Machining

Mastercam, from CNC Software Inc., has many learning tools for getting your shop up-to-speed with the software. Whether you prefer to learn online, watch videos, or read at your own pace, Mastercam has the solution for you.

CGW-Camel Grinding Wheels has expanded its high performance line of abrasive wheels with the introduction of its 3-in-1 cut/grind/finish combo wheels.

Designing machine tools for cutting titanium—especially 5553.

Five shops use different lights-out machining strategies, but all are focused on creating stable processes.

Get with the Program column, Get with the program

Shop Operations column for the September 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering.

Machine Technology column for the September 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering.

Machinist's Corner column for the September 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering.

Manager's Desk column for the September 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.

Machining P/M steels for powertrain parts is tough, but answers abound.

Watch a video presentation from Seco Tools LLC about the tools and techniques suggested for machining powdered metallurgy. The company reports that inserts with Seco Tool's Duratomic CVD aluminum-oxide coating can work well for P/M components. The Duratomic technology promotes growth of coating crystals in certain crystallographic directions to improve coating properties.

Using the TriboMAM compact CNC lathe attachment, M4 Sciences President Jeffrey A. Bougher and Tsugami Rem SalesApplications Engineer Bob Budnovitch demonstrate the production of a stainless steel bone screw at the Tsugami booth during IMTS 2010.