Fabrication & Cutting

Tap Magic Waxx Stick puts a soft, waxy solid lubricant directly on tooling for grinding, sawing, finishing and other metalworking applications where liquid cutting fluids cannot be used.

The MAXPRO200 FlushCut consumables from Hypertherm Associates were designed for thick‑metal removal applications. FlushCut allows operators to remove attachments, including pad eyes, D-rings, lifting lugs, and alignment fixtures, up to 90 percent faster than traditional oxyfuel methods, while reducing grinding by up to 40 percent without damaging the base material, the company said.

Tools for CNC deburring provide a host of benefits.

Hypertherm Associates, a U.S.-based manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software, has announced a new software release for Robotmaster, its offline programming (OLP) for robotic plasma cutting, welding, and contouring. As robot programs become more complex and toolpaths become denser, time spent waiting on calculations and file operations can slow iteration and validation.

Sandvik has acquired 80% of the Canada-based K&Y Diamond, a leading manufacturer of monocrystalline diamond tools for ultra-precision applications, with a strong position in the optics segment. K&Y Diamond will be operated under Sandvik Coromant, a division within the Machining business segment. Both parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price.

Precision manufacturing is evolving rapidly, and engineers now face two main challenges: miniaturization and the creation of more complex geometries.

As global manufacturing faces continued pressure from raw material volatility and supply chain concentration, machining operations are reassessing how critical tool materials are deployed within their processes. Tungsten carbide remains indispensable across a wide range of applications.

Mazak Optonics Corporation’s Lz Series -2D Laser Processing Machines from its new OPTONICS brand features higher power levels and table sizes that allows for the production of larger work pieces.

Mazak Optonics Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced laser-cutting solutions, announces the official launch of its affiliate brand, OPTONICS, in the United States market. Developed to meet the evolving needs of modern manufacturing, the OPTONICS brand represents the collaboration of advanced machinery, experienced professionals, and a shared commitment to solving production challenges—allowing workshops to compete effectively in today’s markets.