Construction & Heavy Equipment

Brian Curley introduces Walter Tools and their new Walter Americas Campus in Greer, South Carolina, which enhances manufacturing capabilities. The company focuses on drill manufacturing, customer projects, and training services aimed at improving productivity.

Mike Coffey, Field Service Engineer at Rush Machinery, introduces the RushCut, a fully enclosed, semi-automatic cut-off machine designed for the quick and efficient cutting of carbide and high-speed steel rods and tool ends.

Preben Hansen of Platinum Tooling walks us through the company's high-performance accessory lineup for Swiss-type machining. From Henninger speeders reaching up to 80,000 RPM to adaptive guide bushing systems for improved chip control, this video highlights solutions built for the precision demands of medical and aerospace manufacturing.

Threading aluminum parts requires attention to chip control, built-up edge, lubrication, and thread quality. This guide covers the setup details that matter most.

Machine shops adopt intelligent, flexible systems to overcome labor gaps and streamline production.

The May cover story explores the need to change the public's perception of manufacturing and the role workforce development plays in reshoring efforts.

Machinist's Corner columnist Brandt Taylor walks readers through the key steps involved in applying for a utility patent.

A shop asks the Grinding Doc to explain whether the option to vary the workpiece rpm on its cylindrical grinding machine is legit, and how it works.

ISCAR's All-In-One QUICK-D-MILL cutters offer unmatched versatility, excelling in a wide range of milling and drilling operations, from shoulder milling to hole making.

Ditch the traditional work holding setups on conventional T-slot tables that are time-consuming and prone to errors. Upgrade to today's modern alternative to the conventional T-slot tables and vices - Lyndex-Nikken's Zero Point clamping system and modular clamping rail system. This modular work holding has the flexibility and diversity to hold any workpiece while maintaining high accuracy.

Engineered for high-performance cutting in materials ranging from low-carbon steels to titanium, the enDURO M525 effortlessly turns thin walls, deep pockets, and titanium-specific challenges into profit-making opportunities.

PMTS 2025 was a success! Thank you to everyone who visited the Ceratizit booth to explore our latest products, including Optiline end mills, EcoCut tools, Verti-Tec inserts, and our new micro drills. It was great connecting with industry professionals, and we look forward to continuing to innovate in machining. See you next time!