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.

10/20/2025

Balance first. Dress last. That’s the textbook approach — and Grinding Doc Jeffrey Badger explains why it still holds up.

Truing the wheel corrects its geometry for any imbalance, even if it makes the wheel a little “eggy.” Rebalancing afterward? That just undoes the correction.

Most of the time, it doesn’t matter much. But when you’re grinding small-diameter tools, it can make all the difference.

Read The Doc’s full explanation in Cutting Tool Engineering: https://www.ctemag.com/articles/final-thing-do-grinding

Stay Sharp.

10/17/2025

The Manufacturing Technology Series Southeast is coming up October 21–23 in Greenville, SC, and we’re excited to partner with Cutting Tool Engineering for this must-attend event!

Discover innovative manufacturing solutions, connect with leading suppliers, and see the technologies driving progress across aerospace, medical, automotive, and general manufacturing.

Register Today with promo code - CTE and get a free expo pass.

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When the shop heats up, staying focused can be a challenge. CTE Expert Contributor Brandt Taylor recently tested out a p...
10/16/2025

When the shop heats up, staying focused can be a challenge. CTE Expert Contributor Brandt Taylor recently tested out a product designed to keep machinists cool and comfortable — the StaCool Vest from StaCool Industries.

Unlike other cooling vests that rely on evaporation or flammable gel packs, the StaCool Vest uses a non-toxic, FDA-approved phase-change gel to safely regulate body temperature for up to three hours.

Comfort and concentration go hand in hand on the shop floor — especially when precision matters.

Read more from Brandt: https://www.ctemag.com/articles/keep-cool

Only 12 more months until the 36th International Manufacturing Technology Show! Over the decades, IMTS has reflected eve...
10/14/2025

Only 12 more months until the 36th International Manufacturing Technology Show! Over the decades, IMTS has reflected every major shift in manufacturing—from faster machines and smarter tools to today’s emphasis on human-centered technology.

In our October issue, CTE expert contributor Christopher Tate explores how design technology (DT) is reshaping productivity by blending advanced engineering tools, IoT connectivity, and ergonomic design to improve the human experience inside manufacturing spaces.

Read more in Cutting Tool Engineering: https://www.ctemag.com/articles/designing-better-manufacturing-experience

10/10/2025

Looking for high-precision grooving and parting without compromising tool life?

Tungaloy-NTK’s TetraForce-Cut gives you 4 cutting edges for maximum efficiency and delivers unmatched rigidity with its innovative 3-point clamping system. It’s ideal for highly precise, shallow grooving, parting-off, and profiling applications where accuracy and stability are critical. Take your grooving operations to the next level with TetraForce-Cut.

10/09/2025

Castrol LIVE from MT Series West

10/08/2025

LANG Technik and Metalcraft Automation LIVE from MT Series West

How it works:Define the Thread Turning or Thread Milling application and the VARGUS GENius immediately begins to search ...
10/08/2025

How it works:

Define the Thread Turning or Thread Milling application and the VARGUS GENius immediately begins to search for the most suitable solution and recommended cutting conditions out of all possible VARGUS tooling data.

To see the complete list of all possible tooling combinations, simply click the “Reset Filter” or change each filter individually. You can also easily modify cutting conditions if needed.

10/08/2025

Mate Precision Technologies LIVE from MT Series West

10/08/2025

Supertec LIVE from MT Series West

10/08/2025

Vargus LIVE from MT Series West

10/08/2025

Marubeni LIVE from MT Series West

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