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An inspiring tale: Turning Performance
The Lead Angle editorial by Cutting Tool Engineering Editorial Director Alan Rooks ponders the question, "What inspires people to do their best?"
Self-aware roughing toolpaths
The Get With The Program column for the October 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine discusses Mastercam's Dynamic Mill, which offers self-aware roughing toolpaths.
From machines to putting greens
Part Time column for the October 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine visits with an Indianapolis shop that machines robotic mower components.
Don’t forget to file
Shop Operations column for the October 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine urges shops to remember to file. Don't overlook filing.
Fourth and goal — time to score
Machinist's Corner column in the October 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine suggests that now is the time to tap into unallocated company funds.
Overcoming information overload: People & Companies
Manager's Desk column for October 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine looks at overcoming disruptions caused by information overload.
Calculated Decisions: Turning Performance
Statistical analysis of metalcutting data can help shops select the right indexable insert geometry.
Vision Quest: Drilling Performance
How microscopes and vision systems are used in machine shops for noncontact inspection and measurement.
Mighty Fine: General Industry Coverage
Fine finishing with a wire EDM eliminates need for secondary operations.
Enter the Matrix: Turning Performance
Tools and techniques for engraving 2-D data matrix bar codes on machined metal parts.
Fast and Furious: Turning Performance
Manufacturers large and small develop strategies to quickly redesign and machine new parts for military customers.
Additive Manufacturing
The following video, which accompanies an industry news item (below) from the October 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine, provides a brief glimpse of the direct metal laser sintering process for additive metal fabrication.
