Cutting Tool Engineering

Cutting Tool Engineering Since 1955, CTE's editorial package has made it the must-read magazine for metalworkers.

Cutting Tool Engineering magazine is published monthly by CTE Publications Inc., 1 Northfield Plaza, Suite 240, Northfield, IL 60093.

Ask the Grinding Doc: Did grinding really cause a landing gear failure?Jeffrey Badger takes a close look at the NTSB rep...
08/20/2025

Ask the Grinding Doc: Did grinding really cause a landing gear failure?

Jeffrey Badger takes a close look at the NTSB report on the Alaska Air Boeing 737 incident. Could overtempering from grinding be the culprit—or is the story more complicated? Dive into the details on fatigue, surface finish, and thermal damage.

🔗 Read more: https://www.ctemag.com/articles/grinding-fatigue

08/13/2025

How do you go from setup to cutting in seconds?

Lyndex-Nikken’s Zero Point clamping system delivers repeatable precision, high clamping force, and fast changeovers that keep spindles turning.

Watch how it works in this video supplement to our Zero is the Point feature.

Lyndex-Nikken

Cut setup time from hours → seconds.Zero-point clamping = more uptime, more automation, micron-level accuracy.Read Zero ...
08/11/2025

Cut setup time from hours → seconds.

Zero-point clamping = more uptime, more automation, micron-level accuracy.
Read Zero is the Point. Link in bio.

Cut setup times from hours to seconds.Zero-point clamping systems make it possible—boosting machine uptime, enabling aut...
08/11/2025

Cut setup times from hours to seconds.

Zero-point clamping systems make it possible—boosting machine uptime, enabling automation, and delivering micron-level repeatability.

Our latest feature, Zero is the Point, dives into how manufacturers are using these systems to bridge the gap between today’s challenges and tomorrow’s automated shop floor.

📖 Read the full article: https://www.ctemag.com/articles/zero-point

Stay Sharp with Cutting Tool Engineering.Whether you prefer flipping through pages or scrolling on screen, CTE brings yo...
08/08/2025

Stay Sharp with Cutting Tool Engineering.

Whether you prefer flipping through pages or scrolling on screen, CTE brings you the latest in machining strategies, tool innovation, and real-world solutions.
🛠 Print and digital subscriptions available.

📬 Sign up today: https://cte.circumatic.com

See how BMW’s EV gear production is benefiting from advanced shot peening.Featured in the August issue of Cutting Tool E...
08/06/2025

See how BMW’s EV gear production is benefiting from advanced shot peening.

Featured in the August issue of Cutting Tool Engineering, Rösler’s RST 200-S15 system helps BMW deliver consistent compressive stress across gear components—while also reducing energy usage and maintenance downtime.
Key features include:
�✔ 15-station satellite table�
✔ Dual Gamma 400 turbines
�✔ Adaptive blasting and real-time monitoring
✔ Full integration into BMW’s master control system

Read the full story here: https://www.ctemag.com/articles/getting-gear-shot-peening

Protect your cutting tools with Beckett Packaging—durable, reliable and Made in the USA. Our protective tubes and contai...
08/03/2025

Protect your cutting tools with Beckett Packaging—durable, reliable and Made in the USA. Our protective tubes and containers shield tools from damage during storage and transport. Multiple styles and sizes available. In stock and ready to ship. Free samples available.
🔗 https://cleartecpackaging.com/beckett-items.html

Cleartec Packaging

When you're chasing tight tolerances or trying to boost throughput, every little edge matters.The August issue of Cuttin...
08/01/2025

When you're chasing tight tolerances or trying to boost throughput, every little edge matters.
The August issue of Cutting Tool Engineering is here—with insights you can put to work:
🔹 How shops win big with zero-point workholding
🔹 Unlocking precision in automotive machining
🔹 Mastering high-efficiency milling
🔹 4 expert tips for long overhangs from Sandvik

📖 Flip through the issue now: https://www.ctemag.com/magazine

💬 What’s your biggest machining challenge right now?

Machinists: You know the drill (literally). Boring, threading, reaming—every shop does it. But sometimes, those standard...
07/30/2025

Machinists: You know the drill (literally). Boring, threading, reaming—every shop does it. But sometimes, those standard hole finishing techniques just don’t cut it.

When tolerances are tight or surfaces need to be just right, these alternative methods step in:
✅ Ballizing
✅ Rotary broaching
✅ Honing
✅ Roller burnishing
✅ Abrasive flow machining
✅ Ceramic brushes

Ever tried one of these? 👇 Drop your experience in the comments!
🔗 https://www.ctemag.com/articles/when-unconventional-methods-pay

07/28/2025

“A microtool just doesn’t want to run at a slower speed… you need all the speed you can get.”

In the latest issue of Cutting Tool Engineering, Alan Richter dives into how ultra-high-speed spindles from GMN and WTO are helping shops:
🔹 Cut cycle times by more than 50%
🔹 Extend microtool life
🔹 Achieve mirror-like finishes—even on complex parts

🎥 PLUS: Watch our exclusive GMN spindle video and see the precision for yourself.
📖Read the article: https://www.ctemag.com/articles/shifting-rapid-rate

07/25/2025

Swiss-style, your way.
Slide or fix. With or without a guide bushing.
INDEX Traub TNL = precision and flexibility in one.
🎥 Watch the machine in action
🔗 Link in bio for full article



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