Basics
Understanding the Vacuum Cycling Nucleation Process
VCN can offer enhanced surface treatment performance in both aqueous and solvent applications.
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Ductility as Measured by Tensile Testing
In this article, I will describe how to measure ductility and use it to predict behavior based on values reported on certs and test reports.
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Programming is Key for Vertical Multitasking
This article looks at applying multitasking machines in efficient and productive ways. Moreover, it looks at how to best program the multiple operations in a sequence that optimizes production.
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Tools and Technologies for Deep Hole Drilling
Understanding the challenges of deep hole drilling and knowing how to select and apply the appropriate tools will help a shop profit from this operation.
Read MoreI'm Still Learning After All These Years
I've had to learn how to defy my training and write in a less formal way.
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What are you Thankful For?
I'm thankful for the opportunity to contribute to articles that are particularly rewarding because of their popularity with readers. "Bar Feeder Basics" from our October issue is a good example.
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When Thread Milling Makes Sense
Threading a workpiece is a fundamental metalworking process that every manufacturing engineer takes for granted.
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Fast ROI Convinces Shop to Add Robotic Automation
“If we get a job that requires a process we don’t normally do, we have very few other shops in the area we can call on, so we figure out how to do it ourselves. This often means adding new technology,” says Cody Dolce, owner of Glacier Tool & Die.
Read MoreEfficient Inspection on the Shop Floor
While sometimes a nuisance, inspecting machined parts is a critical function in the machine shop. Here are a few different looks at how to choose the most suitable inspection process for a given application.
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Understanding Thread Whirling with a Broken Hip
Every day, injured folks benefit from bone screws machined by thread whirling.
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