General Shop Equipment & Supplies

The Look Ahead department in the April 2013 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering also looks at a mechatronic cutting tool for large back counterboring and back spotfacing applications.

The Workholding column in the April 2013 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine shares the story of a shop facing a machining requirement for finishing small die-cast aluminum engine covers.

Anybody with half a brain can immediately see the usefulness of computer-controlled equipment. The ability of a machine to telescope the work processes so they run in parallel instead of series can turn a single machinist into a one-person army.

If an employee makes up his mind to borrow or take something without permission, chances are he'll get away with it, cautions the Manager's Desk column in the April 2013 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.

A telescoping ball bar is a simple, but useful device that provides a quick and inexpensive way to characterize machine tool errors.

Using standard tooling on a CNC lathe means leaving money on the table, according to the cover story in the April 2013 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.

Oil mist filtration for machine tools makes for a cleaner working environment and better operating conditions for machines.

Machined metal parts require packaging to protect them in demanding handling, shipping and storage situations, including humid and outdoor environments. Part makers need be aware of how to protect their parts so their hard work is not lost to corrosion or damage.

Tracking down the right tool turns a nightmare job into a dream at AB CNC Services & Consulting. Just ask company president Andy Baczynski.

How moldmakers select the right cutting tools, toolholders and machine tools.

The Grinding Doc tackles a common mistake made by shops using CBN wheels is that they choose a grit size that's too large and then take drastic actions to cope with it.

Jergens Inc. has introduced a line of Standard Duty Detent Pins that further expands the company's growing line of Quick-Release Detent Pins for a multitude of holding and removal applications.