General Machining & Manufacturing Processes

Tungaloy says it is advancing its digital tooling solutions with new Drawing Generators and Cost Savings Calculators that were designed to help users move faster, quote smarter, and prove value with confidence. The company says its latest Drawing Generators make it easy to configure and generate accurate drawings for applications—with no delays, no guesswork. The […]

The GP1350 5-Axis portal milling machining center from GROB Systems that was designed for a variety of manufacturing tasks, including large components, complex geometries, and maximum precision. The GP1350 offers a broad X-Y-Z working travel of 55 / 77 / 43 inches (1,400 / 1,950 / 1,100 millimeters) to accommodate large parts. According to the […]

SP-32 Sliding Head Lathe from Star is the latest addition to Star’s SP Series of sliding head lathes, developed to deliver outstanding versatility, accuracy and performance for applications up to 32mm (35mm optional) bar diameter. It features Step Cycle Pro chip-breaking technology, high-speed processing at 35m/min, and guide bush/non-guide bush capability. It can achieve a […]

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. K&Y Diamond’s tools […]

Ingersoll Cutting Tools expanded its MaxSFeed milling line to boost versatility, performance, and tool life across various machining applications. The expansion introduces 45º cutters, extended-flute cutters, and small slotters featuring a dovetailed insert pocket design for improved stability and MultiSurfer shank interfaces for secure mounting. These tools are designed for efficient, high-feed metal removal on […]

Ingersoll Cutting Tools expanded what it calls its “most versatile milling solutions product line,” by delivering additional cutter styles and configurations designed to increase application flexibility, performance, and tool life across a broad range of machining applications. The expanded lineup includes 45º cutters, extended flute cutters, and a small slotter series, providing solutions for both […]

Precision in today’s machining environment isn’t just about holding tighter tolerances, it’s about recognizing the larger picture — the full process, from material behavior to tooling strategy to how parts ultimately...

One of the most significant advantages of incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into the plate rolling process is that it eliminates the need for conventional radius-measuring templates.

Plastic medical parts are sometimes machined, but frequently they are produced using plastic injection molding instead.

S hipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report, a collaboration between AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology and the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI), totaled $220.7 million in January 2026. While the dollar value of shipments increased 2.7% from December 2025, the number of units shipped decreased slightly from December. […]

Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report, a collaboration between AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology and the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI), totaled $220.7 million in January 2026. Orders increased 2.7% from December 2025 and were up 9.9% from January 2025. While the dollar value of shipments increased in January, the number of units shipped […]

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