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High-Torque Retention Knob prevents toolholder deformation
News February 21, 2017 Raymond Farrar
High-Torque Retention Knob prevents toolholder deformation
Whereas the retention knob is an unmistakably critical component of the machining process, conventional retention knobs, when installed in a toolholder, may deform the precision taper because of the elastic nature of a toolholder's thin walls. This taper deformation prevents a toolholder from properly mating with the spindle of a CNC machine.
GE Aviation has invested $4 billion over 5 years in US manufacturing
News February 20, 2017 Michael C. Anderson
GE Aviation has invested $4 billion over 5 years in US manufacturing
To maintain and grow its production levels on its newest jet engines, engine components and aircraft systems, GE Aviation investments reached $4.3 billion in its U.S. operations during 2011–2016, with another $1.1 billion invested in its international sites, the company reports. That U.S. amount includes $214 million to establish five new plants here.
Drake Manufacturing selects NA sales chief
News February 16, 2017
Drake Manufacturing selects NA sales chief
Drake Manufacturing Services Co. LLC, Warren, Ohio, named Bruce Dibble director of sales for North America. Drake builds machines for producing threads and gears.
INDEX name regional sales managers
News February 16, 2017
INDEX name regional sales managers
Machine tool builder INDEX Corp., Noblesville, Ind., named Craig Foster regional sales manager for the upper Midwest and Gino Viviani regional sales manager for the western U.S.
Simonds Saw names new president
News February 16, 2017
Simonds Saw names new president
Saw manufacturer Simonds Saw LLC named David Miles president. Miles will succeed Ray Martino, who will continue to serve as CEO of Simonds Saw and as president and CEO of Simonds International.
SPRING Technologies CEO nominated for French aerospace group
News February 16, 2017
SPRING Technologies CEO nominated for French aerospace group
Paris-headquartered simulation software developer SPRING Technologies announced the nomination of CEO Gilles Battier as a new member of the GIFAS AERO-PME Committee. GIFAS is an economic interest group that spearheads France's aerospace industry ecosystem.
Bunting Magnetics names HR manager
News February 16, 2017
Bunting Magnetics names HR manager
Bunting Magnetics Co., Newton, Kan., named Suzanne Hurst human resources manager. The company makes magnetic separation and material-handling equipment.
Knight Machine & Tool Co. builds success with its workers
News February 15, 2017
Knight Machine & Tool Co. builds success with its workers
It's always encouraging to read an article about a thriving machine shop, such as one by Cori Urban presented at MassLive.com. Gary T. O'Brien, president and owner of Knight Machine & Tool Co. in South Hadley, Mass., keeps his maternal grandfather's oak toolbox in his office.

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