Machining

Articles • May 1, 2011

Finite element analysis for tool designers

The Get With The Program column for the May 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering looks at designing cutting tools using finite element analysis.

Articles • May 1, 2011 • Kip Hanson

Fine Form

Cold forming is a fast, chipless way to make parts.

Articles • May 1, 2011

Maximum speed may be the worst speed

The Machine Technology column in the May 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering suggests that maximum spindle speed may not be the best option.

Articles • May 1, 2011

Head start

Adjustable finish boring heads allow for a range of diameters to be machined with one tool. Finish boring can take some time but achieves tight hole tolerance and fine surface finish requirements. And if a fine finish and tight tolerance are not required, rough boring might suffice.

Articles • May 1, 2011

Cutting back spotfacing cycle time

END USER: Fulflo Specialties Inc., (937) 783-2411, www.fulflo.com. CHALLENGE: Increase tool life in back spotfacing of stainless steel hydraulic relief valve bodies. SOLUTION: Custom tool for difficult-to-machine workpiece materials. SOLUTION PROVIDER: Heule Tool Corp., (513) 860-9900, www.heuletool.com

Articles • May 1, 2011

Maximizing global competitiveness

END USER: Alpha Machining and Grinding Inc., (704) 871-2183, www.alphamachiningandgrinding.com. CHALLENGE: Achieve cost savings through multiple process improvements. SOLUTION: Magnetic workholding and variable-index, variable-helix endmills. SOLUTION PROVIDERS: Alpha Workholding Solutions, (877) 217-6900, www.alphaworkholding.com; CGC Tools Inc., (866) 888-9600, www.cgctool.com; Turning Concepts, (704) 849-9209, www.turningconcepts.com

Articles • May 1, 2011

Identifying workpiece materials

The Shop Operations column from the May 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering addresses the importance of identifying workpiece materials with sight and touch.

Articles • May 1, 2011

Point and Shoot

Five-axis machining on a vertical machining center doesn't have to be complicated.

Articles • May 1, 2011

Ground Round

Developments in superabrasive grinding wheels for producing ceramic balls.

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 • Michael Deren

Don’t take hearing for granted

Machinist's Corner columnist Michael Deren cautions others not to take their hearing for granted in the May 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.

Articles • May 1, 2011 • Keith Jennings

Push and shove to generate business

A little or a lot of pushing and shoving is important when it comes to managing and directing the operations of a machine shop, according to the Manager's Desk column in the May 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.