Machining

Machinist's Corner columnist recently ran across a "cool" product outside his normal focus that he thinks will help productivity on the shop floor.

Iverson Memorial Manufacturing Scholarship supports first recipient—Niko Aleksic, who is studying civil engineering at the University of Illinois Chicago.

In connection with the launch of the Drion·tec E-Peak D5150 exchangeable head drill, Walter held a digital press conference Oct.

The UMILL 1000 from EMCO is a 5-axis machining center with milling/turning, 1000mm diameter, 600mm height, 1000kg capacity, and direct drives for high precision. With the UMILL 1000, EMCO is expanding its range of universal machining centers in the 5-axis simultaneous machining sector, thereby creating a bridge between the UMILL 750 and UMILL 1500 models.

Addressing a crowded room at Mazak Corp.'s Discover 2025 event on Oct. 7, FANUC America Corp. President Mike Cicco emphasized the growing role automation plays within shops that strive to maintain a competitive edge. Shops that implement automation solutions not only improve their productivity, he told attendees, they increase their flexibility to take on jobs big, small and anything in between.

ANCA, a global supplier of CNC grinding technology, automation solutions, and motion controls, has appointed Christopher Weaver as chief financial officer (CFO) of the ANCA Group.

At Mazak's Discover 2025 event, the company will unveil its Integrex i-350S NEO multi-tasking machine that the company says can provide increased thermal stability and combines high-performance turning, milling and — for the first time — grinding operations along with advanced automation features.

Mazak is unveiling its QRX-50MSY CNC turning center at the company's Discover 2025 event, Oct. 6-10, that provides manufacturers the speed and versatility for high-volume production of small, intricate parts in a compact, affordable machine.

The RF 100 Sharp is a high-performance carbide milling cutter designed specifically for machining soft, tough, and high-alloy materials. Engineered with advanced geometry and precision cutting edges, it ensures smooth, efficient material removal with minimal cutting forces. This results in excellent surface finishes and extended tool life, even under demanding conditions.

The TC620 Supreme thread milling cutters utilize patent-pending Walter DeVibe technology with an anti-vibration land to effectively suppress vibrations and allow higher cutting parameters, while contributing to other TC620 Supreme advantages like a high level of process reliability and easy handling due to extremely infrequent radius correction.

Allied Machine and Engineering, a leading manufacturer of holemaking and finishing cutting tools for the metal-cutting industry, announced that Chris Best has been promoted to Eastern regional manager.

Kyle Lindsly-Roach, E-Z LOK's director of sales & marketing, recently shared his thoughts on several topics about the fastener industry, including current trends, new designs, additive manufacturing, the manufacturer and distributor relationship, as well as the company's most innovative product.