Machining

At MT Series East 2025, Chad Barkley of SW North America introduces the BA 322i—a precision-engineered twin-spindle machining center designed for high-output, fully automated production.

Allied Machine and Engineering, a leading manufacturer of holemaking and finishing cutting tools for the metal-cutting industry, has promoted Bill Ruegsegger III to Western regional manager.

Victor, an ESAB brand, now offers qualifying industrial companies a free safety audit of their gas flow control systems and oxyfuel cutting and heating operations.

3D printing allows for rapid prototyping and testing of new designs, but while this ease of creation is great, plastic can pose issues when fastening together parts as 3D plastic printed threads are not generally robust enough to handle repeated use.

Noah Grabill from Allied Machine & Engineering presents a range of advanced tooling solutions at EASTEC 2025, including the expanded TA Pro line with new carbide geometries and a high-penetration drill that bridges the gap between the original TA and Genesis XT Pro.

Hypertherm Associates, a U.S. based leading manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software, has doubled the warranty period for the company's Powermax plasma cutters from three years to six years. All customers who received delivery of a Powermax plasma or gouging system on or after January 1, 2025, are now retroactively eligible for the extended coverage.

Traub TNL20 sliding-headstock automatic lathe from Index Corp. Watch Cutting Tool Engineering's video coverage, featuring original footage and context from the related product, process, event, or shop-floor demonstration.

Heule Precision Tool, a leader in cross-hole finishing technology, has partnered with the Center for Machining Excellence (CME) in Whitestown, Indiana, and has become the CME's latest addition to the Cutting Tool Partners.

At MT Series East 2025, Engis Corporation showcases its advanced honing technologies designed for precision finishing in applications like pistol and rifle barrels. The team highlights their hybrid honing machine, which addresses complex cross-hole geometries while maintaining submicron-level finishes and tight SPC control.

Sarah Christopher Falk of Scientific Cutting Tools introduces the company's diverse lineup of precision cutting tools at MT Series East 2025. She highlights their range of solid carbide and carbide-tipped solutions, including indexable tools, specialized engraving tools, and high-performance thread mills.

Derek Schroeder of GROB showcases the company's latest aerospace machining solutions at MTS Series East 2025, highlighting a horizontal five-axis machine equipped with a 630 mm pallet and a highly rigid Z-axis designed for high-precision milling, drilling, and gear skiving.

Platinum Tooling, the importer and master distributor of live tools, angle heads, Swiss machine products, knurling and marking tools manufactured by various international suppliers, just announced the release of their new product catalog.