Machining

Thread milling gives you more control, flexibility, and fewer headaches — if you know how to use it right. In this episode, we’ll break down the fundamentals behind smarter threading: when to use it, how to set it up, and what to watch for in tool selection, programming, and material response.

#ANCATooloftheYear2025 awards is a prestigious competition that invites toolmakers from around the world to showcase their outstanding designs, precision, and craftsmanship.

E-Z LOK, a manufacturer of threaded inserts for metal, plastic and wood, has hired a new sales representative firm in the Southwest area. Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, Desert Distribution covers Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada and Utah.

Eliminate tedious hand work and deburr the work piece on your CNC machine for more consistent and controlled results. The DeBurr-Z floats in both the compression and extension direction allowing the cutting tool to follow the top edges or underside edges of the work piece even when these are not clearly defined.

The tool manufacturer Inovatools from Kinding-Haunstetten, Germany, is setting new standards in the industry, and is the first provider to launch its own AI bot for topics related to machining: INOBOT.

United Grinding North America Inc., a subsidiary of the United Grinding Group, has renewed a partnership with Dynamic Machine, a Detroit-area CNC equipment dealership.

E-Z LOK, a manufacturer and master distributor of threaded inserts for metal, plastic and wood, has hired a new sales representative firm.

Tsugami America, the exclusive North American importer of Precision Tsugami machine tools, has appointed Derek Briggs as its director of engineering.

Eurotech Elite, a supplier of multi-axis, high-precision CNC machines, has expanded its product line with the launch of the Toro Series of horizontal flatbed lathes that are engineered with elite European craftsmanship and "tailored for North America's most demanding industries."

ENCY Software, a European developer of CAD/CAM/OLP solutions for automating CNC machine and industrial robot programming, has officially registered and launched its wholly-owned Indian subsidiary — ENCY Software India Pvt., Ltd. — in Pune, Maharashtra.

Threading aluminum parts requires attention to chip control, built-up edge, lubrication, and thread quality. This guide covers the setup details that matter most.

With sensitive intellectual property, global supplier networks and connected technologies, the aerospace industry must make cybersecurity a priority.