Resources
CTE
Resources
Curated machining knowledge, tools, and pathways — organized by purpose.
MFGAxis — Buyer’s Guide
Company listings, capabilities, certifications, and specialties — organized for buyers and engineers.
Machining References
Curated technical references for machinists and engineers.
Machining Calculators
Feeds, speeds, formulas, and shop calculators.
Wire
Search-driven resource hub for wire.
Hypertherm
Search-driven resource hub for hypertherm.
Roll
Search-driven resource hub for roll.
James
Search-driven resource hub for james.
Molybdenum
Search-driven resource hub for molybdenum.
Ai
Search-driven resource hub for ai.
Vericut
Search-driven resource hub for vericut.
Siemens
Search-driven resource hub for siemens.
Fanuc
Search-driven resource hub for fanuc.
Turnkey
Search-driven resource hub for turnkey.
Super
Search-driven resource hub for super.
Robotmaster
Search-driven resource hub for robotmaster.
Pronest
Search-driven resource hub for pronest.
Online
Search-driven resource hub for online.
Tap
Search-driven resource hub for tap.
Optical
Search-driven resource hub for optical.
Machinist
Search-driven resource hub for machinist.
Broaching
Search-driven resource hub for broaching.
Fatigue
Search-driven resource hub for fatigue.
Photo
Search-driven resource hub for photo.
Makino
Search-driven resource hub for makino.
Erp
Search-driven resource hub for erp.
Countersink
Search-driven resource hub for countersink.
Flame
Search-driven resource hub for flame.
Fives
Search-driven resource hub for fives.
Centerless
Search-driven resource hub for centerless.
Garant
Search-driven resource hub for garant.
Filtration
Search-driven resource hub for filtration.
Go
Search-driven resource hub for go.
Dual
Search-driven resource hub for dual.
Okuma
Search-driven resource hub for okuma.
Acme
Search-driven resource hub for acme.
Tapping
Search-driven resource hub for tapping.
Raw
Search-driven resource hub for raw.
Co2
Search-driven resource hub for co2.
Pre
Search-driven resource hub for pre.
Total
Search-driven resource hub for total.
Moving
Search-driven resource hub for moving.
Abb
Search-driven resource hub for abb.
Formula
Search-driven resource hub for formula.
Pick
Search-driven resource hub for pick.
Automating
Search-driven resource hub for automating.
Sic
Search-driven resource hub for sic.
Pipe
Search-driven resource hub for pipe.
Coordinate
Search-driven resource hub for coordinate.
Tramp
Search-driven resource hub for tramp.
Thermal
Search-driven resource hub for thermal.
Cmm
Search-driven resource hub for cmm.
Ceramic
Search-driven resource hub for ceramic.
Case Hardening
Search-driven resource hub for case hardening.
Insert Geometry
Insert identification, lead angle, indexable insert geometry, and selection references.
Boring
Boring heads, U-axis systems, contour boring, and setup references.
Cutting Forces
Cutting-force formulas, machining power, chip load, and speed/feed references.
Workholding
Workholding strategy, zero-point clamping, fixturing, and setup efficiency.
Threading
Threading calculators, tapping guidance, thread milling, and related tooling.
Authors
Browse CTE contributors and subject-matter experts.
Glossary
Definitions of machining and manufacturing terms.
Machining Fundamentals & Tooling References
Core explainers and shop-floor references for speeds, feeds, forces, insert identification, heat treatment, and cutter geometry.
Process Spotlights & Manufacturing Systems
Inspection, automation, digitalization, and application-specific reads that complement the core machining references above.
Do more with CTE
Keep exploring
Stay in the same scroll flow with fresh CTE articles, videos, products, and news instead of hitting a dead-end landing page.
Browse
Keep exploring
Latest articles, videos, products, and news from across CTE that fit the same machining-learning path.
Browse results
Higher gear: General Industry Coverage
Gear makers embrace indexable-insert tools.
Finding the grinding sweet spot
The sweet spot is where the grits in a grinding wheel optimally penetrate the workpiece to form a chip -- not too deep and not too shallow.
MDA-10000A Linear DC Weld Control
Miyachi America Corp. announces the availability of the Miyachi MDA-10000A ultrafast, high-current linear DC weld control, which can operate in constant current mode, constant voltage mode or both.
SAPHIR QD Measurement and Analysis Software
Dr. Heinrich Schneider Messtechnik presents its new measurement and analysis software SAPHIR QD and a new series of projectors.
Laser Machining
Based in Chennai, Proteck was established over twenty five years ago and is now one of India's leading production machinery suppliers; distributing, supplying and manufacturing a wide range of printing machinery, machine tools, metal cutting & forming equipment and CAD/CAM software throughout its home market and in more than 20 countries world-wide. Its manufacturing subsidiary, Proteck Precision has a young, dynamic and highly qualified engineering work-force that develops and produces exciting new economy solutions for the fast growing Indian manufacturing industries as well as providing competitively priced machinery that is exported beyond Asia. The technology driven company has styled its production, quality control and engineering logistics departments on a European model and has two very modern manufacturing facilities in Chennai complete with state-of-theart CAD/CAM, MRP systems and the latest ISO accreditations. Proteck began working closely with Kollmorgen EU following an impressive performance and reliability experience of the global motion systems suppliers' servo motors and drives included as part of German CNC machine tools that Proteck were distributing into its own markets.
KeyView V12.6
K2D-KeyToData GmbH announced the availability of KeyView's latest version V12.6.
Sysmac NJ Machine Automation Controller
The Sysmac NJ Machine Automation Controller from Omron Automation and Safety provides direct connectivity to SQL databases, including Microsoft SQL, Oracle, IBM DB2, MySQL and Firebird. This enables OEMs and end-users to improve machine performance by eliminating the maintenance complexities associated with PCs and middleware, while reliably collecting data for analysis and optimization.
Medtech Design and Testing Services
Medical device contract manufacturer Norman Noble Inc. announced it has begun providing additional design and testing services to its medtech customers.
SkyScan-2211 Multiscale Nano-CT
Micro Photonics Inc. announced the release of the SkyScan-2211 Multi-Scale Nano-CT.
MV2018 Bandsaw
MetalMizer introduces the new MV2018 metalcutting bandsaw.
LED Vigilant High Bay
Dialight announced the launch of its high-output LED Vigilant High Bay, offering a viable replacement for costly and inefficient 1,000W traditional HID high-output fixtures.
FlexMT Machine Tending System
ABB Robotics has introduced the FlexMT, a flexible, pre-engineered system designed to load and unload machine tools using vision guided robotics.
