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News • January 23, 2022

Embrace a new generation of tooling solutions

Now is the time for machine shops to embrace a new generation of tooling solutions to tackle steel ISO P turning challenges and make their production more efficient and productive.

News • January 23, 2022

Okuma America names Gosiger distributor of the year

The leadership team of Okuma America Corp., a Charlotte-based builder of CNC machine tools, controls and automation systems, nameD Gosiger as its 2020 Okuma Distributor of the Year.

News • January 23, 2022

Transor Filter announces move to larger facility

Transor CEO Irvin Kaage announced the company's move to a new facility.

News • January 21, 2022

Star Cutter adds medical industry specialist to sales network

Star Cutter has added Shop Solutions LLC of Columbia City, Ind., to its sales network to expand the company's presence within the medical industry. Shop Solutions, owned by Matt Dahms, specializes in manufacturing solutions for surgical tools used in orthopedic applications.

News • January 20, 2022

Sandvik Coromant acquires ICAM

Sandvik has signed an agreement to acquire Canada-based ICAM Technologies Corp., a provider of innovative solutions that translate CAM data into optimized coding for guiding CNC machining operations.

News • January 13, 2022

Product Showcase 2022

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News • January 11, 2022

Walter acquires GWS Tool Group

Walter has signed an agreement to acquire the U.S.-based GWS Tool Group, a manufacturer of solid carbide endmills and drills as well as HSS taps and PCD products. GWS is focused on highly engineered customized cutting tools for the American market.

News • January 10, 2022

Platinum Tooling celebrates 4 generations, 100 years

In a world where machine shops are struggling to stay open and maintain their business and in anday when "going into dad's business" is not what it once was, Platinum Tooling is an exceptionnto the rule. Located in Prospect Heights, Illinois, the company is set to reach an important milestone. In 2022, company President Preben Hansen and his family will celebrate 100 years working in metal cutting and four generations of Hansen men in the industry.

News • January 7, 2022 • Eric Felkel

Tricks and techniques for specifying surface texture parameters

ZYGO caught up with Dr. Mark Malburg of Digital Metrology and Carl Musolff of Musolff Consulting to discuss how to get the most out of surface parameters. Their years of front-line experience provide valuable insight into precision manufacturing processes, and why choosing the right type of metrology, and examining the correct parameters, are critical to controlling the manufacturing process.

News • January 7, 2022

Get lean and fit with ERP

How does ERP turn an overweight, inefficient manufacturing business into a lean, fit, and supercharged manufacturing machine?

News • January 7, 2022

Selecting a grade to cater to ISO P steel

A common misconception in the metalworking industry is that machining steel is simple. Experienced machinists know that turning ISO P steel is anything but simple. First, among many concerns is the breadth of materials in ISO P classification that range from ductile low-carbon steels to high-alloyed.

News • January 4, 2022

Mazak Canada names new GM

Mazak Corp. has announced that David Andrews will be joining the Mazak Canada Group in the role of general manager. Andrews will report to Ray Buxton, the outgoing general manager, for an interim transition period.