Commentaries

A Different Way In

Behavioral Styles Lead to Specific Responses

Different Company Types Have Different CNC Needs

Four Good Reasons to Attend IMTS

How to Solve Common Estate-Planning Problems

Open for Business

The Dirt on Gaging—It’s All Around

Rapid Traverse

Horizontal Shrink-Fit Machine for Micromachining Applications

Rethinking the 30-Taper Drilling and Tapping Machine

Better Production

Inverted VTLs Facilitate Single-Piece Flow

Machine-Control Combo Ensures Speed, Precision

Machining Cell Helps Bolster Local Industry

Modern Equipment Review

“Green” Cleaning Products Encourage Sustainability

Abrasive Disc Brushes Feature Ceramic, Silicon Carbide Filaments

Big Ass Fans Portable Fans Available with Misting Systems

Deburring Machine for Small Parts

Deburring System is Machine Compatible

Double-Column VMC Accommodates Taller Parts

Entry-Level Waterjet Designed to be Reliable, Affordable

Ganesh CNC Gang-Tool Lathes Offer Workhandling Options

Integrated Coolant System/Chiller Maintains Tight Tolerances

Laser Melting Systems Can Produce Metal Parts

Murata Machinery Turning Machine Features Twin-Spindle, Twin-Gantry Automation

Oil Remover Useful For Multi-Machine Plants

Parts Cleaner Said to Outperform Final-Clean Residuals

Polishing/Deburring System Provides Mirror Finish

Product Line Upgraded to Zirconia Alumina Grain

SB Machine Tools System Offers 5-Axis/5-Face Machining

Semi-Automatic Centrifuge Reduces Water, Compound Consumption

Techni Waterjet Series Features Small Footprint, Large Monitor

Toolboxes, Carts, Garages Offer Secure Storage

Trunnion Fixtures Eliminate Multiple Setups

VHX Digital Microscope from Keyence Features Automated Measurements

Wire EDM Can Accommodate Tall Workpieces

Cutting Tools

Air Chuck with Top Tooling Improves Machine Efficiency

BIG Kaiser Tooling System Can Handle Large Workpieces

Cobra Carbide High-Feed End Mills Boost Productivity

Iscar Indexable Face Mills Offer Eight Helical Cutting Edges

Komet Group Machine and Roll-Form Taps

R&R Tool Lighted Work Stop Enables Accurate Part Placement in Medical Applications

Sandvik Coromant Toolholder Suited for Titanium Milling

Seco Disc Milling Cutter Designed for Large Cut Widths

Systems and Software

Edgecam 2012 R2 CAM Software Supports Advanced Milling

Enhanced Software Improves Laser-Scanning Applications

ERP Enhancements Improve Ease of Use

Inspection Software Includes GD&T Tool

Siemens Drive System Enhanced With Industrial Ethernet Connectivity

Software Update Features New Stock Models, Among Other Improvements

Media Review

End Mill Handbook Features Variety of Tool Lengths

Inserts and Steel/Carbide Holder Catalog

Optical 3D Scanner Improves Product Quality, Workflow

Profile Grinders Ensure Accuracy, Finish