b'Table of ContentsAugust 2021Volume 73Issue 8 1 Northfield Plaza, Suite 240Northfield, IL 60093COVER STORY 847-498-9100 Fax: 847-559-444414Visionary Journey www.ctemag.com / www.cteguide.comPart manufacturers can reap signi cant bene ts by weaving a digital threadPublisherthrough their plants but face potential pitfalls. Dennis [email protected] DEPARTMENTSEditorial22In the Groove 4 MetalworkingGreg Bartlett, Managing EditorTake the plunge with the bestProduct Review [email protected] tools and techniques6 Machine Technology Gina Stehl, Creative Directorfor the job. [email protected] Facemilling Get With theAlan Richter, Editor-at-Large8 [email protected] in mat erials andProgrammachines further facemilling. 12Robotics Results Contributors34On Point Cutting Tool Engineering regularly features CNC machines and38 Productive Times writing by numerous industry experts and programming have changedpractitioners, such as Jeffrey Badger,how cutting tools are made40 Advertisers Index Christopher Tate, Brandt Taylor andand maintained. Craig Zoberis.36Video Showcase 41 Look-Ahead Advertising SalesCompanies and products areScott Beller, Easthighlighted. 847-714-0183 [email protected] Tobiason, Central/WestWhats new at www.ctemag.com [email protected] Tool EngineeringDave Jones, Centralrecently hosted a Q&A-style708-442-5633 webinar with industry [email protected] from Walter AG and RobbJack Corp. exploring the difficultiesFor instant access,Corporate Staffassociated with machiningscan with yourChief Executive Officeraluminum. cteplus.delivr.com/2maab smartphone Dennis Spaeth [email protected]/Director of SalesKenneth SpaethFollow Us on 847-714-0173 [email protected] Methods Machine Tools Inc. for the grandControlleropening of its Chicago Technical Center onJulie DistenfieldAug. 26 and 27. The companys Chicago [email protected] to the technical center earlier this year to provide faster installations, more capabilitiesCirculationand more responsive service calls to MidwestStamats Data Managementcustomers. Registration is available at www. [email protected]. See this and more on800-553-8878CTE social media.2AUGUST 2021TOC.indd 2 7/20/21 11:51 AM'