Commentaries

Family Matters

Gears Turning in My Head

Getting the Most from Your Comparator Stand

It Takes a Network to Conquer the Tax Beast

On Knowledge

The Lean Workplace—a Safer Place to Work

Using Custom Macros to Create Arithmetic Functions

Rapid Traverse

Probe Enables Finish Measurement on CMMs

Retention Pins that Both Position and Clamp

Space-Efficient Automation for CNC Lathes

Better Production

A Big Move to Small-Parts Manufacturing

Coolant-Fed Live Tools Increase Life in High-Cycle Operations

Large Travel Size Increases Shop Productivity

Sensors Automate Grinding, Dressing Wheel Positioning

On Display

Alignment Locks Available

Automated Sharpening Function Expanded

Ballnose End Mills for Milling, Mold Applications

Blast Cabinet for Mold Cleaning

CNC Software Packages Reduce Programming Time

CNC Software Update Enables Lights-Out Machining

Coolant System Extends Tool Life

CPM Powder Metal Tool Steel

Diamond-Coated End Mill Cuts Cemented Carbide

Diamond-Like Carbon Coatings Resist Wear

Digital Scale System Prevents Precipitate Formation

Feed Rate Optimization Strategies for High-Efficiency Machining

High Speed Machining Center Features Motion Control

High-Feed Cutters Improve Tool Life

High-Performance NC Simulation Software

High-Speed Milling of Small, Complex Parts

Hybrid Tooling Decreases Cycle Time

Integrated Electrode Solution for EDM

Laser Welding System for Mold, Tool and Die

Micro-Welding Laser System for Mold Repair

Modular Water Manifold Features Flexible Design

Optical Touch Probe for Large Machining Centers

Plunge-Milling System for Finishing

Polishing Media Provides Fast Breakdown

Small-Diameter Cutting Tools Increase Productivity

Software Extension for Designing Core Cavity Blocks

Software Programs for Design and Manufacture

Solid Carbide End Mills Reduce Chatter

TST Couplings Accommodate Virtually All Fluids

Unscrewing Devices for High Production

Updated CAD/CAM Software for Mold and Die

Viewer Software Enables Mark-up of CAD Files

VMC Designed for Graphite Machining

Modern Equipment Review

Die-Sinker EDM Increases Precision

EDM Enables Remote Operation

Electromagnets for Steel Handling

Fast-Hole Drill EDM for Aerospace Blade and Vane Machining

Five-Face VMCs Increase Capacity

Grinding Fluid Extends Wheel Life

Heavy-duty Horizontal Turning Center

High-Capacity EDM Enables Unattended Operation

Low-Maintenance EDM Provides Rigidity

Machine Combines Hard Turning, Grinding

Machining Center Features Double Column

Magnetic Filter Removes Ferrous Contamination

Portable Air Gage with Digital Indicator

Profile Grinding Option for Threaded-Wheel Grinder

Small-Footprint Aqueous Parts Washer

Stainless Steel Door Locks

Two Machining Centers for High Speed Machining

Two-Head Deburring System Completely Deburrs Parts

Variable-Speed Lathe Features Digital Display

Versatile Desktop Laser Marker

VMC Provides Flexibility for Job Shop Environments

Wire EDM Features Non-Contact Cylindrical Drive System

Wire EDM for Heavy-Duty Applications

Wire EDM Offers Expanded Z Height

Cutting Tools

Ceramic Inserts for Aerospace Applications

Headless Bolt Secures Aerospace Parts

High-Performance General-Purpose Forming Tap

Precision-Finish Boring Head for High-Speed Spindles

Soft Jaws Increase Productivity

Tap Series for Cast Iron, Aluminum

Thin, High-Performance Cut-Off Wheel

Vise for Minimum Clamping Surfaces

Wear-Resistant PCD Tooling for Composites Applications

Systems and Software

Converter Reduces Programming Time

Dual-Device Inspection Software Enables Simultaneous Measurement

Measuring Feature for CNC Software

Metrology Software Eases 2D, 3D Measuring

Operator System Enables Direct Connection

Media Review

App Simplifies Tool Steel Selection

Carbide Cutting Tools Offered

Cutting Tool Catalog Available

Machine Vises Offered

Updated Website Enables Tool Customization