Matt Danford Former Senior Editor
CAD/CAM Streamlines Electrode Production
This German manufacturer of graphite electrodes depends on flexible software to adapt to a highly customized workload.
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CVD Out, PVD In
According to a coating specialist at one cutting tool manufacturer, the advantages of PVD coating increasingly outweigh those of its CVD counterparts, at least for milling.
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The Advantage of a Trunnion
For this moldmaker, a trunnion-style five-axis machine offered certain advantages over its previous, swivel-head-style models.
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Using Coolant to Ramp up RPM
Newly available from Ingersoll Cutting Tools, this auxiliary spindle offers an alternative to designs driven by planetary gears, air or electricity.
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Software Streamlines Electrode Production
This German manufacturer of custom graphite electrodes benefits from software that provides a seamless transition between specialized CAD and CAM functionality.
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White House Hosts Summit on Apprenticeships
The summit is just the latest evidence that the skilled-worker shortage is getting much needed—and long overdue—attention.
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Taking the Next Step Toward Five-Axis Efficiencies
This moldmaker’s latest five-axis machining center has improved cycle times and surface finish on certain parts while freeing older machines to process other work.
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Increase Coolant Pressure Without a New Pump
These coolant lines are designed to provide a solid jet directly to the cutting zone while reducing captured air.
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An Education that’s Worth the Trip
Cutting tool manufacturer Ingersoll recently dedicated a day and a half of classroom instruction and demonstrations solely to our corner of the industry.
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Easier Graphite Dust Removal
Even shops using machines with venting and suction systems can end up dealing with heaps of fine black dust left from machining this abrasive material. Cleaning it up could be easier than you think.
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Time’s Running Out to Win a Free Machine
Hurco’s “Chipmaker Challenge” is well underway, but there’s still time to submit an entry and possibly bring home a brand new CNC machining center or lathe.
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A Remedy for Low Coolant Concentration
This depiction of bringing low-concentration coolant to the proper range is just one in a series of videos covering coolant management and maintenance.
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