Magnetic workholders reduce setup, changeover times
Electro-permanent magnetic workholders offer multiple advantages — even for nonmagnetic parts.
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Milling setup tricks
Learn how to use a milling vise to clamp a casting with a curved-surface datum.
Tung-AluMill Indexable Shoulder Milling Cutters
Tungaloy has expanded its Tung-AluMill line of indexable shoulder milling cutters to include an insert with a 2.5 mm (0.1") nose radii.
TZ120 Grade Ceramic Inserts
Tungaloy is introducing TZ120 grade ceramic inserts designed for turning cast iron at high cutting speeds.
Voumard 1000 Universal CNC Internal Grinding Machine
Hardinge Inc. announced the introduction of the Voumard 1000 Universal CNC internal grinding (IG) machine. The new Voumard 1000 offers a high-performance, economical grinder for a wide range of universal internal grinding requirements to obtain fine surface finishes and tight tolerances.
EMAG acquires CNC-Technik Weiss GmbH
The EMAG Group is expanding its technology range in the field of grinding with cylindrical grinding technology from Weiss.
Episode 98: Rapid in-feed may bloat your cycle time
The Grinding Doc urges shops to carefully determine where to start their rapid in-feed if they want to reduce cycle time for a cylindrical OD plunge grinding operation.
6-D Laser officially launches in 2020
6-D Laser LLC was formed in 2018 as an affiliate of leading nanometer-level motion control specialist ALIO Industries, with the mission of integrating ultrafast laser processing with precision multiple-axis motion systems. 6-D Laser offers Hybrid Hexapod-based laser micromachining systems for wide-range taper angle control, 5-axis laser Gimbal-based systems for laser processing 3D substrates, and unlimited field of view scanning solutions for laser processing large-format substrates.
Marubeni Citizen-Cincom announces ribbon cutting and open house
Marubeni Citizen-Cincom Inc. (MCC) announces a ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration for its new technical center and showroom at 800 Silver St., Agawam, Massachusetts. The doors will open at 9 a.m. on March 9, with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. An open house will follow to introduce the new L12 Type X and the new 12mm laser cutting and welding machine.
Machine maintenance programs boost bottom line
A little spending now can keep machine shops up and earning.
Romi Machine Tools names Clayton Andrello direct sales manager
Romi Machine Tools Ltd. announces that Clayton Andrello has assumed the position of direct sales manager. Based out of the company's U.S. headquarters in Erlanger, Kentucky, Andrello is responsible for managing all of Romi's direct sales efforts in the U.S. and Canada, with a focus on Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.
Machine tool common language controversy
Two organizations spearheading separate efforts to create a common language for machine tools causes confusion in the industry.