a40 Horizontal Machining Center
Makino introduces the a40 horizontal machining center purpose-built for nonferrous die-cast parts machining.
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MW Boring Head
BIG Kaiser Precision Tooling Inc. introduces a new small-diameter indexable rough boring solution for a range not previously available.
Puma GT Series Turning Centers
Doosan has expanded its range of Puma GT series turning centers with four new models: the Puma GT2600, GT2600M, GT2600L and GT2600LM.
Planetary Screw Assemblies
Rexroth opens up new fields of applications with planetary screw assemblies with new sizes.
Extractor/Dryers
LA-MAN Corp. says it has a unique approach to providing filtration for compressed air systems.
College to address demand for machinists
Northshore Technical Community College, Hammond, Ind., offers a machinist training program that it hopes will offset the gap in manufacturing job openings and qualified people to fill them, according to the school. The 2-year program acts as an introduction to a machining career, with students getting an associate degree in applied science with a concentration in machine tool technology, said Bridget LaBorde, dean of the campus.
New national group promotes women in manufacturing
A Cleveland-based trade association, Women in Manufacturing, now counts 510 members from across the country, with a strong online presence and a growing network of state chapters designed to support the advancement of women working in the field and to increase their numbers at all levels, from the shop floor to the corporate suite and everywhere in between.
NHRA stars at Sandvik Coromant Open June 3
Jack Beckman and Spencer Massey of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series will be joined by key members of Don Schumacher Racing on June 3 from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for an open house at Sandvik Coromant headquarters in Fair Lawn, N.J. Beckman and Massey, who will drive DSR's Sandvik Coromant Top Fuel Dragster that weekend in the NHRA Summernationals at Englishtown, N.J., will be joined by DSR Senior Vice President Mike Lewis and Crew Chief John Medlen to highlight Sandvik Coromant's role in DSR technology and machining of key parts.
Center to train workforce for additive manufacturing
The University of Louisville and UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a global safety science organization, in May announced plans for a 3D printing training facility—named the UL Additive Manufacturing Competency Center—that is set to open this fall adjacent to the university campus.
Tongtai MT Series Lathes
Tongtai's newest MT series lathes were developed for improving cycle times and turning processes for the automotive industry where small parts are typically made within 60 seconds.
Multi-CAD Application
When developing large and complex products such as cars or aeroplanes, designers can be faced with the need to use numerous CAD systems in-house, on a single product design and manufacturing task.
PMC Drill
Initial testing results of the Precorp modular countersink reveals an incredibly stable and consistent depth variation with less than 0.001" fluctuation over 16 holes drilled.
