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.
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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.
Made (or not) in the USA
Cutting Tool Engineering Editorial Director Alan Rooks ruminates over the "Made in America" debate that flared once again thanks to the U.S. Olympic team's uniforms.
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.
Defining chucks used for turning
The August 2012 Workholding column defines the many chucks used for turning.
Threading on the manual lathe
Shop Operations columnist Tom Lipton shares a few tricks for cutting threads on a manual lathe.
Really big show: Turning Performance
IMTS 2012, the premier U.S. metalworking show, is expected to be one of the largest ever.
Multi Grind: Turning Performance
Minnesota shop succeeds by being good at many different part-grinding methods.
Viva vending: Turning Performance
Vending machines can help manage tool and supply usage and keep costs in check.
Groove milling
While it may have different names, groove milling can be an effective way to perform slotting and slitting.
New life for old iron
Retrofitting is an effective and economical option to make new money with old machine tools.
PartMaker Version 2013
PartMaker Inc. will begin shipping PartMaker Version 2013, the latest version of PartMaker Software for programming CNC Mills, Lathes, WireEDM, Turn-Mill Centers and Swiss-type lathes in the fourth quarter of 2012.
