December 2024 Issue
December 2024
Digital Edition
Features
Featured articles from the December 2024 issue of Modern Machine Shop
The Final CNC Tech Talk Column
Mike Lynch signs off on his CNC Tech Talk column after 35 years.
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Building Temperature Compensation Into the Gaging Station
As production tolerances become ever tighter and the error margin for measurement results shrinks, manufacturers must consider thermal fluctuations in their inspection processes.
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Metalworking Contraction Slows Slightly in October
While still in a state of contraction, some indicators are improving in the metalworking market.
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Supercritical Success for Medical Machining
High-pressure carbon dioxide coolant can dramatically improve the production rate of titanium parts while leaving no residue — an excellent fit for medical machining.
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5 Rules of Thumb for Buying CNC Machine Tools
Use these tips to carefully plan your machine tool purchases and to avoid regretting your decision later.
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Prioritizing Workholding Density Versus Simplicity
Determining whether to use high-density fixtures or to simplify workholding requires a deeper look into the details of your parts and processes.
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How I Made It: Mike Lynch
Mike Lynch has been a CNC programming teacher for three decades, in addition to being the longest-running columnist in Modern Machine Shop history, providing generations of machinists with expert insight into the art of programming parts. With this issue being Mike’s last, we wanted to highlight his career and what it means for the industry.
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CNC Machines, Wyoming Monks, and Enduring Works of Gothic Art
The Carmelite monks of Wyoming adopted CNC machining to help build a monastery that, without this technology, would take decades or longer to complete. How they are doing it is fascinating. But so is why.
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Three Key Factors For Stabilizing a Grinding Operation
Improving throughput in grinding takes more than direct increases to material removal rate. It also requires careful consideration of the factors behind the operation’s stability.
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The Power of Practical Demonstrations and Projects
Practical work has served Bridgerland Technical College both in preparing its current students for manufacturing jobs and in appealing to new generations of potential machinists.
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