Safety, Standards & Compliance

Ballizing, lapping with wire and brushing are three simple and economical hole finishing techniques that yield impressive results.

February 2009 Talking Shop column

STEP-NC: A more advanced, data-rich language designed to overcome the current standard for defining the movement of machine tool axes.

STEP-NC is almost an official ISO standard, but when will it become part of everyday use?

Lower-cost, more-compact mist-collection systems target atomized pArticles from high-speed cutting operations.

Metalcutting shops must focus primarily on four OSHA regulations to avoid penalties.

A look at the industry's need for metalworking-fluid standards.

Metalworking companies have a "cradle-to-grave" responsibility for the fluids they use. Improper disposal can lead to costly fines. Article discusses the ramifications of improper disposal and how to develop a plan to constantly improve the condition of a shop's metalworking fluid.

GE Superabrasives' silver-coated diamond crystal is designed for grinding tungsten carbide. Discussed are the benefits--reduced friction, greater crystal retention and a cooler grinding environment--and how to apply wheels made from the crystal.

Tool management software is designed to help users of cutting tools get more control of their toolcribs. The article describes the types of tool management software available, the savings possible by utilizing software and includes comments from shop owners who've installed these systems.

As the government publishes ever-stricter regulations for metalworking fluids, more shops try dry machining. The author examines the cost benefits of machining dry and looks at the various types of tool materials designed to enhance dry-machining applications.

The article looks at concerns being raised over ISO's plans to revise quality standards. An accompanying article discusses a Web site that strongly opposes the announced changes.