William Leventon

Articles • January 19, 2026 • William Leventon

Deburring Debuts

Machining firms in North America have a couple of new toolholder options designed to help users automate and improve edge-finishing operations.

Articles • July 21, 2025 • William Leventon

Lauding Light Cutting

If a milling strategy comes along that promises critical advantages like higher productivity & longer tool life, it should be no surprise shops flock to it

Articles • February 19, 2025 • William Leventon

Designed For Change

When parts are small and space is tight inside sliding head machines, a new holding system offers fast tool changes and a wide variety of cutting options.

Articles • December 23, 2024 • William Leventon

Making Your Mark

For those who need to permanently mark products with designs, letters or numbers, the latest laser engraving machines offer significant improvements in

Articles • December 23, 2024 • William Leventon

Mini Goes Deeper

The latest addition to the Mini line from Paul Horn GmbH, the Mini 114 allows face grooving up to 10 mm deep. "Until this new addition, the deepest you

Articles • November 27, 2024 • William Leventon

Finishing Off Chips

The addition of a new chip-breaker option to two insert lineups is billed as a boon to the finish of turning processes.

Articles • October 24, 2024 • William Leventon

Adjustable Volume

The FLX tool grinder from Star Cutter Co. can grind carbide tools up to 2" in diameter and 8" in length, and can change when volume requirements change.

Articles • September 27, 2024 • William Leventon

Hard-Job Specialist

Ceratizit's new six-flute endmill tackles titanium and super alloys with advanced geometries, delivering superior stability, cutting performance, and tool life.

Articles • September 27, 2024 • William Leventon

Turning Plus

Vertical turning systems now integrate functions like grinding, combining precision and automation to handle tight tolerances in electric vehicles and jet engines.

Articles • September 1, 2024 • William Leventon

Showcasing skills

Young American machinist heads to WorldSkills Competition in France, Thanks to SkillsUSA's support in bridging U.S. Skills gap.

Articles • August 22, 2024 • William Leventon

A better grip

Toolholder advances can have a big impact on machining results.

Articles • August 21, 2024 • William Leventon

Double Duty Device

Engis Corp. unveils a hybrid bore-honing system integrating multi-stroke honing and single-pass finishing, enhancing precision for hydraulic spool valves.n