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Walther Trowal GmbH & Co. KG, Haan, Germany, recently introduced "trowalplast HDC," a newly developed, fast-cutting plastic media said to be ideal for grinding and surface smoothing of metal workpieces, especially die-castings, the company announced in a Feb. 11 news release.

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College gets $6M grant to expand welding and metalworking programs

National Park College has been awarded a $6 million Higher Industry Readiness through Educational Development (HIRED) grant from the Arkansas Department of Commerce to construct a state-of-the-art 12,000-square-foot welding and metalworking facility.

Rego-Fix opens Center for Machining Excellence

October 2024 marks a significant milestone for the REGO-FIX Group: The Swiss company from Baselland has opened a state-of-the-art learning center in Whitestown, Indiana, with a new 12,900 square meters building adjacent to its existing U.S. headquarters.

Star Cutter incorporates Tru Tech Brand into grinding technology portfolio

In a strategic move, Star Cutter has assumed design and manufacturing rights to Tru Tech grinding technology, extending the company’s solutions across the grinding lifecycle into blank preparation and cylindrical grinding

nLIGHT launches advanced laser technology for cutting and process monitoring

The nLIGHT Inc. company has announced the global launch of two new products: nfinity and ProcessGUARD, designed to meet advanced metal fabrication demands.

ZOLLER announces winners of 2024 Toolroom of the Year

Zoller Inc. selected the winners of its inaugural Toolroom of the Year competition during the 2024 International Manufacturing Technology Show in Chicago.

GROB Systems to host Aerospace Technology Day

GROB Systems Inc., a global supplier of manufacturing systems and machine tools, will host an Aerospace Technology Day, together with industry partners Concepts NREC, Emuge-Franken USA, Open Mind Technologies, Seco, and Third Wave Systems at GROB’s North America headquarters and production facility.

Stanford drives innovation with advanced Tantalum materials

Advanced materials are the backbone of technological innovation, and Stanford Advanced Materials’ Tantalum products, which include Tantalum Powder, Tantalum Strip Wire Rod, Tantalum Tube, and Tantalum Ingot, are integral to high-performance applications across industries such as electronics, aerospace, and medicine.

Aircraft company appoints chief technology officer

New Horizon Aircraft, the Toronto-based company doing business as Horizon Aircraft, an advanced aerospace engineering company and developer of the world’s first electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) vehicle has appointed Tom Brassington as chief technology officer.

Cutting tool orders hit $208.1M in June, narrowing YTD gains

Shipments of cutting tools were $208.1 million in June 2024. Orders decreased 2.9% from May 2024 and were down 4.2% from June 2023. Year-to-date shipments totaled $1.27 billion, up 2.6% from shipments made in the first six months of 2023.

Ceratizit Hard Material Solutions Division continues North American growth

Ceratizit’s Hard Material Solutions division continued its expansion into the North American market by showcasing the company’s latest carbide wear parts at the recently completed 2024 International Woodworking Fair (IWF).

Global distributor adds lubrication and power quality solutions suppliers

RS, a trading brand of RS Group plc, a digitally enabled global distributor of product and service solutions for industrial customers, added two new suppliers to its expansive line card: Lincoln Industrial, an SKF brand, and MTE Corporation.

Rösler UK and Pratt and Whitney optimize part finishing

At the Christchurch Engine Centre in New Zealand, surfacing solutions expert Rösler UK has worked with Pratt & Whitney to improve their shot blasting process.

Sky’s the Limit: How two companies are transforming aircraft development

DarkAero, an aerospace company based in Madison, Wisconsin, is on a mission to revolutionize personal aviation.

Malaysia an alternative for German machine tool manufacturers

Following delivery difficulties, market lockdowns and logistics bottlenecks it experienced during the pandemic, the German machine tool industry is now looking intensively at how it can position itself more broadly on the global market.

WFL machines manufacture key aerospace components

WFL Multifunction Turning and Milling Centers are employed across various industries, with aerospace being a significant market. ArianeGroup, at the forefront of space transportation, stands as a prime example of utilizing Millturn machines. The production of key components necessitates the use of reliable and precise machinery.

Emuge-Franken USA celebrates 40th anniversary

This year, Emuge-Franken USA, a manufacturer of taps, thread mills, drills, end mills, and other rotary cutting tools, is celebrating its 40th anniversary. 

May U.S. cutting tool orders totaled $214.4M, up 4% YTD over 2023

Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report compiled in a collaboration between AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology and the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI), were $214.4 million in May 2024.

GF Machining celebrates 70 years of EDM technology

Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) was invented 70 years ago. AGIE and Charmilles were the pioneers of this technology at the time and are still world market leaders today under the umbrella of GF Machining Solutions, constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible. 

MSC Industrial acquires two cutting tool firms

 MSC Industrial Supply Co., a distributor of Metalworking and Maintenance, Repair and Operations supplies to industrial customers throughout North America, has acquired ApTex Inc. and Premier Tool Grinding Inc.

Sandvik Coromant expands South Carolina carbide operations

Sandvik Coromant is expanding operations in Oconee County, South Carolina. The $29.4 million investment will improve the company’s Westminster production facility.

KBC Tools & Machinery Canada celebrates 35 years north of the border

August 1, 2024 marks KBC Tools & Machinery Canada’s 35th anniversary as an MRO supplier serving the Canadian metalworking industry.

U.S. cutting tools orders top $200M

Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report compiled in a collaboration between AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology and the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI), reached $214.7 million in April 2024.

National Manufacturing acquired by CORE Industrial Partners

National Manufacturing Co., a Piscataway, New Jersey-based provider of specialty deep and shallow drawn stamping, was acquired by Chicago-based CORE Industrial Partners, according to a Tuesday announcement from the company.

Zoller to host 2024 Open House and Technology Days

Explore integrated solutions that make manufacturing more efficient at Zoller Inc.'s 2024 Open House and Technology Days.

Big Daishowa announces personnel appointments

Big Daishowa has made several personnel changes to support the company’s strategic initiatives. 

Cutting tool orders hits $212.4 million in March, up 2% year-to-date

March 2024 U.S. cutting tool consumption totaled $212.4 million, according to the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI) and AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology.

Unisig to showcase deep hole drilling solutions at IMTS

Unisig will showcase its comprehensive portfolio of deep hole drilling solutions in booth 339159 at IMTS 2024, Sept. 9 – 14, in Chicago.

Tyrolit acquires majority stake in Contec

In a move to strengthen its floor grinding & surface preparation business, the Tyrolit Group invests in German company Contec Maschinenbau & Entwicklungstechnik GmbH. Contec is a leading global supplier of state-of-the-art machines for surface preparation and finishing.

HGG Profiling Equipment BV names area sales manager

HGG Profiling Equipment BV has named Mark Eastin as the area sales manager in the Western US, Western Canada, Alaska, and Hawaii regions.  

MSC Industrial Supply acquires intellectual assets from Schmitz Manufacturing

MSC Industrial Supply Co., a distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) products, has completed the acquisition of intellectual property (IP) assets from Schmitz Manufacturing Research & Technology LLC (SMRT) related to its technology solutions for the U.S. manufacturing industry. 

Top 5 Robot Trends 2024

The stock of operational robots around the globe hit a new record of about 3.9 million units. This demand is driven by technological innovations.

Walter launches automation service

Walter Surface Technologies has launched a new service to expand on its automation and robotic solutions for industrial manufacturers.

Cutting tool orders totaled $202.7 million in November 2023

November 2023 U.S. cutting tool consumption totaled $202.7 million. This total was down 4.9% from October’s $213 million and up 4.4% when compared with the $194.1 million reported for November 2022.

Ceratizit names new national channel manager

Ceratizit has named  Anja Taylor as the company’s new Channel Manager to work directly with distributors throughout the United States. 

Tyrolit acquires Acme Abrasives

The Tyrolit Group has acquired all of the stock of Acme Abrasives, a specialized abrasives manufacturer and provider based in Michigan

TRUMPF and The Exploration Company cooperate on 3D printing of spacecraft parts

Metal 3D printing enables space companies to manufacture key components on an industrial scale

Lyndex-Nikken expands sales team

Lyndex-Nikken, manufacturer and provider of high-performance machine tool accessories, has expanded its sales team to "better serve the evolving needs of industry in the U.S."

CGTech celebrates 35-year anniversary

CGTech, the Irvine, California-based developer of VERICUT CNC machine simulation software, celebrated 35 years of growth and innovation in CNC simulation and optimization in 2023.

Cutting tool orders totaled $213 million in October

October 2023 U.S. cutting tool consumption totaled $219.2 million, according to the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI) and AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology.

Predictive maintenance market to reach $26.5 billion

A recent market study shows that the predictive maintenance market is expected to grow from $5.3 billion in 2021 to $26.5 billion by 2028. The market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 27.4% from 2022 to 2028. 

New Vision achieves aerospace quality certification

New Vision Industries, the precision machining division of The Producto Group, has earned the AS9100D certification, a renowned aerospace standard.

Strategic pressure-reducing designs protect mission-critical aerospace systems

Strategic design for pressure-reducing aerospace applications protect mission-critical systems

Aerospace bushings manufacturer upgrades to 100% part inspection

A California-based manufacturer of precision aerospace bushings has installed a new inspection system to achieve 100 percent inspection of its parts.

Ceratizit adds application engineer to Southern Region

Ceratizit welcomes Justin Vititoe as an Application Engineer with an operating base in Tennessee. Vititoe's 24 years of industry experience includes a focus on all aspects of CNC programming.

Ceratizit acquires aerospace tooling specialist

Ceratizit SA acquired all shares of Xceliron Corp., a Chatsworth, California-based round tool manufacturer that provides solid-carbide tools for the aerospace and automotive industries in the U.S.

Lyndex-Nikken hires two regional sales representatives

Lyndex-Nikken, a Mundelein, Illinois-based manufacturer and provider of high-performance machine tool accessories, expanded its sales team with the addition of two regional sales representatives.

CGTech announces worldwide reseller agreement

CGTech, the developer of Vericut verification, simulation and optimization software, announced a reseller agreement with Bristol, England-based iComat, pioneer of the first-ever defect-free tape-steering process for composite component production.

An impossible engineering feat made possible 

In partnership with Sandvik Group, Sandvik Coromant has developed a statue made using AI modeling and cutting-edge manufacturing solutions.

A platform company goes on acquisition spree

InCompass, an umbrella company formed to bring together businesses offering manufacturing solutions, has made two acquisitions that “align perfectly with the InCompass commitment to delivering superior industrial solutions.”

Machining ports made simple

Using multiple tools for an application can often slow you down, but with indexable port-cutting drills, machining ports can be much simpler.

Koma Precision appoints regional sales manager

Koma Precision, Inc., East Windsor, Conn., has appointed Josh Kent as its regional sales manager for the Central Mid-West.

Optimism abounds at HxGN Live Global 2023

Sustainability. Autonomy. Collaboration. These topics were amply covered at Stockholm-headquartered Hexagon AB’s HxGN Live Global 2023 conference, which took place June 12-15 at the Caesars Forum conference center in Las Vegas.

Sandvik Coromant joins aerospace group as associate member

The Aerospace Industries Association Board of Governors officially added Sandvik Coromant to its list of Associate Members on June 1.

Formula One subcontractor accelerates quality control

An LK Metrology portable arm with a 2-meter reach halves the time for inspecting large components.

Walter to feature expanded cutting tool line at Eastec

Walter's exhibit will feature a huge expansion to the Prototyp brand Advance and Supreme line of solid-carbide endmills.

What types of CNC machines will smart factories demand?

Different types of CNC machines will appear in smart factories. Here’s what you need to know about upgrading and updating your machines.

Counter-rotation maximizes deep-hole concentricity

While shops can perform rotating-workpiece deep-hole drilling on a turning machine, a dedicated deep-hole drilling machine using what’s known as counter-rotation will net much better results.

CGTech celebrates 35th anniversary

CGTech, developer of Vericut CNC machine simulation software, is celebrating 35 years of growth and innovation in CNC simulation and optimization in 2023.

Meeting deep-hole drilling challenges

Deep-hole drilling counts among the special disciplines within the field of machining, particularly as these kinds of machining steps usually require special equipment in terms of both tools and machines.

OSG USA names national accounts strategic manager

OSG USA Inc., a subsidiary of OSG Corp., announced that Rick Harris has been hired as national accounts strategic manager.

Bystronic gets a 'mega' productivity boost

Bystronic Laser AG, working jointly with EMCO GmbH from Hallein/Salzburg, undertook a complete redesign of the machine frame machining process so that it could be carried out by EMCO Mecof's Megamill high-gantry milling machine.

Post-processing AM parts with wet blasting

Additive manufacturing is not perfect, and one area where significant issues reside is in the surface finish of AM parts as they come out of the build chamber or off the build plate.

Eccentric positioning system determines tool position and angle

A breakthrough ultrahigh-precision robotic machine tool positions an object anywhere in a 215 mm circle with accuracy, speed and controlled force.

Sandvik Coromant facility wins Best Plants Award

The award recognizes the world-class carbide manufacturing facility’s operational excellence, customer focus, and ongoing employee engagement.

Mikron Tool’s ‘crazy’ IMTS innovations

Eagerly awaited, IMTS is finally opening its doors again after a forced break due to the pandemic. And during the break, Mikron Tool’s R&D department has been busy developing better ways to machine demanding materials in the micron range. Some of them are "crazy."

Boost productivity by better punch and die maintenance

Advanced rotary surface grinders speed maintenance, extend tool life, and decrease press downtime compared to traditional, labor-intensive grinding methods.

UK-based Marlor Tooling invests in high-tech grinding technology

Marlor Tooling has been designing and manufacturing cutting tools for more than 20 years. The company has invested in a new linear grinder with robotic loading and RFID technology.

Park Engineering upgrades machining capacity for larger parts

Stalybridge, UK-based engineering company Park Engineering has increased the size of parts it can machine and subsequently measure on a coordinate measuring machine (CMM).

Aerospace manufacturing expertise combined in one center

The Starrag site in Rorschacherberg in Switzerland is synonymous with highly productive, long-lasting machining solutions in the aircraft industry. This is what made this site the perfect choice for the Starrag Competence Center Aerospace.

Photochemical etching of microfluidic plates

Plate heat exchangers are found in numerous industrial applications, and essentially use metal plates to transfer heat between two fluids. Their use is burgeoning as they out-perform conventional heat exchangers (often a coiled pipe containing one fluid that passes through a chamber containing another fluid) as the fluids being cooled are in contact with a much greater surface area, which optimizes the transfer of heat and greatly increases the speed of temperature change. 

Koma makes executive appointments

Koma Precision Inc., East Windsor, Conn., has announced a series of executive appointments.

Have you tried trochoidal milling?

Trochoidal milling within a machine tool is classified as creating a circular machining toolpath with low radial engagement and constant feed per tooth. This results in a reduced chip thickness.

Easier design integration and faster supply using standard parts

Standard parts and components are as vital to engineering today as they were in the mid-twentieth century. The main changes in the industry have been the technology that has enabled faster design and manufacture, enabling greater productivity.

Norton | Saint-Gobain strives for gold with USA luge team

Saint-Gobain Abrasives, one of the world’s largest abrasives manufacturers and primary sponsor of the USA Luge Team, celebrated the 40th anniversary of its partnership with the luge team during the Olympic Games in Beijing.

Solving spindle problems boosts the bottom line

CNC machine tool spindles are essential to any drilling, milling, boring, grinding, routing, cutting, or sawing process, and many manufacturers and machine shops rely on rebuilders to get production back online as quickly as possible when problems arise, and replacement is required. However, rebuilding a spindle is not always as simple as shipping off a problematic unit to have its parts replaced.

Cloud-based CNC monitoring comes to aerospace manufacturer

With its 5-axis CNC machines running 24 hours a day up to 7 days a week, Tech Manufacturing, a Pennsylvania-based supplier of machined metal parts for aerospace clients such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Bombardier, looked to Moxa for smarter operation and real-time machine performance data.

Manufacturer invests in compact, portable metrology tools

Part of the RENK group, Horstman is a manufacturer and global supplier of suspension systems for heavily armored and tracked vehicles. It also produces safety-critical engineering components allied to its core products for the sub-sea and aerospace industries. Because of the critical nature of its products, the company has invested in new CMM technology.

No surprises when machining composites

When drilling holes in most aerospace components, manufacturers have three chances of getting the hole correct — after which, it will be impossible to rework the hole within the required design specifications.

ARCH Cutting Tools names managers

ARCH Cutting Tools in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan named two key manager positions. Anja Redzepagic was named national channel manager and key accounts, and Dave Valtierra was named West Coast Regional Manager. 

Seco Tools event explores aerospace issues collaboratively

The aerospace industry faces complex issues, such as environmental issues and the need for efficient designs, lightweight materials and 3D-printed parts. To help address these and other issues, Seco Tools hosted the Inspiration Through Innovation (ITI) 2021 virtual event Dec. 1.

United Grinding's C.O.R.E. shown at Evolution to Revolution event

United Grinding North America opened its doors for Evolution to Revolution, a precision CNC grinding industry event filled with live machine demonstrations, technology innovations, breakout discussion sessions and keynote presentations from some of the industry’s best-known companies.

Sandvik Coromant invests in the U.S. market

Sandvik Coromant is strengthening its position within the solid round tools segment and continues to invest in new facilities and production capabilities in the U.S. market.

Walter showcases advanced cutting tools at trade shows

Walter, a cutting tool manufacturer in Waukesha, Wisconsin, will showcase several cutting tool technologies at the EASTEC ’21 and SOUTHTEC ’21 trade shows.

GWS Tool Group and Haimer USA form Safe-Lock partnership

GWS Tool Group and Haimer USA signed a U.S. licensing agreement for Haimer's Safe-Lock anti-pullout system.

Contract manufacturers add metal AM to their offerings

Contract manufacturers across the country provide technical capabilities for customers who do not have to invest in machinery or labor. Some of these versatile manufacturers have added advanced additive technologies to their arsenal.

GWS Tool Group acquires carbide and PCD company

CJT's expertise will bolster GWS' capability and capacity in holemaking, brazed construction carbide tools and PCD round tools.

Omax to host virtual waterjet event

Join OMAX in its next virtual event, “The Versatile World of Waterjet” as company representatives explore the many roles waterjet plays and where it shows up in unexpected places. 

Overcoming the challenges of marking on aluminum

Aluminum, with its many advantageous properties, is used in a wide spectrum of industries to manufacture a vast, and growing, range of products. As the use of aluminum is so varied, so are its' traceability requirements.

Starrag and Amorphology open lab for machining aerospace parts

Starrag, a manufacturer of CNC metalworking machinery and Amorphology, a developer of advanced amorphous metals, established a laboratory where customers of both companies can observe real-time precision engineering and machining of complex gears using amorphous metals.

GWS names technology director and application specialists

GWS Tool Group in Taveres, Florida, has named several new members to its team including a new technology director.

Mitsui installs machine tool with electro erosion technology

Mitsui Seiki in Indianapolis has produced the first commercial CNC machine tool that incorporates the Blue Arc HSEE (High Speed Electro Erosion) material removal process technology that is exclusively licensed by General Electric.

Lawlor named new CEO of Dapra

Shawn Lawlor has been named CEO of DAPRA after Linda Pilvelis retires March 1, 2021.

GWS Tool Group acquires custom tool manufacturer

The acquisition of Taurus Tool enhances the GWS product portfolio and capabilities in the area of custom HSS tooling and custom thread-on modular tooling, while adding additional capacity for complex carbide hole making and milling tools.

United Grinding expands outreach initiatives

Software provides significant time and cost savings

Founded in 1976 by George McNab to serve the growing demand for precision aerospace components, Mac Machine Company Inc. has since expanded its manufacturing capabilities to serve the defense, commercial aircraft, and medical diagnostics and implant industries. Mac Machine provides clients like Honeywell, Northrup Grummon, Sandia National Laboratories, and Zimmer Medical with a variety of precision parts, assemblies and weldments, all designed and produced at its 20,000-sq-ft facility in Baltimore, Maryland.

Software keeps parts flying

Global Shop Solutions' ERP software provides information to all areas of King Machine's business by giving every employee the tools they need to do their jobs efficiently and accurately.

OMNI Aerospace expands large part capabilities

Omni Aerospace needed to produce large, flight-ready parts within strict design tolerances and surface finishes in a time-sensitive manner. Starrag's Ecospeed F1540 machining centers fit the bill.

Machining centers take jets to new heights

The F-35 Lightning is one of the most complex and lethal combat fighter jets in the world, and this machine is constructed with thousands of precision components. Starrag machinery are used to produce some of the most complex components on these precision jets.

The best ‘little’ job shop in Texas

The Bell Helicopter Drive Systems Center (DSC) in Arlington, Texas, can never be confused with anything “little.” It’s a huge facility, filled with the latest milling, drilling, and boring technologies. In fact, some newly installed equipment is making some of the company's biggest components in its history. 

Automated mixed batch regrinding with RFID workflow

Schunk, a premium tooling and resharpening company in Germany, utilizes state-of-the-art grinding systems and an ANCA workflow RFID system to finish job packets in a chaotic fashion driven by production needs rather than by job order.

Articles on Abrasives

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Making the grade

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The Flying Five

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Climate change hacks for aerospace

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Knobs for machining at new heights

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Aerospace: Space is the place

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Aerospace: Taking flight

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Aerospace: Sky is the limit

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It's a seller's market

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Automation for aerospace

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Shop roughs it in Texas

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COVID strikes back

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Stainless takes flight

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Modular drills provide advantages

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Pay attention to abrasives

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Fastened for flight

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Living Large With 3D Printing

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Automated inspection takes flight

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New breed of facemills offer versatility

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Manufacturing industry growth projected to slow in 2019

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Growth expectations for 2019

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Benefits of dummy workpieces

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Minimizing titanium part warpage

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Wheels Up

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Milling difficult features in titanium

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Keeping It Together

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High-Flying Parts

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Titanium Takes Off

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The Sky's the Limit

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Progress vs. Production

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Flight-Critical Grinding

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Intermetallic Wonder

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Manufacturing at Mach 2+

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High-Stake Machining

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D.I.Y. for the Sky

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Floor Planning

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Holding Pattern

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Composite Dreaming

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Flex Time

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Preferred Advantages

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The Wright Stuff

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Flight Plan

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Designer Materials

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Opportunity for Improvement

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Sizing Up Nickel

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Dimensions of Aerospace

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It's All Been Arranged

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Countersinking Aircraft Materials

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Keep machining circle unbroken

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Exploring mother machines

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Multi-spindle machines on rise

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Company gears up for growth

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View from Earth will do just fine, thank you

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Manufacturing Parts in Outer Space

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Aerospace supplier lives up to challenges

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One mission, two bottom lines

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Telescope to look for earliest light

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Flying-machine machining

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The contours of a robotic 3D-printing platform

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Custom connection

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Air force

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Tackling Triple Nickel

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Washed Away

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Which way to recovery?

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Long, hard life

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Are the Stars Aligned?

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Flight Path

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Exact Replica

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Boosting capacity with one and done

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Designs on cost-savings

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Soaring aerospace parts

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Hard metal machines

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Videos on Abrasives

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Ask CTE Contributors: Core Competencies for the Aerospace Market

Find out why five-axis machining is one of the core competencies needed to stay competitive in the aerospace market.

Walter Cut MX grooving and parting off tool

The Walter Cut MX grooving and parting tool improves accuracy, stability and process reliability by improving on proven technology.

Kennametal Solid Carbide End Mill For Aluminum Roughing

Kennametal's five-flute, high-velocity aluminum roughing solid-carbide endmill — the KOR 5 — is said to increase table feed rates up to 66% compared to commonly used three-flute tools.

Non-profit engineering research group adds electron beam system to toolbox

An EBAM 110 System from Sciaky, Inc. (PRNewsFoto/Sciaky, Inc.)
EWI, a non-profit organization dedicated to innovating and implementing advanced manufacturing technologies for industry, soon will add an Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing (EBAM) system to its R&D toolbox. Chicago-based Sciaky Inc. announced the sale of its EBAM system in a news release issued July 20.

Air Force Research Lab taking AM to new heights

Air Force Research Lab taking AM to new heights
3D printing, once only in the realm of science fiction, is gaining popularity. In this military video, Staff Sergeant Scott Johnson talks about how Air Force Research Laboratory scientists at Wright-Patterson AFB are using additive manufacturing to provide the military with better equipment.

Manufacturing parts for legacy military aircraft

Posted with CTE's October cover story are a few video reports—one on parts for legacy military aircraft (above), and two others on the KC-135 Stratotanker.

Landing Gear

Not all landing gear tests require facilities the size of small towns or the ability to land the 787 Dreamliner, which is discussed in the March 2009 cover story of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine. As impressive as Boeing's landing gear tests are (visit the Boeing Web site to view a brief overview of Boeing's landing gear technology), CTE Plus takes a look at the other end of the spectrum.

Focus: Sandvik Coromant

Don Nelson, publisher of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine, recently sat down with two Sandvik Coromant representatives to learn more about the company's outlook and strategy for the aerospace market, its new CoroMill products and why the company puts such an emphasis on its partnership with end users. Interviewed are Brian Norris, vice president of marketing, and Chris Mills, aerospace development-North America and the company's national portfolio manager.

Aerospace Fasteners

This brief video report features United Titanium employees who demonstrate the production of proprietary threaded titanium fasteners.

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Weiler Consumable Productivity (WCP) Program

The program involves time studies and observation of abrasive usage to gather quantitative data that can be measured and verified, leading to a repeatable solution. Weiler Abrasives representatives look at how abrasives are used, how long they last and how productive they are. 

Custom Flap Wheels

Customization allows manufacturers to match abrasives to their application requirements to more efficiently process the workpiece.  Custom order available with industry-leading lead times.  A fully stocked Application Engineering Lab and assistance to determine best methods and tools are available. 

ASCO Series 353 Pulse Valve

Emerson is introducing its newly redesigned ASCO Series 353 Pulse Valve, designed to help original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and end-users achieve a more effective, efficient and convenient bag cleaning every time. With a higher peak pressure, wider temperature range, patented quick mount clamp connection and overall part simplification, the new series provides longer bag and filter life and lower maintenance.

Diamond and Borazon Microfinishing Grinding Pins

Titan Tool Supply Inc. announces the introduction of its line of precision diamond and Borazon microfinishing grinding pins. They are designed to meet an increasing demand for small precision ID grinding in industries such as ceramics, electronics, and tool, mold and die making.

MERCURIT, HERMESIT Grinding Belts and microlite polishing discs

Pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders are omnipresent. Whether as compressed air cylinders on boot lids, on a lifting platform in the workshop or in highly complex machines that make modern construction projects possible. The following applies to all of them: They have high demands with regard to low-wear movement and a long service life. Therefore, the requirements for the fit between piston and seal represent a challenge for every piston rod manufacturer and are - in the truest sense of the word - real precision work.

Vitrified- and Resin-Bond Mounted Points

PFERD offers an extensive line of vitrified- and resin-bond mounted points designed to meet an array of application needs for use in both surface and edge grinding. The mounted points can be used on a variety of materials from stainless steel and cast iron to exotic alloys.

Diamond and CBN Superabrasives

GMSi Group Inc. offers decades of experience in abrasive machining applications in metalworking, industrial sharpening and manufacturing. Proprietary formulations, aggressive stock-removal rates with product consistency while yielding the finish results your applications require, according to the company.

Depressed-Center Grinding Discs, Cut-off Discs and Flap Discs

Osborn introduced a second wave to its line of abrasive products. The line expansion includes additional depressed-center grinding discs, cut-off discs and flap discs.

Rapid Prep XHD Coarse and Medium Discs

Norton | Saint-Gobain Abrasives announces its new Norton Rapid Prep XHD Coarse and Medium Discs to solve users’ most aggressive stock removal and blending challenges. The extra heavy-duty nonwoven discs remove weld lines, weld splatter, weld discoloration and blend surfaces in a single step.

Scotch-Weld Metal Bonder Acrylic Adhesive DP8407NS

Design engineers are often faced with tricky applications that require bare metals to be bonded, and it can be tough to find products that can achieve this without extensive surface preparation. The path of continued improvement and signature innovation from 3M has reportedly led to a product that delivers strength, corrosion resistance and reliable performance for bonding metal: 3M Scotch-Weld Metal Bonder Acrylic Adhesive DP8407NS.

Zip Titan and Chopcut Titan Cutting Discs

Walter Surface Technologies announced the release of its new Zip Titan and Chopcut Titan cutting discs, adding to their extensive line of world-class cutting abrasives. The new Zip Titan and Chopcut Titan have been specifically designed for cutting titanium and brass with exceptional efficiency.

Polistar-Tube Tubing Systems

POLISTAR, the line of flexible abrasive stars from PFERD INC. that has been developed for work on the hard-to-reach inner surfaces of bores and pipes, has just gotten even more effective with the introduction of POLISTAR-TUBE. POLISTAR-TUBE is a multi-stage tubing system that highlights the effectiveness of POLISTAR on even more hard to reach bore and pipe interiors. To prevent corrosion on stainless steel pipes, POLISTAR-TUBE is manufactured using stainless steel rivets exclusively.

trowalplast HDC

Walther Trowal GmbH & Co. KG, Haan, Germany, recently introduced "trowalplast HDC," a newly developed, fast-cutting plastic media said to be ideal for grinding and surface smoothing of metal workpieces, especially die-castings, the company announced in a Feb. 11 news release.

Walter Abrasives Selector app

Walter Surface Technologies, Windsor, Conn., recently launched the Walter Abrasives Selector app designed to help metalworking professionals select the optimum abrasive solution for any possible application they may encounter, according to a company news release issued Feb. 9.

JacksonLea Nonwoven Abrasive Wheels and Brushes

Osborn introduces a line of JacksonLea brand non-woven abrasive wheels and brushes.

60-Grit Honing Stones

Sunnen Products Co. is introducing a 60-grit premium red aluminum-oxide honing abrasive that reportedly cuts material 25 to 50 percent faster than other conventional stones, depending on the workpiece material.

Type 27 Cotton Fiber Flexible Abrasive Wheels

A new line of Type 27 cotton fiber flexible abrasive wheels for blending and finishing aluminum in one-step without needing waxes or compounds has been introduced by Rex-Cut Abrasives.

Rex Cut offers Fusion Flap Discs

A line of interleaf flap discs that utilize two separate abrasive materials to remove small welds and create a grained-in satin finish in one operation are available from Rex-Cut Abrasives.

Buyers Guide Companies for Abrasives

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3M Abrasive Systems Div. 866-279-1235 https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/metalworking-us/applications/precision-grinding/
3M Personal Safety Div. https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/safety-us/
Abrasive Technology 740-548-4100 http://www.abrasive-tech.com
Advanced Diamond Products LLC 908-850-8505 http://www.advanceddiamondproducts.com
Advanced Superabrasives 702-564-7735 http://www.advanced-sa.com
Anchor Abrasives Co. 708-444-4300 http://www.anchorabrasives.com
ATA Tools Inc. 330-849-2647 http://www.atagroup.co
atto Abrasives 353-51-562-700 https://attoabrasives.com/
Bates Technologies LLC 317-841-2400 http://www.batestech.com
Brush Research Mfg. Co. Inc. 323-261-2193 http://www.brushresearch.com
Buffalo Abrasives 716-693-3856 http://www.buffaloabrasives.com
Century Machine Inc. 641-866-6748 http://www.centurymachine.com
CGW-Camel Grinding Wheels 847-647-5994 http://www.cgwcamel.com
Dedeco Intl. Inc. 845-887-4840 http://www.dedeco.com
Fives Landis Corp. (CITCO Tools) 440-709-0700 https://www.fivesgroup.com
Fives Landis Corp.-Gardner Abrasives 815-389-2251 http://abrasives-cutting-tools.fivesgroup.com/
Gehring LP 248-427-3901 http://www.gehring.de/en-ww
GMSi Group Inc. 508-612-9482 http://www.gmsigroup.com
Grainger 847-535-1000 http://www.grainger.com
Greenlee Diamond Tool 866-451-3316 http://www.greenleediamond.com
Hyperion Materials & Technologies 614-438-2300 https://www.hyperionmt.com/
Lach Diamond Inc. 616-698-0101 http://www.lach-diamond.com
Laser Research Optics, Div. of Meller Optics Inc. 888-239-5545 http://www.laserresearch.net
Mitchell Abrasives 978-774-1191 http://www.mitchellsabrasives.com
New Jersey Diamond Products 973-684-0949 http://www.njdp.com
Norton | Saint-Gobain Abrasives 800-551-4413 http://www.nortonabrasives.com
NSK America Corp. 847-843-7664 http://www.nskamericacorp.com
Ohio Tool Works LLC 419-281-3700 http://www.ohiotoolworks.com
Osborn 765-965-5333 http://osborn.com
Particular Technology Inc. 847-625-1602 http://www.particulartechnology.com
PFERD Inc. 262-255-3200 http://www.pferd.com
PTS Group 800-236-6020 https://www.pts-tools.com
Radiac Abrasives, a Tyrolit Co. 800-851-1095 http://www.radiac.com
Rosler Metal Finishing USA 269-441-3000 https://us.rosler.com/us-en/contact/
S.L. Munson & Co. 803-252-3211 https://www.slmunson.com/
Southwest Tool Services Inc. 602-278-5377 http://www.southwesttool.com
Starrex Inc. 413-436-9541 http://www.starrex.com
The Mill-Rose Co. 440-255-9171 http://millrose.com
Turner Tooling Co. 603-644-0387 http://www.turnertooling.com
Weiler Abrasives 570-595-7495 http://www.weilerabrasives.com
Weldcote 704-739-4115 https://weldcotemetals.com/