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.

08/20/2026

Constant down feed or incremental down feed - what is the difference?

Dr. Jeffrey Badger, The Grinding Doc, breaks it down in this quick grinding lesson.

Learn more: https://thegrindingdoc.com

Boring may be a mature machining process, but it’s far from standing still.Chatter, vibration, tool wear and manual adju...
08/19/2026

Boring may be a mature machining process, but it’s far from standing still.

Chatter, vibration, tool wear and manual adjustments can all chip away at precision and productivity. New boring technologies are tackling those challenges with damped tooling, real-time process monitoring and closed-loop systems that can automatically adjust the tool based on in-process measurements.

The result? Greater accuracy, higher throughput and a path toward lights-out precision boring.

Read “Silencing Chatter & Closing the Loop” from the August issue of Cutting Tool Engineering:
https://ctemag.com/articles/silencing-chatter-and-closing-the-loop/

AI could be more than another piece of technology on the shop floor.LNS is using AI to tackle two very real manufacturin...
08/18/2026

AI could be more than another piece of technology on the shop floor.

LNS is using AI to tackle two very real manufacturing challenges: reducing service calls and transferring valuable knowledge from experienced workers to the next generation.

From an AI-powered customer chatbot to video documentation that turns hands-on expertise into searchable instructions, see how the company is using AI to gain a competitive edge.

Read the story: https://ctemag.com/articles/using-ai-as-a-competitive-differentiator/

08/11/2026

Eager to Learn at Camp CHAMP

Eager to learn—and ready to try it themselves. At Camp CHAMP, students helped operate the machine that snaps a pen together, turning manufacturing into a hands-on experience. Beau says the opportunity was just as rewarding for him as it was for the students.

With thanks to Catherine (Cat) Ross; Terry Iverson; AMT - The Association for Manufacturing Technology; CHAMPIONNow.org; and Smartforce Student Summit.

08/10/2026

Sponsored content from ISCAR Headquarters.

MAX OUT machining performance with ISCAR at IMTS 2026. Visit Booth #431522 to explore ISCAR’s MAXOUT strategy featuring advanced tooling solutions designed to boost productivity, reduce cost per part, and help manufacturers get more from every machine, tool, and operation.

When every micron matters, inspection technology has to keep pace.Petitpierre developed a contactless inspection system ...
08/06/2026

When every micron matters, inspection technology has to keep pace.

Petitpierre developed a contactless inspection system that automatically cleans, dries and measures delicate watch components using machine vision. With a single click, manufacturers can achieve sub-micrometer accuracy while reducing inspection time and manual handling, improving both quality and productivity.

Read how advanced machine vision is helping redefine precision inspection:
https://ctemag.com/articles/clockwork-inspection/

08/04/2026

Sponsored content from Transor.
A TRANSOR System produces ONLY sludge, no cartridges. Transor users get up to 2X for recycled carbide. With current carbide pricing reaching all-time highs, having a TRANSOR system adds up! https://www.transorfilter.com/answers/recycle/

Power generation machining is a world where everything is big, heavy and expensive.The machine tools are enormous. The c...
08/03/2026

Power generation machining is a world where everything is big, heavy and expensive.

The machine tools are enormous. The components can weigh tens of thousands of pounds. The materials are difficult to machine. And with some parts valued at $100,000 or more, there is little room for error.

Christopher Tate explores the challenges, expertise and precision required to machine the components that help keep our energy infrastructure running.
Read the article:

https://ctemag.com/articles/power-generation-machining-big-heavy-expensive/

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