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Manufacturing Engineering & Technology Magazine
December 2020
Manufacturing Engineering: December 2020
The December 2020 edition of Manufacturing Engineering is available as a digital magazine. Links to individual articles are below.
View Digital Magazine
Machining Low- and Medium-Carbon Steel Alloys
November 13, 2020
Low-carbon and medium-carbon steels form the backbone of virtually every shop’s operations in their general engineering applications and fabricated parts.
By
Jim Lorincz
Contributing Editor,
SME Media
Machining & Metal Cutting
Manufacturing (Mostly) Bounces Back After COVID-19
November 17, 2020
Going into this year, economic improvement was forecast for manufacturing after a sluggish second half of 2019. Things weren’t expected to boom, but a solid economic year was supposed to be in the offing.
By
Bill Koenig
Senior Editor,
SME Media
Manufacturing Management
Reduce Cost, Increase Speed with Model-Based Definition
November 19, 2020
Manufacturers need to create more production setups as batch sizes get smaller. Skilled labor continues to be hard to hire and keep. Higher levels of automation are needed, not just in material handling but also in fabricating, machining, assembly, and inspection.
By
Bruce Morey
Senior Technical Editor,
SME Media
Product Design & Engineering
Helping Your Parts Shine On
November 24, 2020
The deburring and finishing of machined and fabricated parts is a necessary but often disregarded step in the manufacturing process.
By
Kip Hanson
Contributing Editor,
SME Media
Finishing & Coatings
Grinding & Deburring
Shop Solutions
CNC MACHINING
7 Cool Tips for Coolants
Staff Writer
March 11, 2026
Regardless of which fluid or delivery method you choose, maintenance determines whether your investment pays off or becomes a pain in the neck. “By following sound maintenance practices, you can expect to get at least two years out of a high-quality cutting fluid,” maintains Master Fluid Solutions’ John Treese.
PRESS RELEASES
AIM MRO Acquires Advanced Air West Palm Beach
PRESS RELEASE: AIM MRO
March 11, 2026
AIM MRO Holdings, LLC (“AIM MRO” or the “Company”), a leading provider of highly engineered consumable repair products and materials used primarily in the aerospace aftermarket, today announced that it has acquired Advanced Air West Palm Beach, Inc. (“AA Bushings”), a provider of replacement bushings, sleeves and fasteners for landing gear applications in the aerospace and defense aftermarket.
GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS
States Sue for Tariff Refunds
Michael McConnell
March 11, 2026
Attorneys general in 24 states have filed a lawsuit asking the government to reimburse businesses for the money they’ve already paid in import taxes as well as blocking new levies from going into effect.
Up Front
CNC MACHINING
7 Cool Tips for Coolants
Staff Writer
March 11, 2026
Regardless of which fluid or delivery method you choose, maintenance determines whether your investment pays off or becomes a pain in the neck. “By following sound maintenance practices, you can expect to get at least two years out of a high-quality cutting fluid,” maintains Master Fluid Solutions’ John Treese.
PRESS RELEASES
AIM MRO Acquires Advanced Air West Palm Beach
PRESS RELEASE: AIM MRO
March 11, 2026
AIM MRO Holdings, LLC (“AIM MRO” or the “Company”), a leading provider of highly engineered consumable repair products and materials used primarily in the aerospace aftermarket, today announced that it has acquired Advanced Air West Palm Beach, Inc. (“AA Bushings”), a provider of replacement bushings, sleeves and fasteners for landing gear applications in the aerospace and defense aftermarket.
GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS
States Sue for Tariff Refunds
Michael McConnell
March 11, 2026
Attorneys general in 24 states have filed a lawsuit asking the government to reimburse businesses for the money they’ve already paid in import taxes as well as blocking new levies from going into effect.
SME Speaks
CNC MACHINING
7 Cool Tips for Coolants
Staff Writer
March 11, 2026
Regardless of which fluid or delivery method you choose, maintenance determines whether your investment pays off or becomes a pain in the neck. “By following sound maintenance practices, you can expect to get at least two years out of a high-quality cutting fluid,” maintains Master Fluid Solutions’ John Treese.
PRESS RELEASES
AIM MRO Acquires Advanced Air West Palm Beach
PRESS RELEASE: AIM MRO
March 11, 2026
AIM MRO Holdings, LLC (“AIM MRO” or the “Company”), a leading provider of highly engineered consumable repair products and materials used primarily in the aerospace aftermarket, today announced that it has acquired Advanced Air West Palm Beach, Inc. (“AA Bushings”), a provider of replacement bushings, sleeves and fasteners for landing gear applications in the aerospace and defense aftermarket.
GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS
States Sue for Tariff Refunds
Michael McConnell
March 11, 2026
Attorneys general in 24 states have filed a lawsuit asking the government to reimburse businesses for the money they’ve already paid in import taxes as well as blocking new levies from going into effect.
Advanced Manufacturing Now
CNC MACHINING
7 Cool Tips for Coolants
Staff Writer
March 11, 2026
Regardless of which fluid or delivery method you choose, maintenance determines whether your investment pays off or becomes a pain in the neck. “By following sound maintenance practices, you can expect to get at least two years out of a high-quality cutting fluid,” maintains Master Fluid Solutions’ John Treese.
PRESS RELEASES
AIM MRO Acquires Advanced Air West Palm Beach
PRESS RELEASE: AIM MRO
March 11, 2026
AIM MRO Holdings, LLC (“AIM MRO” or the “Company”), a leading provider of highly engineered consumable repair products and materials used primarily in the aerospace aftermarket, today announced that it has acquired Advanced Air West Palm Beach, Inc. (“AA Bushings”), a provider of replacement bushings, sleeves and fasteners for landing gear applications in the aerospace and defense aftermarket.
GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS
States Sue for Tariff Refunds
Michael McConnell
March 11, 2026
Attorneys general in 24 states have filed a lawsuit asking the government to reimburse businesses for the money they’ve already paid in import taxes as well as blocking new levies from going into effect.
Additive Manufacturing Update
CNC MACHINING
7 Cool Tips for Coolants
Staff Writer
March 11, 2026
Regardless of which fluid or delivery method you choose, maintenance determines whether your investment pays off or becomes a pain in the neck. “By following sound maintenance practices, you can expect to get at least two years out of a high-quality cutting fluid,” maintains Master Fluid Solutions’ John Treese.
PRESS RELEASES
AIM MRO Acquires Advanced Air West Palm Beach
PRESS RELEASE: AIM MRO
March 11, 2026
AIM MRO Holdings, LLC (“AIM MRO” or the “Company”), a leading provider of highly engineered consumable repair products and materials used primarily in the aerospace aftermarket, today announced that it has acquired Advanced Air West Palm Beach, Inc. (“AA Bushings”), a provider of replacement bushings, sleeves and fasteners for landing gear applications in the aerospace and defense aftermarket.
GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS
States Sue for Tariff Refunds
Michael McConnell
March 11, 2026
Attorneys general in 24 states have filed a lawsuit asking the government to reimburse businesses for the money they’ve already paid in import taxes as well as blocking new levies from going into effect.
Workforce Pipeline
CNC MACHINING
7 Cool Tips for Coolants
Staff Writer
March 11, 2026
Regardless of which fluid or delivery method you choose, maintenance determines whether your investment pays off or becomes a pain in the neck. “By following sound maintenance practices, you can expect to get at least two years out of a high-quality cutting fluid,” maintains Master Fluid Solutions’ John Treese.
PRESS RELEASES
AIM MRO Acquires Advanced Air West Palm Beach
PRESS RELEASE: AIM MRO
March 11, 2026
AIM MRO Holdings, LLC (“AIM MRO” or the “Company”), a leading provider of highly engineered consumable repair products and materials used primarily in the aerospace aftermarket, today announced that it has acquired Advanced Air West Palm Beach, Inc. (“AA Bushings”), a provider of replacement bushings, sleeves and fasteners for landing gear applications in the aerospace and defense aftermarket.
GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS
States Sue for Tariff Refunds
Michael McConnell
March 11, 2026
Attorneys general in 24 states have filed a lawsuit asking the government to reimburse businesses for the money they’ve already paid in import taxes as well as blocking new levies from going into effect.
Viewpoints
CNC MACHINING
7 Cool Tips for Coolants
Staff Writer
March 11, 2026
Regardless of which fluid or delivery method you choose, maintenance determines whether your investment pays off or becomes a pain in the neck. “By following sound maintenance practices, you can expect to get at least two years out of a high-quality cutting fluid,” maintains Master Fluid Solutions’ John Treese.
PRESS RELEASES
AIM MRO Acquires Advanced Air West Palm Beach
PRESS RELEASE: AIM MRO
March 11, 2026
AIM MRO Holdings, LLC (“AIM MRO” or the “Company”), a leading provider of highly engineered consumable repair products and materials used primarily in the aerospace aftermarket, today announced that it has acquired Advanced Air West Palm Beach, Inc. (“AA Bushings”), a provider of replacement bushings, sleeves and fasteners for landing gear applications in the aerospace and defense aftermarket.
GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS
States Sue for Tariff Refunds
Michael McConnell
March 11, 2026
Attorneys general in 24 states have filed a lawsuit asking the government to reimburse businesses for the money they’ve already paid in import taxes as well as blocking new levies from going into effect.
Energy Special Section
CNC MACHINING
7 Cool Tips for Coolants
Staff Writer
March 11, 2026
Regardless of which fluid or delivery method you choose, maintenance determines whether your investment pays off or becomes a pain in the neck. “By following sound maintenance practices, you can expect to get at least two years out of a high-quality cutting fluid,” maintains Master Fluid Solutions’ John Treese.
PRESS RELEASES
AIM MRO Acquires Advanced Air West Palm Beach
PRESS RELEASE: AIM MRO
March 11, 2026
AIM MRO Holdings, LLC (“AIM MRO” or the “Company”), a leading provider of highly engineered consumable repair products and materials used primarily in the aerospace aftermarket, today announced that it has acquired Advanced Air West Palm Beach, Inc. (“AA Bushings”), a provider of replacement bushings, sleeves and fasteners for landing gear applications in the aerospace and defense aftermarket.
GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS
States Sue for Tariff Refunds
Michael McConnell
March 11, 2026
Attorneys general in 24 states have filed a lawsuit asking the government to reimburse businesses for the money they’ve already paid in import taxes as well as blocking new levies from going into effect.