Turning

Using continuous improvement to reach automotive fuel-economy goals.

Yesenia Salcedo, senior editor of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine, interviews Steve McLean, president of contract manufacturer WP Manufacturing, Longmont, Colo.

Mazak Corp.'s ORBITEC 20 employs a unique headstock design to generate turned features on large valves and other big, odd-shaped parts with ease and accuracy.

J.W. Winco Inc. announced it now offers GN 516 Rotary Clamping Latches in metric sizes.

The August 2012 Workholding column defines the many chucks used for turning.

Retrofitting is an effective and economical option to make new money with old machine tools.

GenSwiss announces new MULTIDEC 3000 coolant through tool holders that incorporate an internal coolant jet stream aimed at the 3000 series insert edge providing optimal lubrication and cooling, longer insert life for the full range of front turning, back turning, grooving, and threading operations.

A full line of CO₂ laser beam delivery optics for use with popular high and low power lasers that are in-stock for immediate delivery is available from Laser Research Optics.

The Lead Angle column in the July 2012 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering addresses the growing interest in retaining manufacturing workers through training and retraining.

Look Ahead feature looks at a laser-assisted turning process using diamond tools.

Many workers — from newbies to experienced machinists — can benefit from CNC training.

Talking Shop article as published in the July 2012 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering.