Derek Korn Editor-in-Chief

Metalworking Fluids 14 Jun 2006

Alcohol-Based Coolant Offers Environmentally Friendly Machining

This micro-volume coolant delivery system uses ethanol as the cooling medium for non-ferrous workpieces. The ethanol evaporates after it cools the cutting tool, so no residue is left behind on machined workpieces.

1 Jun 2006

Spain Continues To Focus Abroad

This year’s BIEMH show proved that Spain’s machine tool builders, as well as its tooling and accessory manufacturers, are looking outward to a growing global market.

Milling Tools 3 May 2006

Machining’s Role In Making Cancer "History"

A machine shop in a new cancer treatment center produces components to precisely guide proton radiation to eliminate its target—cancerous tumors.

Measurement 3 May 2006

Laser Measurement Enables Closed-Loop Centerless Grinding

This laser measurement system not only measures ground part diameters, but can also signal a grinder's control to make process adjustments on the fly.

Automation 3 May 2006

Direct-From-CAM Machining Streamlines Robotic Milling

The controller on this robotic milling system drives robot movement directly from a CAM model without requiring a postprocessor to generate machining code.

10 Apr 2006

Moldmaking Made Efficient Using Integrated CAD/CAM

This mold maker benefits from a 3D CAD/CAM package this mold maker uses pays off by speeding the design of new dies and molds, as well as other ways.

Workforce Development 10 Apr 2006

How To Handle Tall Wire EDM Work

Modular workpiece fixturing plays a vital role in this shop’s quest to win larger, more difficult wire EDM jobs.

Laser & Waterjet 27 Feb 2006

Is It A Mill, A Waterjet Cutter Or Both?

An enclosed waterjet module that installs on a shop's existing knee mill or VMC temporarily transforms that equipment into a waterjet cutter.

CAD/CAM 27 Feb 2006

An Affordable, Secure Way To Exchange 3D CAD Models

Shops no longer need 3D CAD software to view 3D CAD models.

10 Feb 2006

Modular Tooling Interface Doubles As A Universal Workholding Device

A precision drives manufacturer uses a quick-tool-change coupling in a new way-to secure critical components for machining. This allows faster setups and provides a single workholding interface for multiple types of machines.

Aerospace 10 Feb 2006

Aerospace OEMs Back A Lean Sea Change

A lean enterprise initiative comprised of aerospace primes and their suppliers, attempts to bring commonality to the supply chain. Its strategy is to provide a gage to measure lean progress and a roadmap to the higher levels of process maturity.

Measurement 10 Feb 2006

Automating Thread Measurement

This automated, non-contact measurement system can eliminate operator errors when measuring UN series threads on thread gages and workpieces.