Machining

Articles • July 1, 2011

Improved Holemaking Boosts Profits

END USER: U.S. Alloy Die Corp., (216) 749-9700, www.usalloydie.com. CHALLENGE: Improve productivity when drilling H-13 tool steel extrusion dies. SOLUTION: Carbide drills that eliminated pecking and more than doubled throughput. SOLUTION PROVIDERS: OSG Tap & Die Inc., (630) 790-1400, www.osgtool.com; Shop Supply & Tool Co. Inc., (440) 951-4700, www.shopsupply.net.

Articles • July 1, 2011

Taking Grinding to the next level

Courtesy of United Grinding The Studer S40 CNC cylindrical grinder from United Grinding enables Damen Carbide to process shafts up to 63″ long and weighing 286 lbs. Technology change has a universal impact on parts manufacturers—from the largest plant to the smallest shop. Most of the manufacturers who have taken the leap and invested in...

Articles • July 1, 2011 • Alan Richter

Up to Speed

Advanced machine technology requires advanced training options.

Articles • July 1, 2011

Limited Engagement

Advances in machine tool technology, tooling and software facilitate high-productivity milling strategies.

Articles • July 1, 2011

The basics of servomotor axis control

The Machine Technology column in the July 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine takes a look at how the precise control of axis position works.

Articles • July 1, 2011

A qualified approach to machining complex, deep holes

Very deep, complex holes are becoming increasingly challenging to machine as hole tolerances become tighter and surface finish requirements get finer.

Articles • July 1, 2011 • Keith Jennings

Audit yields unexpected benefits

In his Manager's Desk column for the July 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine, Keith Jennings discusses the benefits of conducting an internal quality assurance audit.

Articles • July 1, 2011

Powertrain: The Hole Story

Improved holemaking efficiency drives powertrain machining throughput.

Articles • July 1, 2011

The German Model

Cutting Tool Engineering Editorial Director Alan Rooks examines Germany's manufacturing model in his July Lead Angle commentary.

Products • July 1, 2011

W780 Angle Grinder

Metabo Corp. offers the W780 4 ½" angle grinder.

Products • July 1, 2011

GibbsCAM 2011

Gibbs and Associates announced that it has released GibbsCAM 2011, with dozens of enhancements to make NC programming easier and faster.

Products • July 1, 2011

Filter Systems

Eriez Hydroflow offers complete filter system products for a variety of metalworking applications, including standard machining, conventional grinding, creep feed grinding and CBN grinding/machining.