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Manufacturing Engineering: October 2020

The October 2020 edition of Manufacturing Engineering is available as a digital magazine. Links to individual articles are below.
The new Muratec LS3015HL is a hybrid combining a 6-kW ‘flying laser’ with punch and threading capabilities.

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.
Ed Sinkora
By Ed Sinkora Contributing Editor, SME Media
An Amada laser system welds a 0.250" stainless steel pressure vessel heating tube.

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.
Geoff Giordano
By Geoff Giordano Contributing Editor, SME Media
Iscar’s ECAl-H3R three-flute, chatter-free end mill for high MRR in aluminum.

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.
Jim Lorincz
By Jim Lorincz Contributing Editor, SME Media
Pilots never see the outside world through the canopy. They see an image of it.

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

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.