Aerospace

News • April 4, 2023

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.

News • March 31, 2023

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.

News • February 23, 2023

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.

News • February 3, 2023

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.

News • January 5, 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.

Articles • December 20, 2022 • William Leventon

It’s a seller’s market

Key industry sectors are experiencing strong demand— so strong that hamstrung manufacturers often can't keep up.n

News • November 18, 2022

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.

Articles • October 24, 2022

From CAD design to test-fire

Velo3D's Sapphire 3D printing system aids small-satellite revolution.

Articles • September 23, 2022

A stronger ‘sandwich’

Southern Illinois University researcher has a $200,000 grant to improve the ultrastrong sandwich materials hidden in car panels and airplane wings

News • September 21, 2022

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.

News • September 9, 2022

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."

Products • July 7, 2022

Sapphire XC 1MZ

Sapphire XC 1MZ continues Velo3D's legacy of delivering leading-edge performance for metal additive manufacturing technology and has the largest laser powder bed fusion print volume from a leading manufacturer. The Sapphire XC 1 MZ system combines Velo3D's innovative geometric capabilities with the repeatable, standardized processes and validated material properties necessary to achieve distributed manufacturing in a larger format.