High-Flying Grades
Machining aerospace-grade aluminum alloys is manageable when using the proper tools and techniques.
Editorial
Alan Richter
Alan Richter, a 40-plus-year veteran journalist, has spent the last 26 years covering the metalworking industry for Cutting Tool Engineering and currently serves as its editor-at-large. Contact him at [email protected].
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Living Large
A run-of-the-mill toolholder won’t cut it when aggressively machining with a large diameter tool.
Get In The Groove
Modern grooving and cut-off systems offer versatile geometries, stronger carbide and ceramic options, smarter cooling and custom tooling for complex parts.
Walter hosts digital press conference to promote ‘The Peak of Productivity’
In connection with the launch of the Drion·tec E-Peak D5150 exchangeable head drill, Walter held a digital press conference Oct. 14 that was presented by Nicole Howind, product manager rotating indexable for Tübingen, Germany-headquartered Walter AG.n
Mazak hosts technology and education event
With its theme of "Drive Results With Innovation," Mazak Corp. hosted the Discover 2025 technology and education event Oct. 6-10 at the machine tool builder's North American headquarters in Florence, Kentucky. n
A Welcome Cover Up
Determining the appropriate coating or combination of multilayered coatings for an application requires tool coating companies to consider many factors.
Zero Is The Point
Reducing setup time between jobs and enabling a machine tool to spend more time producing chips boosts the bottom line.
Press Event Previews EMO 2025
To help promote the 50th anniversary of the EMO trade show, which takes place Sept. 22–26 in Hanover, Germany, show organizer VDW (German Machine Tool Builders' Association) held the EMO 2025 Preview July 10–11 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Trade journalists from 28 countries attended the event, which featured 90-second "elevator pitches" from 26 EMO exhibitors, an interview with VDW Executive Director Dr. Markus Heering, a panel discussion about artificial intelligence, and a presentation by Jayson Myers, CEO of NGen (Next Generation Manufacturing Canada) in Hamilton, Ontario, about Alliance Country Canada @EMO2025 during the first day.
Platinum Tooling Adds to Its Offerings
To help visiting sales representatives, agents, and members of the trade press learn more about its lines of precision machine tool accessories, Platinum Tooling Inc. has created a showroom at its distribution facility in Prospect Heights, Illinois.
Hexagon Live Global 2025 Held in Las Vegas
The Hexagon Live Global conference returned to Las Vegas June 16–19, this time at the Fontainebleau resort and casino. This year marks a quarter century of measurement technology development for Stockholm, Sweden-headquartered Hexagon AB, following its 2001 acquisition of metrology tool manufacturer Brown & Sharpe, said Ola Rollén, chairman of the board.
Shifting To A Rapid Rate
High-speed spindles excel in micromachining. Learn how advanced RPMs enhance precision and reduce cycle times.
Let Precision Be Your Guide
Swiss-style machining guide: When to use guide bushings, alternatives, automation, and bushing selection tips.