General Machining & Manufacturing Processes

The pistol grip changing fixture is easiest way to change MicroCentric collets. Simply insert the pins onto the front face of the collet and squeeze the handle. A locking mechanism in the handle keeps the fixture collapsed while installing and removing the collet.

AH8015 consists of a nano-multilayered PVD coating with high aluminum content. This coating characteristic provides increased resistance against wear and built-up edge over existing grades, enabling long and predictable tool life during the machining of heat resistant superalloys and stainless steel.

This free upgrade promises to assist all users of current model ACU-RITE digital readouts to be more productive and efficient in their manufacturing, as well as continuing its tradition of ease-of-use. ACU-RITE's current family of DROs include models 100, 200 and 300. The new software version is titled "v1.4.0.

The G4014-P groove turning holder makes it possible to change inserts in the machine – even where space is limited—in particular on long center lathes and multi-spindle machines. As a result, changing inserts is approximately 70% faster.

Perrysburg, Ohio - April 2020 – As the COVID-19 crisis continues to disrupt the way companies operate, there are many concerns about workplace cleanliness and the health and safety of workers when dealing with the novel COVID-19 virus.

Erie, PA—Eriez® announces the appointment of Brian B. May Co. as the company's exclusive manufacturing sales representative for the Metalworking market in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.

Gleason Metrology Systems' A2LA Accredited Gear Calibration Laboratory has added ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation and invested in new metrology equipment to expand the scope of its gear calibration services.

With the arrival of Industry 4.0, a new business model is emerging for how part manufacturers acquire machine tools: equipment as a service (Eaas). Graham Immerman, vice president of marketing for Northampton, Massachusetts-based MachineMetrics Inc., effectively covers this topic in his new 12-page ebook/white paper titled "Equipment-as-a-Service: A Brave New World for Machine Tool Builders." In an interview with CTE, he said, "Instead of buying a machine and fully financing it or paying cash, you can pay as you use it."

Tungaloy expands its TungCut series of grooving tools to include a parting blade CGP32-CHP with the ability to internally supply high-pressure coolant.

Designed to ensure low cutting force, the TCL18-style chipbreaker is the latest addition to Tungaloy's TetraMini-Cut line of grooving inserts offering four cutting edges. TetraMini-Cut features a compact grooving insert with economical four cutting edges.

Eurotech is offering the Eurotech Universal Series — 100% manufactured with Europe's best craftsmanship, fourth-generation technology and unbeatable accuracy. In this series of universal chucking machines there are three products: Forza, Alta and Toro.