Machining

Products • September 1, 2011

Mastercam Design

Mastercam from CNC Software Inc. is known for powerful NC programming, but it also delivers a suite of shop-tested design tools including 3D surfacing and solids.

Products • September 1, 2011

Production Module Upgrade

Third Wave Systems introduced its newest machining modeling capabilities: part distortion and tool deflection.

Videos • August 6, 2011

High-porosity wheel to rescue?

A shop with burn issues wants to know if a high-porosity wheel would reduce temperatures as suggested by the company's wheel supplier. Dr. Jeffrey Badger, the host of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine's Grinding Doc Video Series, offers some guidance in the 22nd episode of the video series.

Articles • August 1, 2011

Will plan amp up manufacturing?

In his August 2011 Lead Angle editorial, Cutting Tool Engineering Editorial Director Alan Rooks addresses whether the plan for the latest U.S. manufacturing initiative unveiled by President Obama will provide a boost to the industry.

Articles • August 1, 2011

Drilling without catastrophe

END USER: Three Sigma Manufacturing Inc., (253) 395-1125, www.threesigma.net. CHALLENGE: Improve cycle times and prevent catastrophic failure when drilling a hole in a complex aerospace part. SOLUTION: A replaceable-tip drill that reduced cycle times and provided progressive failure indicators. SOLUTION PROVIDER: Allied Machine & Engineering Corp., (800) 321-5537, www.alliedmachine.com

Articles • August 1, 2011 • Alan Richter

Erosion Efficiency

Cutting Tool Engineering Editor Alan Richter includes a grinding machine that enables a PCD- or PCBN-tipped cutting tool to be processed in one setup for his August 2011 Look Ahead column.

Articles • August 1, 2011 • Alan Richter

Assistance from a distance

Cutting Tool Engineering Editor Alan Richter mentions a new augmented reality system that offers on-site technicians assistance from a distance in his Look Ahead column for the August 2011 issue.

Articles • August 1, 2011

Measuring the cutting force

The Machine Technology column in the August 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering takes a close look at measuring the cutting force.

Articles • August 1, 2011

Managing your personal toolcrib

Shop Operations Columnist Tom Lipton addresses tool selection and managing your personal toolcrib in the August 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering.

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

Testing cutoff wheels

Cutoff wheel manufacturer inquires about a testing program to evaluate his product in the August 2011 Ask the Grinding Doc column in Cutting Tool Engineering.

Articles • August 1, 2011 • Alan Richter

Bursting Bubbles

Controlling foam when applying high-pressure coolant requires trade-offs to achieve effective metalcutting.

Articles • August 1, 2011 • Keith Jennings

Have a business continuity plan

Manager's Desk Columnist Keith Jennings urges shops to consider having a business continuity plan in the August 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.