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Explore 121 published CTE resources related to Why across 47 articles, 19 products, 20 videos, and 35 news items.
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Tungaloy responds to rising carbide costs
BIG Daishowa Hosts Breakfast & Learn Event
ZOLLER Open House Focuses on Integrating Success
The power of density determination in additive manufacturing
5 reasons why CFexpress is the future of industrial memory cards
Tricks and techniques for specifying surface texture parameters
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Small makes it big: Industry Trends & Analysis
CTE Editorial Director Alan Rooks ponders the good news about U.S. manufacturing of late.
Look Ahead: Hard and sticky
Technology for applying a hydrogen-free DLC with high adhesion.
Look Ahead: Fibrous alloys: General Industry Coverage
Composite toolholders and boring bars.
Taming tough machining operations
END USER: Genesis Attachments, (715) 395-5252, https://www.genesisattachments.com. 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. SOLUTION PROVIDERS: Northwest Wisconsin Manufacturing Outreach Center, (866) 880-2262, https://www.nwmoc.uwstout.edu; Walter USA LLC, (800) 945-5554, https://www.walter-tools.com/us
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. 1258, www.3m.com
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.
