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Lead Angle for April 2026
Precision in today’s machining environment isn’t just about holding tighter tolerances, it’s about recognizing the larger picture — the full process, from…
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…
CNC mill delivers more power and faster motion
The 770MX CNC mill from Tormach offers more power, faster motion and multiple operator-focused improvements that was designed for shops and teams that need…
Solid Carbide Endmills without NeckRelief
ISCAR is expanding its offerings with the addition of the new EC-H5M-CF line.
Inserts for smaller machines and lower depths of cut
Seco's newest indexable milling technology, the Double Turbo 11 milling insert, is designed for smaller machines and shallow cuts.
Methods Machine Tools to unveil National Center of Excellence
Methods Machine Tools, the foremost supplier of high-precision CNC machining centers, automation, and engineering services in North America will cut the…
Tungaloy responds to rising carbide costs
Rising tungsten prices, increasing raw-material scarcity, and growing demand from high-end manufacturing sectors are reshaping the global cutting tool…
Cutting Tool Shipment Value Up While Units Dip
S hipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report, a collaboration between AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology and the U.S.
Plate Rolling Gets AI Assist
One of the most significant advantages of incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into the plate rolling process is that it eliminates the need for…
Machine B7 Without Losing Temper
ASTM alloy A193 grade B7 is a quenched and tempered chromium-molybdenum high-carbon steel used to make fasteners for high-pressure applications.
A Guide To Adopting 5-Axis Machining
Modern manufacturing continues to evolve at an unforgiving pace.
Photochemical etching carves out role in manufacturing
Precision manufacturing is evolving rapidly, and engineers now face two main challenges: miniaturization and the creation of more complex geometries.
A Critical Application in Medical Molding
Plastic medical parts are sometimes machined, but frequently they are produced using plastic injection molding instead.
Keeping Cool: Heat Control in Medical Machining
Machining medical components is a high-pressure sport.
Grinding aluminum without the grit
Wheel selection, workholding tricks and a simple anti-loading solution for non-ferrous surface grinding
Drilling deserves more respect
Milling, turning and drilling are the foundational machining processes.
When Do Premium Tools Pay Off?
When discussing advanced cutting materials, we usually mean CBN, PCD and ceramic.
A Robotic Sanding Cell in ‘Putty Land’
AI-Driven Robot Tackles Tedious Sanding, Boosting Consistency and Efficiency
CMM Cuts Inspection Time
An LK Metrology CMM helped Grindex cut inspection work from days to hours while improving reporting speed and process control.
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