ERP/MRP & Shop Management Software

Products • March 1, 2010

E-Z Burr Tool Calculator

The E-Z Tool Calculator from E-Z Burr Tool Co. offers a simple way to see what tool, blade or insert to order, as well as the recommended speeds and feeds for the tool, which is available at ezburr.com/eztoolcalculator.

Articles • January 1, 2010

Cranking out savings

Productive Times on Tulsa Machine Works Inc., 918-834-0911. Challenge: Reduce tooling costs when milling crankshafts. Solution: Tool repair and modification services. Solution Provider: Carbide Tool Services Inc., 800-243-9577, www.carbidetool.com.

Articles • January 1, 2010

The fix is in

Indexable-insert tool repair can require a lot more than a manual machine. CNC machines and inspection equipment are often needed to effectively refurbish tools.

Articles • December 1, 2009

Cutter sources

Shop Operations column for December 2009 issue.

Articles • September 1, 2009

Wear and peace

Understanding tool wear is the first step to extending tool life—which can be further enhanced with new coating technology.

Articles • September 1, 2009 • Alan Richter

Driving diesel developments

Machining large compacted graphite iron castings for diesel engine components is challenging, but applying the proper tools and techniques can help.

Articles • August 1, 2009 • George Weimer

Spin doctors

Who should perform spindle maintenance in machine shops?

Articles • July 1, 2009 • Michael Deren

Tool Testing Done Right

Cutting tool tests performed by vendors are an excellent resource, and I've used them many times.

Articles • July 1, 2009

Practicing routine grinding machine maintenance produces productivity gains

Because of the array of precision functions grinding machines perform, it's vital to properly maintain them to keep them operating at their peak in terms of accuracy and reliability. You can start by devising a maintenance program and sticking with it. This article provides tips on how to set up key parts of that program.

Videos • February 15, 2008

Farm Aid

Western Oklahoma job shop Kos Machine LLC makes it a point to help out local farmers. Follow along as Kos repairs an old Case tractor in this video slide show.

Articles • May 1, 2007

Price-Conscious Presetters

Low-cost presetters for entry level users. Shops that think tool presetters are too costly and too complicated should take another look.

Articles • September 1, 2006 • Daniel Margolis

Dude, Where’s My Tool?

Getting the most out of a modular drawer storage system.