General Shop Equipment & Supplies

Shop Operations columnist Tom Lipton offers tips for enhancing the operation of a manual milling machine.

Extend tool life and boost productivity when milling Inconel 718. A 6-flute endmill programmed to follow a trochoidal milling toolpath.

Drill holes in 304 stainless steel used for header plates. An HSS drill.

Verify and optimize machining operations, including ensuring that cutting tools avoid interference. CNC machine simulation software.

The January 2013 Manager's Desk column ponders what it takes to achieve your shop vision.

In the January 2013 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering, Machinist's Corner columnist Michael Deren reviews a recent "60 Minutes" report about the skills gap in manuafacturing.

The accurate positioning of the cutting tool with respect to the workpiece partly controls the accuracy of a machined part.

Laser-assisted sheet metal machining.

In early December, two companies announced plans to make substantial investments in U.S. manufacturing. One was Apple Inc. and the other was Detroit Diesel Co. Guess which one got more coverage in the media. I'll help you. Even though Detroit Diesel's investment was more than Apple's and despite President Obama showing up at Detroit Diesel's announcement ceremony, my casual Web review showed Apple beat Detroit Diesel in news references by about 7 to 1.

AMT's latest Global Forecasting & Manufacturing Conference found reasons for both caution and optimism.

Getting a handle on chip handling for small to medium-sized shops.

Tips and techniques for improving bandsaw blade life and performance.