Articles

29 Dec 2011

Reasons to Consider Custom Workholding

“There isn’t a shop that can say they’ve never had a problem gripping a part.” This is a quote from an introductory piece that describes the capabilities of the Hardinge Workholding Division in engineering custom workholding solutions for those problem parts.

27 Dec 2011

Of Pride and Appreciation

Pride of workmanship is cool, indeed.

Top Shops 22 Dec 2011

Shop Leaders Share Thoughts on Evaulating Cutting Tools

The “Top Shops” discussion group on LinkedIn includes owners, managers, engineers and senior personnel in CNC machining facilities. Here’s what they had to say about cutting tool evaluation.

Cutting Tools 21 Dec 2011

Deep Holes with a Carbide Microdrill That Flexes

These microdrills combine the advantages of HSS with those of solid carbide.

Basics 21 Dec 2011

Understanding MTConnect Agents and Adapters

MTConnect agents and their corresponding device adapters are simply small computer programs that work together so that MTConnect can make shop equipment and networks more readily connectible. In a nutshell, adapters enable existing shopfloor devices “to speak MTConnect,” and agents enable MTConnect messages and data files to be transmitted across a network to MTConnect-compatible applications.

21 Dec 2011

Industrial Production Up 9.2 Percent from a Year Ago

This author tracks and presents economic data a little differently than Bloomberg. Here's why.

Basics 20 Dec 2011

Video Shows How to Check Toolholder Runout

Here’s a video that explains how to check the runout on a collet chuck toolholder.

Holemaking 19 Dec 2011

Reaming Application Illustrates True Cost of Cutting Tools

Cutting tools have two costs: purchase price and combined cost of all time, effort and extra steps required for a particular tool.

19 Dec 2011

4 Success Factors for Hard Turning

A rigid machine and hard cutting edge are the beginning. Other considerations relate to system rigidity and keeping the cutting force steady.

16 Dec 2011

Machine Tool Probing Leads to Prevention-Based Mfr. and Predictive Maintenance

A white paper from a supplier of precision measurement services states the case for leveraging on-machine probing into a strategy for reducing waste in a manufacturing process. Improved productivity and higher profits are the ultimate goal.