Machining

A collaborative robot integration slashed plasma cutting cycle times, boosting throughput and safety.

High-speed spindles excel in micromachining. Learn how advanced RPMs enhance precision and reduce cycle times.

Swiss-style machining guide: When to use guide bushings, alternatives, automation, and bushing selection tips.

Explore ball broaching, rotary broaching, honing, and other non-traditional hole finishing techniques.

Thread milling offers an alternative to tapping, ideal for large diameters and tough materials, with advantages in control and flexibility.

To help promote the 50th anniversary of the EMO trade show, which takes place Sept. 22–26 in Hanover, Germany, show organizer VDW (German Machine Tool Builders' Association) held the EMO 2025 Preview July 10–11 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

Tungaloy has expanded its TungBoreMini multifunctional tool series. It is now available with a minimum bore diameter (DMIN) of 8mm (0.315") for use with TinyMini-Turn sleeves. It perform multiple operations including drilling, ID/OD turning, and face turning with a single tool.

This page features the supplemental digital content associated with the "Let Precision Be Your Guide" feature article in the June/July 2025 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine. Embedded below are brief videos about Swiss-style machining technology from INDEX Corp. and MAZAK Corp.

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.