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Manufacturing Engineering & Technology Magazine
October 2020
Manufacturing Engineering: October 2020
The October 2020 edition of Manufacturing Engineering is available as a digital magazine. Links to individual articles are below.
View Digital Magazine
Fab Cutting Update: Laser and Waterjet
September 23, 2020
What doesn’t happen in Vegas stays in our magazine. So, we bring you some highlights of the exciting advances in cutting you would have seen at FABTECH 2020 this year in Las Vegas, which has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
By
Ed Sinkora
Contributing Editor,
SME Media
Lasers
Machining & Metal Cutting
Welding With Laser
September 24, 2020
As more original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and job shops “warm up” to the idea of laser welding, many have turned their attention to four specific technologies.
By
Geoff Giordano
Contributing Editor,
SME Media
Lasers
Welding & Cutting
Today’s Solid-Carbide Tools Are Top Producers
September 25, 2020
Solid-carbide round tools have seemingly been around forever; before them, high-speed steel (HSS) tools ruled the roost, and after them a growing selection of alternative processes like indexables, EDM, waterjet and now additive manufacturing emerged as competition.
By
Jim Lorincz
Contributing Editor,
SME Media
Tooling & Workholding
Building and Verifying Tooling for F-35 Fighter Jet Canopy
September 28, 2020
Hockley Pattern & Tool, Halesowen, England, is an example of a company dedicated to the art and science of making perfect tooling.
By
James Barns
Managing Director,
Metrology UK
Measurement & Metrology
Tooling & Workholding
Shop Solutions
PRESS RELEASES
Sandvik Coromant Launches Upgraded End-to-End Tool Reconditioning Experience
PRESS RELEASE: Sandvik Coromant
April 14, 2026
Metal cutting specialist and manufacturing solutions provider Sandvik Coromant has upgraded its tool reconditioning service for solid round cutting tools to give manufacturers complete control over their reconditioning process. The upgraded service replaces a previously manual, multi-stage workflow with a streamlined, fully online experience that dramatically reduces quoting and turnaround times.
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
Meeting the Chip Challenge
SME Staff
April 14, 2026
In machining operations, winning the daily battle against those metal nuisances known as chips isn’t simply a matter of finding a good way to deal with one particular issue. Instead, shops must answer a number of questions, including how best to handle chip breaking, evacuation, conveying, filtration and disposal.
PRESS RELEASES
SPE Collaborates With 3DSHQ to Expand 3D Printing Education
PRESS RELEASE: Society of Plastic Engineers (SPE)
April 13, 2026
The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE), a division of the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), has announced a new collaboration with 3D Supply Headquarters (3DSHQ) to expand the SPE Foundation’s 3D Printer Grant Program for educational institutions nationwide.
Up Front
PRESS RELEASES
Sandvik Coromant Launches Upgraded End-to-End Tool Reconditioning Experience
PRESS RELEASE: Sandvik Coromant
April 14, 2026
Metal cutting specialist and manufacturing solutions provider Sandvik Coromant has upgraded its tool reconditioning service for solid round cutting tools to give manufacturers complete control over their reconditioning process. The upgraded service replaces a previously manual, multi-stage workflow with a streamlined, fully online experience that dramatically reduces quoting and turnaround times.
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
Meeting the Chip Challenge
SME Staff
April 14, 2026
In machining operations, winning the daily battle against those metal nuisances known as chips isn’t simply a matter of finding a good way to deal with one particular issue. Instead, shops must answer a number of questions, including how best to handle chip breaking, evacuation, conveying, filtration and disposal.
PRESS RELEASES
SPE Collaborates With 3DSHQ to Expand 3D Printing Education
PRESS RELEASE: Society of Plastic Engineers (SPE)
April 13, 2026
The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE), a division of the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), has announced a new collaboration with 3D Supply Headquarters (3DSHQ) to expand the SPE Foundation’s 3D Printer Grant Program for educational institutions nationwide.
SME Speaks
PRESS RELEASES
Sandvik Coromant Launches Upgraded End-to-End Tool Reconditioning Experience
PRESS RELEASE: Sandvik Coromant
April 14, 2026
Metal cutting specialist and manufacturing solutions provider Sandvik Coromant has upgraded its tool reconditioning service for solid round cutting tools to give manufacturers complete control over their reconditioning process. The upgraded service replaces a previously manual, multi-stage workflow with a streamlined, fully online experience that dramatically reduces quoting and turnaround times.
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
Meeting the Chip Challenge
SME Staff
April 14, 2026
In machining operations, winning the daily battle against those metal nuisances known as chips isn’t simply a matter of finding a good way to deal with one particular issue. Instead, shops must answer a number of questions, including how best to handle chip breaking, evacuation, conveying, filtration and disposal.
PRESS RELEASES
SPE Collaborates With 3DSHQ to Expand 3D Printing Education
PRESS RELEASE: Society of Plastic Engineers (SPE)
April 13, 2026
The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE), a division of the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), has announced a new collaboration with 3D Supply Headquarters (3DSHQ) to expand the SPE Foundation’s 3D Printer Grant Program for educational institutions nationwide.
Advanced Manufacturing Now
PRESS RELEASES
Sandvik Coromant Launches Upgraded End-to-End Tool Reconditioning Experience
PRESS RELEASE: Sandvik Coromant
April 14, 2026
Metal cutting specialist and manufacturing solutions provider Sandvik Coromant has upgraded its tool reconditioning service for solid round cutting tools to give manufacturers complete control over their reconditioning process. The upgraded service replaces a previously manual, multi-stage workflow with a streamlined, fully online experience that dramatically reduces quoting and turnaround times.
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
Meeting the Chip Challenge
SME Staff
April 14, 2026
In machining operations, winning the daily battle against those metal nuisances known as chips isn’t simply a matter of finding a good way to deal with one particular issue. Instead, shops must answer a number of questions, including how best to handle chip breaking, evacuation, conveying, filtration and disposal.
PRESS RELEASES
SPE Collaborates With 3DSHQ to Expand 3D Printing Education
PRESS RELEASE: Society of Plastic Engineers (SPE)
April 13, 2026
The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE), a division of the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), has announced a new collaboration with 3D Supply Headquarters (3DSHQ) to expand the SPE Foundation’s 3D Printer Grant Program for educational institutions nationwide.
Research Focus
PRESS RELEASES
Sandvik Coromant Launches Upgraded End-to-End Tool Reconditioning Experience
PRESS RELEASE: Sandvik Coromant
April 14, 2026
Metal cutting specialist and manufacturing solutions provider Sandvik Coromant has upgraded its tool reconditioning service for solid round cutting tools to give manufacturers complete control over their reconditioning process. The upgraded service replaces a previously manual, multi-stage workflow with a streamlined, fully online experience that dramatically reduces quoting and turnaround times.
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
Meeting the Chip Challenge
SME Staff
April 14, 2026
In machining operations, winning the daily battle against those metal nuisances known as chips isn’t simply a matter of finding a good way to deal with one particular issue. Instead, shops must answer a number of questions, including how best to handle chip breaking, evacuation, conveying, filtration and disposal.
PRESS RELEASES
SPE Collaborates With 3DSHQ to Expand 3D Printing Education
PRESS RELEASE: Society of Plastic Engineers (SPE)
April 13, 2026
The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE), a division of the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), has announced a new collaboration with 3D Supply Headquarters (3DSHQ) to expand the SPE Foundation’s 3D Printer Grant Program for educational institutions nationwide.
Marketing for Manufacturing
PRESS RELEASES
Sandvik Coromant Launches Upgraded End-to-End Tool Reconditioning Experience
PRESS RELEASE: Sandvik Coromant
April 14, 2026
Metal cutting specialist and manufacturing solutions provider Sandvik Coromant has upgraded its tool reconditioning service for solid round cutting tools to give manufacturers complete control over their reconditioning process. The upgraded service replaces a previously manual, multi-stage workflow with a streamlined, fully online experience that dramatically reduces quoting and turnaround times.
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
Meeting the Chip Challenge
SME Staff
April 14, 2026
In machining operations, winning the daily battle against those metal nuisances known as chips isn’t simply a matter of finding a good way to deal with one particular issue. Instead, shops must answer a number of questions, including how best to handle chip breaking, evacuation, conveying, filtration and disposal.
PRESS RELEASES
SPE Collaborates With 3DSHQ to Expand 3D Printing Education
PRESS RELEASE: Society of Plastic Engineers (SPE)
April 13, 2026
The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE), a division of the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), has announced a new collaboration with 3D Supply Headquarters (3DSHQ) to expand the SPE Foundation’s 3D Printer Grant Program for educational institutions nationwide.
Advanced Manufacturing Now
PRESS RELEASES
Sandvik Coromant Launches Upgraded End-to-End Tool Reconditioning Experience
PRESS RELEASE: Sandvik Coromant
April 14, 2026
Metal cutting specialist and manufacturing solutions provider Sandvik Coromant has upgraded its tool reconditioning service for solid round cutting tools to give manufacturers complete control over their reconditioning process. The upgraded service replaces a previously manual, multi-stage workflow with a streamlined, fully online experience that dramatically reduces quoting and turnaround times.
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
Meeting the Chip Challenge
SME Staff
April 14, 2026
In machining operations, winning the daily battle against those metal nuisances known as chips isn’t simply a matter of finding a good way to deal with one particular issue. Instead, shops must answer a number of questions, including how best to handle chip breaking, evacuation, conveying, filtration and disposal.
PRESS RELEASES
SPE Collaborates With 3DSHQ to Expand 3D Printing Education
PRESS RELEASE: Society of Plastic Engineers (SPE)
April 13, 2026
The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE), a division of the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), has announced a new collaboration with 3D Supply Headquarters (3DSHQ) to expand the SPE Foundation’s 3D Printer Grant Program for educational institutions nationwide.
Workforce Pipeline
PRESS RELEASES
Sandvik Coromant Launches Upgraded End-to-End Tool Reconditioning Experience
PRESS RELEASE: Sandvik Coromant
April 14, 2026
Metal cutting specialist and manufacturing solutions provider Sandvik Coromant has upgraded its tool reconditioning service for solid round cutting tools to give manufacturers complete control over their reconditioning process. The upgraded service replaces a previously manual, multi-stage workflow with a streamlined, fully online experience that dramatically reduces quoting and turnaround times.
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
Meeting the Chip Challenge
SME Staff
April 14, 2026
In machining operations, winning the daily battle against those metal nuisances known as chips isn’t simply a matter of finding a good way to deal with one particular issue. Instead, shops must answer a number of questions, including how best to handle chip breaking, evacuation, conveying, filtration and disposal.
PRESS RELEASES
SPE Collaborates With 3DSHQ to Expand 3D Printing Education
PRESS RELEASE: Society of Plastic Engineers (SPE)
April 13, 2026
The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE), a division of the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), has announced a new collaboration with 3D Supply Headquarters (3DSHQ) to expand the SPE Foundation’s 3D Printer Grant Program for educational institutions nationwide.
Viewpoints
PRESS RELEASES
Sandvik Coromant Launches Upgraded End-to-End Tool Reconditioning Experience
PRESS RELEASE: Sandvik Coromant
April 14, 2026
Metal cutting specialist and manufacturing solutions provider Sandvik Coromant has upgraded its tool reconditioning service for solid round cutting tools to give manufacturers complete control over their reconditioning process. The upgraded service replaces a previously manual, multi-stage workflow with a streamlined, fully online experience that dramatically reduces quoting and turnaround times.
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
Meeting the Chip Challenge
SME Staff
April 14, 2026
In machining operations, winning the daily battle against those metal nuisances known as chips isn’t simply a matter of finding a good way to deal with one particular issue. Instead, shops must answer a number of questions, including how best to handle chip breaking, evacuation, conveying, filtration and disposal.
PRESS RELEASES
SPE Collaborates With 3DSHQ to Expand 3D Printing Education
PRESS RELEASE: Society of Plastic Engineers (SPE)
April 13, 2026
The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE), a division of the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), has announced a new collaboration with 3D Supply Headquarters (3DSHQ) to expand the SPE Foundation’s 3D Printer Grant Program for educational institutions nationwide.