Manufacturing Engineering: June 2021
The June 2021 edition of Manufacturing Engineering is available as a digital magazine. Links to individual articles are below.
Swiss-Style Machines Simplified
May 13, 2021
Stressed out at the thought of programming, operating, or owning a Swiss-style CNC lathe? Chill out. It’s easier than you think.
By Kip Hanson
Contributing Editor,
SME Media
Taking on the Tough Stuff
May 14, 2021
Better wheels and more capable machines add to grinding’s edge on tough materials
By Ed Sinkora
Contributing Editor,
SME Media
Digital Advances Boost Tool Grinding Technology
May 17, 2021
Sure, grinding equipment itself is getting better— but so is all the technology surrounding it.
By Michael C. Anderson
Contributing Lead Editor
Tool Balancing: When and Why
May 18, 2021
Properly balancing one's tools can pay big dividends.
By Geoff Giordano
Contributing Editor,
SME Media
Shop Solutions
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Grinding & DeburringTool Manufacturer Grows into Medical Tools via Precision Grinding
May 20, 2021Alden Tool Co. expands its presence in medical tools via precision grinding. -
Measurement & MetrologyNew Data Collection Technology Ensures Speed, Accuracy, Scalability and Security
May 21, 2021Roush Yates Engines explored ways to improve the accuracy, integrity and throughput of its measurement data, and decided to implement DataSure 4.0, a data acquisition solution developed by The L.S. Starrett Co.
Up Front
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Expert OpinionFrom Lawns to Flight, the Future is Electric
May 13, 2021One of the annoyances of living in the suburbs is the incessant whine of gas-powered lawnmowers and leafblowers—particularly the latter.
SME Speaks
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Smart ManufacturingAssisting Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturers with Industry 4.0/Smart Manufacturing Technology Adoption
May 14, 2021Assisting Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturers with Industry 4.0/Smart Manufacturing Technology Adoption
Advanced Manufacturing Now
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SoftwarePost-Processing Accuracy for Swiss G-Code
May 17, 2021Too much inaccuracy in G-code post processing for Swiss-style machines is hurting manufacturers. -
Manufacturing ManagementPrep for the Next Supply Chain Glitch With AM
May 18, 2021Additive manufacturing is one way companies can prepare for the next supply chain interruption. -
Tooling & WorkholdingComposites Call for Optimized Toolholding
May 19, 2021Composites call for optimized toolholding, writes an executive of Rego-Fix Corp. -
Machining & Metal CuttingCutting Cost Per Part with Rotary Transfer Machines
May 19, 2021Rotary machines can help shops reduce their cost per part.
Software Update
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SoftwareToolpath Simulation Leads to Highly Optimized Parts
May 20, 2021Gene Granata of CGTech Inc. talks to Manufacturing Engineering about software.