Materials

Composite Clad Metal Wire

Custom engineered clad metal wire composites that can achieve specific properties for use in harsh environments, inside or outside of the human body, has been introduced by Anomet Products.

3D-printed Stator Bore Tool for electric engines

Kennametal Inc. has developed a 3D-printed Stator Bore Tool to meet growing customer demand for lighter weight tooling solutions used to machine components for hybrid and electric vehicles. E-mobility components are typically machined on small, low-horsepower CNC machining centers that require lighter weight tooling solutions. Kennametal’s 3D printed stator bore tool weighs half that of the conventionally manufactured version, while still meeting accuracy, roundness and surface finish requirements for aluminum motor body boring

Researchers find strengths in 'metallic wood'

10/22/2019

Author:

Ken Schnepf

As strong as titanium but five times lighter, this material could find its way into machining applications.

Read Article

Additive approach to machining Ti6Al4V

07/10/2019

Author:

Alan Richter

Tool blanks are printed to make cutters to machine titanium.

Read Article

Report details precision stainless steel market

In terms of market value, the global precision stainless steel market is projected to expand at a CAGR of over 4% during the forecast period, owing to various factors, regarding which, study offers thorough insights and forecasts in this report. The global precision stainless steel market has been segmented on the basis of thickness and end-use industry. The global precision stainless steel market is expected to expand 1.5x in terms of market volume by the end of 2029.

Machine Tool Payback Calculator

Copper Development Association Inc. (CDA) has launched its Machine Tool Payback Calculator, a tool designed to help manufacturers realize the greater profitability and throughput they can achieve with brass on modern machine tools. The calculator enables shops to input their individual production, material and equipment data to assess the impact of new technology on their bottom lines.