, 2011 • Jeffrey A. Badger, Ph.D.

Origins of chatter

Ask the Grinding Doc columnist Dr. Jeffrey Badger offers a better understanding regarding the origins of chatter, and a look at single-point diamond dressing tools.

Products • April 1, 2011

W23-230 Angle Grinder

Metabo Corp. has introduced a new large angle grinder to its Metabo Metal Masters series.

Videos • March 5, 2011

Finding the sweet spot

One wheel sales guy says finding the sweet spot on a wheel is all about material-removal rates. Another guy keeps talking about wheel speed. A shop turned to Dr. Jeffrey Badger, the host of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine's Grinding Doc Video Series, to find out who's right in the 17th episode of the video series.

Articles • March 1, 2011

Adapt or die

Lead Angle is the editorial opinion for Cutting Tool Engineering. The editorial this month examines the myth that the U.S. doesn't manufacture anything anymore.