Derek Korn

Derek Korn Editor-in-Chief

Managing Machining’s Thermal Effects

Thermal growth is an inherent factor in any machining process. Here's how one company constructs its machines to adapt to changing thermal conditions.

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What’s Better Than Stereo? Dual Stereo.

This manufacturer uses a nifty device to help train employees to deburr micro parts.

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The “Other Things” I Like About Shop Visits

Beyond advanced machining processes and technology, here’s what I appreciate encountering during shop visits.

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CAD/CAM

Beyond Parts from Prints

Domaille Engineering applies design for manufacturability (DFM) principles to both its own product line and the contract work it performs for others. For the latter, DFM enables it to provide customers with much more than accurately machined parts.

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Turning Shrink-Fit on Its Side

Haimer has developed a new oriented shrink-fit machine to speed and simplify cutter changes.

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An Ambitious Plan: Become a Top-Five Machine Tool Brand

Hyundai WIA’s message for rapid growth is summed up in its show slogan: “Reaching New Heights.”

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Eliminating Twist

Workpieces are much more likely to twist on a magnet than be lifted off of it. However, there are ways to prevent this from happening.

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Workholding

Workholding Giveaway: Don’t Leave Savings on the Table!

Jergens' "Savings Under the Spindle" contest will award $5,000 in workholding products to each of three winners.

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Cute, But What’s He Missing?

As you check out this little guy firing up a VMC, note one piece of safety equipment he’s missing.

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Five-Axis

Keeping an Eye on Five

Five-axis machining is becoming more popular. Here’s an online source for five-axis machining articles and video.

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Win a $60,000 Turning Center

Tell Hurco a bit about what you like about the company and its technology, and you’ll have a shot at a free turning center.

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Combining Skiving and Burnishing for Cylinder Bores

Machines engineered specifically to perform skiving and roller burnishing operations deliver precise roundness tolerances and quality surface finishes.

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