The fix is in: Inspection Efficiency
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.
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Cutter sources: Drilling Performance
Shop Operations column for December 2009 issue.
Survival of the fastest: Turning Performance
Tool and cutter grinder software continually evolves to expedite production of advanced cutting tools by toolmakers and machine shops.
Turbocharging your toolpath
Get With The Program column in October 2009 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.
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: Turning Performance
Understanding tool wear is the first step to extending tool life—which can be further enhanced with new coating technology.
Driving diesel developments: Drilling Performance
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: Design & Engineering
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: Inspection Efficiency
Who should perform spindle maintenance in machine shops?
Know-as-you-go software: Digitalization & Industry 4.0
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.
Tool Testing Done Right
Cutting tool tests performed by vendors are an excellent resource, and I've used them many times.
