Testing & Quality Assurance

Articles • July 2, 2020 • Christopher Tate

Learn the ins and outs of centerless grinding

Any machinist probably has heard of centerless grinding, but it is an obscure process often only familiar in name.

Articles • April 2, 2020 • Bob Hodge

Beware of expedited spindle repair

Transparency is crucial when repairing machine spindles

Articles • March 31, 2020 • John Saunders

Machining a hardened ring gear

Get an excellent surface finish and good tool life with these ProvenCut recipes.

Articles • March 26, 2020 • Edmund Isakov, Ph.D.

Development of kilogram and second

Originally called a grave, meaning heavy, learn more about the history of the kilogram.

Articles • March 18, 2020 • Kip Hanson

How to eliminate machining saddle burrs

Tired of sharp, ragged edges on holes and other part features? Get the right tool and know the proper technique for the job.

Articles • February 17, 2020 • Kip Hanson

The benefits of multifunctional metrology

Multisensor measurement systems can increase throughput while eliminating errors

Articles • February 13, 2020 • Alan Miller

Machine maintenance and monitoring tips

Five ways to maintain machine performance and tool life.

Articles • January 7, 2020 • Edmund Isakov, Ph.D.

International system of units overview

The first in a series of articles about the metric system from Dr. Edmund Isakov.

Articles • December 23, 2019 • Jeffrey A. Badger, Ph.D.

What to do with workpiece rpm when burn occurs

The Grinding Doc finds a need for speed in cylindrical plunge grinding.

Articles • December 17, 2019 • Christopher Tate

Finish it with reaming

Reaming is a cost-effective, reliable way to finish tight-tolerance holes.

Articles • December 4, 2019 • William Leventon

Additive Manufacturing Makes the Cut

GF Machining Solutions introduces horizontal wire EDM that quickly separates 3D-printed parts from build plates.

Articles • October 8, 2019 • Christopher Tate

Cutting raw materials into usable workpieces

When material dimensions don't conform to necessary workpiece dimensions, there are many ways to cut the right cut.