Patent Primer Background: Design & Engineering
Our Machinist's Corner columnist shares his experience applying for and being granted six utility patents over the course of his career.
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Design & Engineering
Latest in Design & Engineering
Evolution Of The Toolholder
Kistler Instrument Corp. provides a piezoelectric dynamometer to a toolholder maker requiring accurate measurements to advance its solutions.
Bringing Generative Designs To Life
Shop asked to machine a capture lid mechanism designed using generative AI that was to play a role in collecting Mars samples and returning them to Earth.
Taking The Edge Off: Design & Engineering
Aluminum's malleability makes it a go-to material for many machining applications, but that same quality also presents a challenge — burr formation.
Designed For Change: Turning Performance
When parts are small and space is tight inside sliding head machines, a new holding system offers fast tool changes and a wide variety of cutting options.
Working Smarter: Turning Performance
Machinist's Corner column notes that shops today have computer-controlled feedback loops because they need to work smart to remain competitive.
A Positive Change: Medical Manufacturing
Poor tool life and problems with chip control and surface finishes can be particularly consequential for medical manufacturers.
Custom Fixturing
Putting a 1" diameter axle in the rear wheel of a Harley motorcycle required a custom rear brake caliper bracket and custom fixturing to make the bracket.
Shot Blasting Into The Future
Rosler Metal Finishing provides a shot blast machine to help a German company efficiently impart a fine surface finish on 3D-printed orthopedic arm braces.
Selecting the correct drilling tool
Economics of Drilling Sidebar: Selecting the right drill to reduce costs and enhance productivity depends on the material and production requirements.
How innovative tooling enhances cost-effectiveness
Economics of Drilling Sidebar: the SUMOCHAM line of drills are designed to enhance productivity, precision and cost-efficiency.
Custom Fixturing for a Harley
Putting a 1" diameter axle in the rear wheel of a Harley motorcycle required a custom rear brake caliper bracket and custom fixturing to make the bracket.
