ERP/MRP & Shop Management Software

Articles • January 1, 2012

Get a (new) life

END USER: A large aerospace manufacturer. CHALLENGE: Avoid buying a new machine by retaining use of a 25-year-old lathe. SOLUTION: Rebuild the lathe and retrofit it with a new control. SOLUTION PROVIDER: Infinity Rebuild Inc., (704) 588-4995, www.infinityrebuild.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 • April 1, 2011

iProductivity

END USER: Holmatro USA, (410) 768-9662, www.holmatro-usa.com. CHALLENGE: Maximize productivity by facilitating tool acquisition and application. SOLUTION: Electronic tool catalog and application recommendation software. SOLUTION PROVIDERS: Iscar Metals Inc., (888) ISCAR88, www.iscar.com/ita or www.iscarmetals.com

Products • March 1, 2011

MPmax (Machine Productivity Maximizer)

Makino has released its new real-time machine process monitoring and data management software solution, the MPmax (Machine Productivity Maximizer).

Articles • January 1, 2011 • Alan Richter

A Structured Repair

With a structured cutting tool repair program, significant cost savings are realized while tool quality remains intact.

Videos • October 11, 2010

Spindle Maintenance and Repair

John Easley, vice president of sales and marketing at Fischer Precise USA, Racine, Wis., addressed "Spindle Maintenance and Repair" as part of the Fast Track Seminar series hosted at the Cutting Tool Engineering booth during IMTS 2010.

Videos • October 11, 2010

Justifying New Practices: Increasing Production Through Setup Reduction

Gerard Vacio and Hilary Schnirring, both of BIG Kaiser Precision Tooling Inc., discuss possible strategies for reducing setup time in this Fast Track Seminar, which was presented and filmed at the Cutting Tool Engineering and MICROmanufacturing booth during IMTS 2010.

Articles • October 1, 2010

Recycling on the Rise

It's never been easier to recycle cutting tools, which produces both cost savings and environmental benefits.

Videos • September 11, 2010

Zoller: Tool life monitoring

Robert Auer, an engineer and key account manager with Zoller, took a few minutes during IMTS 2010 to walk through the company's tool life monitoring and management system.

Articles • July 1, 2010

Methodical maintenance

Advances in machine tool controls and software drive better maintenance.

Articles • June 1, 2010

Restoring a massive machine

END USER: Hannon Electric Co., (330) 456-4728, www.hannonelectric.com. CHALLENGE: Achieving the required accuracy when machining large motor shafts held between centers on an engine lathe. SOLUTION: A re-engineered tailstock. SOLUTION PROVIDER: Riten Industries Inc., (800) 338-0027, www.riten.com

Articles • March 1, 2010

Sharp focus

Should you outsource tool sharpening or do it in-house?