Slimming Down
Thinner-wire EDMs are at the forefront of the miniaturization trend, delivering hard-to-see parts.
Operation / Process
Machining
Shop Novice
A high school student working in a machine shop for a day offers this salute to machinists ... and the grease on their hands.
Staying Sharp September 2006
Staying Sharp September 2006
Stacking the Odds
Machining titanium-composite stacks requires patience and perseverance.
Well-dressed Plan
New online dressing technology eliminates inefficient offline dressing and advances CNC production of round cutting tools.
As Easy as X, Y, Z
Helical interpolation is an effective option when opening previously produced holes or machining large new ones.
Staying Sharp August 2006
Staying Sharp August 2006
Staying Sharp July 2006
Staying Sharp July 2006
Turning Tips for a ‘Supermaterial’
Like Superman, titanium has amazing stength. But is it kryptonite on the lathe?
Made In America: Straight Shooter
Colt Defense helps make sure the good guys win.
Boring: The Inside Scoop
Metalcutting expert explains the fundamentals of boring.
Staying Sharp June 2006
Staying Sharp June 2006: Manager's Desk, Back to Basics on Hard Turning, Part Time, Get with the Program, Ask the Grinding Doc