Construction & Heavy Equipment

Videos • June 18, 2025

Threading Deep: Solid Carbide Solutions with Vargus USA

Join Cutting Tool Engineering Editor-in-Chief Dennis Spaeth and Vargus USA for a special livestream episode of Bourbon With The Editor™. Tonight's pour explores the precision, power, and possibilities of solid carbide thread milling.

Videos • June 18, 2025

Marubeni Citizen-Cincom at MT Series East (EASTEC) 2025

Scott from Marubeni Citizen-Cincom walks us through the BNA-42SY5 automation system, a dual-spindle, single-turret Swiss-style lathe equipped with integrated robotics.

Articles • June 18, 2025

Cobot Cuts Plasma Cutting Cycle Time

A collaborative robot integration slashed plasma cutting cycle times, boosting throughput and safety.

Articles • June 18, 2025 • Alan Richter

Shifting To A Rapid Rate

High-speed spindles excel in micromachining. Learn how advanced RPMs enhance precision and reduce cycle times.

Articles • June 18, 2025 • Alan Richter

Let Precision Be Your Guide

Swiss-style machining guide: When to use guide bushings, alternatives, automation, and bushing selection tips.

Articles • June 18, 2025 • Dennis Spaeth

Smarter Setups

Tool presetters are helping small shops reduce setup time, minimize scrap, and improve consistency across machines.

Articles • June 18, 2025 • Erez Speiser

Understanding Hardness

Hardness impacts machining decisions. This guide compares Rockwell, Brinell, Vickers, and the tools needed for hard materials.

Articles • June 18, 2025 • Christopher Tate

When Unconventional Methods Pay

Explore ball broaching, rotary broaching, honing, and other non-traditional hole finishing techniques.

Articles • June 18, 2025 • Tom Stamborski

The Cash Flow Conundrum

Late invoice payments strain manufacturers. Learn how invoice financing and proactive strategies can improve cash flow.

Articles • June 18, 2025 • Brandt Taylor

Intro To Thread Milling

Thread milling offers an alternative to tapping, ideal for large diameters and tough materials, with advantages in control and flexibility.

Videos • June 17, 2025

Scientific Cutting Tools at MT Series East (EASTEC) 2025

Sarah Christopher Falk of Scientific Cutting Tools introduces the company's diverse lineup of precision cutting tools at MT Series East 2025. She highlights their range of solid carbide and carbide-tipped solutions, including indexable tools, specialized engraving tools, and high-performance thread mills.

Videos • June 11, 2025

Kennametal at MT Series East (EASTEC) 2025

Shane Fricke of Kennametal walks viewers through the company's latest tooling innovations at MT Series East 2025. He introduces his role and showcases a range of solutions, including the FBX flat-bottom drill designed for efficient chain drilling and high-performance machining in titanium and other tough alloys.