Turbocharging your toolpath
Get With The Program column in October 2009 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.
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Software & Digital Solutions
Toolpathing your lawn
What does CAM software have to do with mowing your lawn? More than you might think. Consider this imaginary story in which a machine shop owner tackles that bane of suburban life.
Match the process to the part
There's more than one way to machine a part. The trick is to match the part's complexity and volume requirements with an optimal production process.
Wear and peace
Understanding tool wear is the first step to extending tool life—which can be further enhanced with new coating technology.
Driving diesel developments
Machining large compacted graphite iron castings for diesel engine components is challenging, but applying the proper tools and techniques can help.
Post-processing should not work
The creation of a part program for a CNC machine tool usually starts with a part drawing or model that contains the part material, geometry and tolerances.
Spin doctors
Who should perform spindle maintenance in machine shops?
Know-as-you-go software
In today's market, a machine shop often has millions of dollars invested in machines. Typically, a hefty amount is also committed to payroll. For a shop to be profitable, these two assets must work together efficiently. But what is the best way to manage and balance machine and manpower efficiency?n
Tool Testing Done Right
Cutting tool tests performed by vendors are an excellent resource, and I've used them many times.
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.
3-D CAD benefits machine shops
Get with the Program column for May 2009 Cutting Tool Engineering
The impeller–quintessential example of 5-axis machining
March 2009 Get With The Program column