Chris Felix Former Editor-in-Chief

Cutting Tools 16 Dec 2013

Innovations in Five-Edged Parting and Grooving Inserts

Here's an alternative to the standard circlip-type grooving system, offering five cutting edges with fast indexing from either side.

Metalworking Fluids 16 Dec 2013

External-Coolant Live Tooling Heads Get an Upgrade

One of the most important aspects of effective coolant usage is precise delivery to where it is needed in the cut.

Turning Machines 16 Dec 2013

Hard Turning’s Strong Finish

With the right methodology in place, this alternative to grinding can often save money while adequately meeting surface finish requirements.

Transfer Machines 13 Dec 2013

The Rotary Transfer Advantage

The multi-station functionality of a rotary transfer machine allows it to take advantage of the productivity benefits of a single setup, as with each index of the rotary table, a part is completed.

4 Dec 2013

Changes in dimensional sizes are a big concern for parts with tight tolerances. This complicated issue involves many variables. When heat treating is brought into the equation, the picture can become even blurrier.

27 Nov 2013

The Decline of China’s Manufacturing

Now that the advantages of cheap labor and shipping are slipping away from China, the country is in a desperate situation. Cash flow problems are holding the Chinese back from changing their entire business model that is based on cheap labor.

CAD/CAM 20 Nov 2013

Autodesk Announces Intention to Acquire Delcam

Autodesk has announced its intention to acquire Delcam, a supplier of advanced software for the manufacturing industry.

Shop Management Software 13 Nov 2013

Tying It All Together

Like links in a chain, each component of a workcell can only be effective when the entire system works together well.

Automation 6 Nov 2013

Efficient Use of Metalworking Fluids

As shops continue to reach for new ways to achieve higher efficiencies, they commonly turn to improved processes, new equipment and automation. But one point of attack—more effective use of metalworking fluids—often goes unaddressed.