Construction & Heavy Equipment

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!

CTE Publisher works with industry leaders Harry Moser, Terry Iverson and Roy Sweatman to explore the critical need to change the public's perception of manufacturing and the role of workforce development in the manufacturing industry's health and future, particularly in addressing the skilled labor shortage and how it may impact the reshoring efforts.

Workforce Development & Perception-Shifting Initiatives — Links to learn about a variety of industry efforts aimed at the future health of U.S. manufacturing.

Carbide-tipped saw blades effectively tackle difficult-to-machine workpiece materials like titanium, stainless steel, heat-resistant superalloys, and more.

The man behind the Machining Doctor website offers a mathematical approach to refining speeds for precision, stability and tool life.

This month's column is for business owners who have ever struggled to make a decision regarding a significant capital expense.

SYNCREX Product Manager Leonard Lanute provides a guided tour of the SYNCREX 12/8, showcasing its 8-axis capability, advanced Mitsubishi control, and versatile guide bushing system.

Exciting innovations from Mikron Tool at PMTS 2025! ? Clive Komlenic, National Sales Manager, introduces new cutting-edge products including the Crazy Mill Cool Chatter Free and Super Finish end mills, designed for high production machining with exceptional precision. Plus, a game-changing drill for titanium applications! ??

Thread mills present several advantages over traditional taps in manufacturing. They offer greater versatility, allowing for deeper threading into holes and reducing the risk of tool breakage. Proper feed rates are crucial for optimal performance, and using a code generator can enhance efficiency. Overall, thread mills serve as a more effective and cost-efficient solution for various threading applications.

Experience over 13,000 head and shank combinations for your endmilling operations with Tungaloy's TungMeister. Maximize productivity with 45 different geometries of indexable heads paired with steel, carbide, or tungsten shanks.