Derek Korn

Derek Korn Editor-in-Chief

Workholding

Forget The Cap Screws - The Advantages Of A Dovetail Vise Jaw

This dovetail vise uses a master jaw for quick and easy change over.

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Workholding

The Right Touch of Indexing Capability

Mechanical rotary indexers like these can be installed on a machine quickly and take up less table real estate of motorized indexers.

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Workholding

Collet Blocks: Hydraulic or Pneumatic?

Collet-style workholding devices, such as collet blocks, offer a number of benefits, but which style is most appropriate for a given application?

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NIMS Numbers Up Again

The National Institute for Metalworking Skills awarded industry-recognized credentials to a record number of people last year. This is a welcome trend.

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The Value of a Short Stop

C&C Manufacturing came up with a simple and affordable way to ensure machines don’t sit idle for long periods of time. The Short Stop wireless device alerts machine operators when a cycle is complete.

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Cutting Tools

Tool Vending Systems: Value Beyond Cost Control

Learn how can a tool vending system can also be a learning tool.

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Basics

Why Rural Shops Should Consider the USDA

Did you know that opportunities exist through the United States Department of Agriculture for machine shops hoping to become more energy efficient?

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Laser & Waterjet

Setting the Stage for Sizeable Composites Work

By adding a five-axis waterjet/milling machine, its biggest autoclave and a more expansive lay-up room, Royal Engineered Composites is positioning itself to win larger-scale aerospace work it sees on the horizon.

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Aerospace

An Electrochemical Option for Blisks, Blades

This machining platform offers the non-contact electrochemical/precision electrochemical processes for five-axis milling of turbine engine blades and blisks.

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Grinding

Cylindrical Grinding Machine Tour Launches

United Grinding recently introduced its Studer S11 small-parts production grinding machine to the North American market on the USS Yorktown. You’ll soon be able to see it, too, as it embarks on an eight-city tour, which started Feb. 19.

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Grinding

Compact Cylindrical Grinding Machine for High Production

United Grinding recently introduced its Studer S11 small-parts production grinding machine to the North American market. An online video demonstrates an interesting cam-actuated loading system that’s available with the machine.

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Basics

Good Video on Machining Basics

Training somebody with no shop experience? Have them check out this video.

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