August 2015 ISSUE
August 2015 |
COVER STORY
A Formula for Cutting Tool Success
The hardness and toughness of a tool are generally counteractive forces, and finding the right mix can be a challenge. Wouldn’t it be nice to have both?
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Cutting ToolsA Formula for Cutting Tool Success
The hardness and toughness of a tool are generally counteractive forces, and finding the right mix can be a challenge. Wouldn’t it be nice to have both?Craftsman's Cribsheet: A Gage R&R Approach
An improperly defined gage repeatability and reproducibility (R&R) program can drain a company of resources and reduce the effectiveness of the shop.Cutting Tools
Enjoy the Silence with Vibration Damping Tools
Tech Brief: One method to counteract vibration is to use light cutting and a modified tool approach.Here We Go Again
When I was younger, older people would tell me that history repeats itself. Being young and dumb, I didn’t believe what I hadn’t already seen. You know what? They were right.Automation
Shop Combines Automated Grinding and Swiss Turning
Many shops are increasing the scope of their machining capabilities. This Ohio shop has added cylindrical grinding to its 24-hour Swiss-type operations.The Future is Bright for Machine Shops
Increased product diversity and shorter development cycles are changing the face of machining as we know it.Turning Machines