Construction & Heavy Equipment

Products • January 16, 2026

A 5-axis vertical machining center for complex parts

As a solid “first step” into 5-axis machining for some shops, Mazak’s VARIAXIS C-600 offers four spindle options that allow shops to find the ideal balance of speed and power. In addition to the standard 12,000 rpm CAT40 spindle, 15,000 rpm, 18,000 rpm and 20,000 rpm options are available in CAT 40, Big Plus or...

News • January 12, 2026

Big Daishowa names new regional sales manager – West

Edgar Argueta was promoted to regional sales manager – West for Big Daishowa.

Products • January 8, 2026

Machine tracking solution generates real-time machine analytics

The EZ-SmartTower from Lyndex-Nikken is a machine tracking solution that is designed to increase machine shop efficiency by streamlining ROI analysis of machine tools. The EZ-SmartTower provides real-time machine analytics, empowering businesses to make data-driven decisions and maximize productivity – with no specialized expertise required. The EZ-SmartTower enables machine shops to seamlessly monitor and analyze...

Videos • January 8, 2026

Maximize Shoulder Milling Precision with TungForceRec

Accelerate your milling performance with Tungaloy's TungForce-Rec series, engineered for precision, stability, and maximum productivity.

Products • January 8, 2026

Milling solutions for semi-finishing and finishing

MAPAL expanded its NeoMill milling program with three new series specifically tailored to the requirements of series production: NeoMill-16-Finish, NeoMill-16-Face, and NeoMill-Alu-Rough. The company says that all three milling cutter series stand for high efficiency and process reliability as well as sustainable manufacturing – and thus integrate seamlessly into the existing portfolio. NeoMill-16-FinishThe NeoMill-16-Finish was...

Products • January 7, 2026

Tool balancing system for a better finish

The Speroni STB Aequilibria line of tool balancing systems from Big Daishowa reportedly contributes to higher speeds, higher chip removal rates and better surface finish. It also helps achieve less vibration and less bearing load, which contributes to longer spindle life and better machine performance.Big Daishowa says this reduces manufacturing costs thanks to less downtime...

Products • January 6, 2026

Milling series features 4-edge tangentially mounted inserts

Kyocera says its MA90 milling series features 4-edge tangentially mounted inserts, ensuring ultimate body rigidity, superior chip evacuation, enhanced tool life, and impeccable surface finishes. Available in a variety of inch and metric end mill, face mill, and modular head sizes, the MA90 mills are designed with rigidity and ease-of-use in mind.  Due to its...

Products • January 5, 2026

Abrasive wheel removes mill scale

The Tiger Mill Scale wheel from Weiler Abrasives is an abrasive product designed to quickly and efficiently remove mill scale from hot-rolled carbon steel. This new addition to the Tiger portfolio provides a targeted solution for industries such as shipbuilding, pressure vessel manufacturing, and metal fabrication, where heavy mill scale removal is critical for weld...

Products • January 2, 2026

Extra-long hard jaws hold small diameter materials

Extra-long hard jaws from Dillon Manufacturing provide the extended reach that the company says allows the machining of smaller diameters, giving shops more versatility to handle a wider range of projects.  The jaws are compatible with 8” to 15” power chucks, and are designed to maximize the potential of big-bore chucks, offering exceptional center reach...

Videos • January 2, 2026

Iscar Quick-D-Mill: One tool, Multiple Functions, Maximum Efficiency.

Iscar's Quick-D-Mill combines the functions of Drilling and Milling into one cutter for Maximum Machining Efficiency.

Videos • December 11, 2025

The Precision Behind Scientific Cutting Tools

Streamed live November 17, 2025. A family-built legacy powering modern machining. In this episode, Scientific Cutting Tools walks through the roots of their craft, the culture that keeps their quality consistent, and the technologies—Zoller, ANCA EPX, and CemeCon HiPIMS—that elevate their porting tools, thread mills, and custom solutions.

Videos • December 2, 2025

The Daily Grind #3 — Leading By Example

On today's episode, I have my first guest! We will be discussing some ways in which engineers and the shop personnel can better work together and repair the communications breakdown between the two that so often plagues the industry. As an added bonus to round out 2025, this episode and the next will both be double-headers, in that I will have the live interview for you here, along with a recorded interview that augments the live show. Please stay tuned directly after our live interview to see the added bonus clip. If you miss the bonus talk, it is uploaded on my LinkedIn Page below: