Matt Danford Former Senior Editor

Cutting Tools 11 Jun 2013

The Case for Exchangeable-Tip Drills

These tools fill a middle ground between the precision of solid carbide and the flexibility of indexable inserts.

Basics 23 May 2013

Major Tool & Machine Continues Major Upgrades

This Indianapolis shop’s extensive series of machine tool retrofits sheds light on how to best approach these projects.

Measurement 20 May 2013

Videos Showcase SFP1 Probe

These two videos showcase some of the technology behind the SFP1 surface finish probe option for Renishaw's Revo five-axis measuring head.

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17 May 2013

Event Highlights Automotive Production Solutions

Makino recently highlighted various examples of its latest automotive production technology and detailed strategies for responding to the pressure faced by manufacturers in that industry.

Inspection and Measurement 13 May 2013

Probe Enables Finish Measurement on CMMs

The SFP1 probe uses technology incorporated in Renishaw’s five-axis Revo measuring head to facilitate surface finish measurement on CMMs.

Automation 2 May 2013

Factory Automation Made Easy

New technology from FANUC offers more than just performance enhancements.

CNC & Machine Controls 25 Apr 2013

“CNC Retrofit” Often Means More

This video testimonial provides an inside look at the myriad benefits Major Tool & Machine has realized from a new CNC platform—but like other, similar projects, implementing that platform required a complete motion system overhaul.

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Milling Tools 22 Apr 2013

Comparing Apples to Apples

Consistency is key to properly evaluating the effect of any process change.

Workholding 16 Apr 2013

Cramming for Competitiveness

Low-profile clamps contribute to the high-density fixturing this shop needs to make the most of an equipment configuration that is increasingly renowned for reducing setups and keeping the spindle turning.