Machining

Products • February 7, 2020

Top Speed Ring Reamer

Monaghan Tooling Group introduces their easily assembled Top Speed Ring, a reamer that allows up to 70% higher feed rates than traditional cutting rings. These modular Top Speed Rings require no setting, so they are ready to use right out of the box.

News • February 6, 2020

Niigata Machine Techno names Dan Selakovic national service manager

Horizontal machining center builder Niigata Machine Techno USA Inc., Elk Grove Village, Illinois has named Dan Selakovic as national service manager for its machine tool division. An industry-veteran, Selakovic returns to the builder after two decades in the field where he worked as a contractor for Niigata and Niigata customers.

News • February 4, 2020

United Grinding rebuilds new productivity life into 45,000-hour machine

After 14 years in service, a Studer S40 grinding machine that had over 45,000 hours of run time now produces precision components to tolerances it achieved when brand new. The Studer factory in Switzerland performed the rebuild that involved completely overhauling the machine, and while doing so also provided the machine's owner LMT Kieninger with a loaner to ensure the customer's production would continue uninterrupted.

Articles • February 4, 2020 • William Leventon

2 steps forward for spindles

PCI Scemm's introduces e-Spindle and twin spindle technologies.

Articles • February 4, 2020

EDM shop finds fix with robotic automation

Dual-wire EDM automation cell helps Twin City EDM meet customer needs.

Articles • February 4, 2020 • Christopher Tate

Mechanized marvel

Automation enables part manufacturers to boost efficiency, but limitations remain.

Products • February 4, 2020

CNC Probing Recorder Software Package

Marposs introduces the CNC Probing Recorder software package — an automatic measurement, report and process control acquisition system for statistically analyzing measurement results using Marposs' optical and radio touch probes. The software is designed to analyze production processes, allowing prompt, corrective actions to be taken to prevent production of low-quality workpieces.

Articles • February 3, 2020 • John Saunders

Successfully slotting with aluminum

ProvenCut recipe 440 for machining a deep slot in 6061-T6 aluminum.

Articles • February 3, 2020 • John Saunders

‘Recipes’ to help machinists

ProvenCut offers tested speeds and feeds backed by video tutorials and comprehensive machining and tool information.

Articles • February 3, 2020 • William Leventon

New developments promise change for turning

Long-staid turning technology is suddenly hot thanks to several recent advancements.n

Products • February 3, 2020

Mini Genie CNC Cylindrical Grinder

Supertec Machinery introduces the Mini Genie CNC cylindrical grinder to the North American market. The Mini Genie is designed for shops with limited floor space in mind. With a total footprint of only 78" x 78" (43 sq. ft.) and its high precision performance this grinder is ideal for any shop.

Videos • February 1, 2020

Walter Cut MX grooving and parting off tool

The Walter Cut MX grooving and parting tool improves accuracy, stability and process reliability by improving on proven technology.