Industry News

News • October 22, 2021

New and better tools for machining firearm components

Tools today are far superior to those used in previous firearm production methods, which provides the opportunity to combine operations into a single cutting tool, eliminating the need for additional tooling in the machine shop.

News • October 21, 2021

Automated measurements reduce inspection time and human error

A safe landing – with measuring technology from BLUM.

News • October 20, 2021

Choosing the right tool for machining titanium

Machining titanium cost-effectively requires special attention to the distinctive features of this material – particularly for choosing the right tools.

News • October 18, 2021

Arch Cutting Tools acquires Contour360

Arch Cutting Tools expands its solid round cutting tool portfolio with a new business acquisition.

News • October 17, 2021

Emuge-Franken N.A. names new national sales manager

Scott Lowe is responsible for leading the company's sales organization and growing market share.

News • October 15, 2021

Sandvik Coromant invests in the U.S. market

Sandvik Coromant is strengthening its position within the solid round tools segment and continues to invest in new facilities and production capabilities in the U.S. market.

News • October 14, 2021

Walter establishes solid carbide drill facility in the U.S.

Walter USA LLC has assumed governance of the round tool production unit in Greer, South Carolina, through an intra-company transfer within the Sandvik Group. Having a dedicated production facility in the U.S. will enable Walter to provide both better responsiveness to customer demand as well as improve supply chain security.

News • October 13, 2021

H.B. Carbide appoints new GM

Jon Dreher has been named general manager at H.B. Carbide.

News • October 11, 2021

Mastercam 2022 drives machining center at Westec

Customer and industry input drives development from faster 2D to expanded multiaxis.

News • October 11, 2021

Rollomatic and Strausak host open house event

Rollomatic and Strausak are presenting a biennial Open House on November 9th to 11th, 2021, in Rollomatic's Mundelein, Illinois, facility.

News • October 8, 2021

Marketing for manufacturers: Let your customers be your marketers

A look inside the launch of a digital marketing campaign.

News • October 7, 2021 • Jeff Elliott

Skimming oil improves parts and reduces costs

Whether dealing with tramp oil in coolant or accumulated oil from parts washing, metalworking operations discover the benefits of efficient, well-designed oil removal solutions.