Machining

Videos • February 22, 2014

MIKRON features Crazydrill Crosspilot solid carbide drills

The CRAZYDRILL Crosspilot is one of the very successful tools in the CRAZYDRILL line of high precision, high performance, solid carbide drills of Mikron. It is used to drill inclined holes and does the traditional operation of Flat Milling, NC Spot Drilling and the actual drilling with a twist drill in two steps instead of three.

Videos • February 22, 2014

Deburring cross-drilled holes

One of the most nagging problems in manufacturing is the deburring of cross-drilled holes. J.W. Done Corporation developed the ORBITOOL in response to this situation. It is the only tool capable of in-process deburring of cross-drilled holes. The tool removes burrs specifically from the intersection of the crossholes. The operation can be tailored to leave a minimally broken edge or a blended radius.

Videos • February 22, 2014

Knight Carbide Video Case Study: MK Dog Cutter

Knight Carbide presents a brief case study via this video that details the use of its MK Dog Cutter to machine slots into a transmission dog gear made of 9310 Stainles Steel.

Videos • February 22, 2014

Precision modular boring ‘when it has to be right the first time’

Parlec is creating new standards for the precision boring industry. Manufactured in America, the Parlec modular boring line offers a full range of capabilities, a modular design and unmatched repeatable precision.

Videos • February 22, 2014

Reshaping the world of precision grinding

Norton Abrasives video focuses on Norton Vitrium3, which has been engineered for maximum performance and cost savings in precision grinding.

Videos • February 22, 2014

Abrasive Technology innovation showcase

The Abrasive Technology culture is built around finding creative ways to solve problems for our customers, mostly with diamond and CBN grinding wheels and tools.

Articles • February 1, 2014 • Alan Richter

Kings of the mountain

With a focus on machining large parts in multifunctional mill/turn machines, QualTech Industries quickly attracted customers after opening 4 years ago in Kings Mountain, N.C.

Articles • February 1, 2014 • Tom Lipton

More tips for operating a CNC lathe

Shop Operations Columnist Tom Lipton offers additional tips for operating a CNC lathe in the February 2014 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.

Articles • February 1, 2014 • Keith Jennings

Smarter online marketing

Keith Jennings, our Manager's Desk columnist, this month responds to readers asking for tips to increase sales, and, yes, his answer emphasizes the need for a Web presence and social media.

Articles • February 1, 2014 • Alan Richter

Medical manufacturer prolongs tool life

Boost productivity and extend tool life when cutting cast aluminum surgical light housings. A special PCD endmill with laser-machined cutting edges.

Articles • February 1, 2014

Good morning AM

Is it morning in America -- and the world -- for additive manufacturing? That's looking more and more likely. While AM, also known as 3D printing, is well-established as a process for making prototype parts, it's making serious inroads into production -- where the real money is.

Articles • February 1, 2014 • Alan Richter

Short-notice flexibility

Increase flexibility and repeatability when machining high-volume auto parts. A hydraulic stationary clamping system.