Peter Zelinski Editor-in-Chief

Milling Tools 7 Jan 2014

Alter the Axial Depth

In difficult-to-machine metals, when a pocket or similar deep feature is milled in successively deeper Z-axis levels, oxidation and chemical reaction can affect the tool at the upper surface level of each cut. The solution: Change the axial depth of cut for each pass.

Aerospace 1 Jan 2014

Cryogenic Machining Avoids the White Layer

According to 5ME, a recently discovered benefit of cryogenic machining is that it prevents the formation of an untempered martensitic “white layer” on the machined surface.

Workforce Development 24 Dec 2013

It Takes Time

To illustrate our article about the commitment to training at Progressive Turnings, a Chicago-area job shop, photographer Todd Schuett of Creative Technology produced this composite image conveying the frequency with which plant manager Luke Niels conducts ad hoc coaching sessions on the shop floor.

Aerospace 26 Sep 2022

10 Tips for Titanium

Simple process considerations can increase your productivity in milling titanium alloys.

Workforce Development 13 Dec 2013

The Inside Track

For many shops, the best source of new business is existing customers. Is the best source of new talent your existing employees?

Aerospace 13 Dec 2013

Why Not Start With Waterjet?

In titanium, significant savings and process efficiency can result from the simple fact that abrasive waterjet cutting leaves the remaining stock intact.

Horizontal Machining Centers 13 Dec 2013

Expanded Possibilities for Cryogenic Machining

The technology for liquid nitrogen cooling is now available for machining applications in various industries on any brand of machine tool.

Turning Machines 13 Dec 2013

Human Capital

This shop’s attention to process improvement led it to recognize and appreciate the largest source of unrealized potential in the company: the employees. Now, employee improvement is a priority in the plant manager’s role, and training has become a systemized part of the process.

Workforce Development 11 Dec 2013

CNC Grinding with Less Labor

As difficult as it is to find skilled machining personnel in general, finding skilled grinding personnel is more difficult still.

Workforce Development 9 Dec 2013

MMS Visits Workshops for Warriors

While helping veterans, Workshops for Warriors is simultaneously helping manufacturers with challenge of finding qualified personnel.

25 Nov 2013

120-Meter Long FMS in New Okuma Plant

With a broad product line and the need to meet tight delivery requirements, machine tool builder Okuma faces a challenge many of its customers would recognize. Namely: the need to manufacture responsively in an environment of high product variety and low production volumes.