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Explore 81 published CTE resources related to Composite across 22 articles, 44 products, 5 videos, and 10 news items.
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Cellulose-based components mass produced with AP&T press line
CGTech announces worldwide reseller agreement
AM-produced mandrels provide new market opportunities
Composites manufacturing with advanced programming strategies
Composite material cutters offer a growing opportunity for toolmakers
The next generation of surface profilometer for in-process inspection
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Taming tough machining operations
END USER: Genesis Attachments, (715) 395-5252, CHALLENGE: Increase productivity when machining high-strength steel jaws and other components for recycling and demolition equipment. SOLUTION: Implementing new cutting tools and high-speed machining based on lean manufacturing principles.
Do you believe in magic?
END USER: Single Source Inc., (574) 656-3400, www.singlesourceinc.us. CHALLENGE: Reduce programming and setup times when producing increasingly complex parts. SOLUTION: A combination of CAD/CAM software and mill/turn machines. SOLUTION PROVIDERS: DMG/Mori Seiki USA Inc., (877) 275-6674, www.dmgmoriseikiusa.com; DP Technology Corp., (805) 388-6000, www.dptechnology.com; Ellison Technologies, (630) 393-8900, www.ellisontechnologies.com
Finely finished flutes: Drilling Performance
END USER: Form Tool Technology Inc., (803) 788-3686, www.formtooltech.com. CHALLENGE: Polish flutes of drills and other round tools to enhance chip evacuation. SOLUTION: Diamond-abrasive polishing wheels. SOLUTION PROVIDER: 3M Abrasive Systems Div., (866) 279-1288, ext.
Auto Clean: Turning Performance
Equipment and media options for cleaning automotive parts.
Right Reamers: Drilling Performance
Reamers are an effective option for hole finishing, but choosing the right one for the job depends on hole type and diameter, among other factors.
QC, PDQ: Medical Manufacturing
Bringing inspection technology to the shop floor for quality control can pay big dividends.
Fiber vs. Fiber: Drilling Performance
Machining fiber-reinforced composite materials with fiber and other types of lasers can be an effective option.
Plastic Prescription: Medical Manufacturing
The use of plastic medical parts is growing, and in certain applications machining them is advantageous and even essential.
Medical exam
Inspection is a crucial process in the making of safety-critical medical components. One shop offers a glimpse into its process.
Why One Conditioning Stick Outperforms Another in Carbide Grinding
A shop grinding tungsten carbide with a resin-bonded diamond wheel asked the Grinding Doc about the difference between two conditioning sticks purchased from two differrent suppliers. With one stick the shop can do a lot more parts between stickings. Why is this? Dr.
Semisynthetic Metalworking Fluids
Years ago, Chemetall innovated a complete line of semi-synthetic Tech Cool metalworking fluids with no formaldehyde-releasing biocides. Recently, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Toxicology Program (NTP) formally classified formaldehyde as a known human carcinogen.
Hypertherm expands Duramax retrofit torches
Hypertherm is expanding its line-up of Duramax retrofit torches and consumables. The torches are now approved for use on Hypertherm's Powermax1650, in addition to the Powermax1000 and Powermax1250, and a new straight torch (HRTs) joins the previously released 75 degree, ergonomic hand torch (HRT) and convertible machine torch (MRT).
