Fail-Safe CAM
Computer-aided error detection and prevention routines for CAM programs not only help prevent disaster—they improve machine efficiency too.
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Design & Engineering
Building bridges
Quality Industries Inc. has always been quick to react to new trends by reinventing itself.
Polygon Power
With its patent expired, the Coromant Capto modular toolholding system is now governed by an ISO standard.
Super Drills
Increasingly sophisticated drills enable shops to tackle nickel-based superalloys with ease.
Face Off
Keys to maximizing productivity when facemilling steel.
Sim Takes Flight
The use of simulation software allows GE Aviation to try out creative approaches to machining—without the risk of costly failures.
Kicking Out Bad Vibration
High-speed, vibration-free endmilling of aluminum workpieces requires cutting tools with certain features and requires certain types of toolholders. Also, it can be aided by cutting strategies.
From Design to Part
It's not just for prototyping; additive, or rapid, manufacturing can be a cost-effective way of producing parts, especially when used for mass customization of parts and for low-volume runs of smaller, complex, net- and near net-shape parts.
Working Software Hard
Features in CAM software that save programming time.
Partnership by Design
Shops with CAD expertise can add value for customers.
Attention, CAD Shoppers
Advice for buyers of 3-D CAD software.
CTE’s 50th Anniversary Supplement
Technological developments in manufacturing during the last half century.