Machining

News • August 20, 2019

MxD to develop a manufacturing cybersecurity workforce development program

MxD announced a comprehensive workforce development program for cybersecurity in manufacturing, underwritten with a $1.25 million grant from the Siemens Foundation. The grant will fund the development and implementation of a highly skilled cybersecurity for manufacturing initiative as part of MxD's workforce strategy known as MxD Learn.

Products • August 19, 2019

Tools for Swiss-Style Machining

Carmex Precision Tools Ltd. has made four additions to its family of tools for Swiss-style machining applications, including the multifunction G6 six-edge turning insert designed to fit a single holder and capable of high productivity in applications, including threading, grooving, parting, and back and front turning.

Products • August 19, 2019

DoTwistBall Copy Milling Cutters

Tungaloy is expanding its DoTwistBall line of copy milling cutters to include additional diameters of shell mills. DoTwistBall is designed to ensure maximum machining reliability during complex 3D milling processes.

Articles • August 16, 2019

Boosting production capacity with ‘brobots’

Company finds human and robot collaboration reduces costs and increased machine uptime.

Articles • August 15, 2019 • Jerry Fireman

Reduce lead times with Esprit

DP Technology's CAM software allows job shop to load the code, set the tools and go.

Products • August 15, 2019

CAMWorks ShopFloor Software

HCL Technologies announced the release of CAMWorks ShopFloor, which provides tools for companies to meet smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 initiatives, by moving beyond 2D drawings or static digital files. With CAMWorks ShopFloor, 3D digital models capture extensive data from the part design files and provide tools that machinists can utilize to produce parts with fewer miscommunications between the design and manufacturing departments.

Products • August 15, 2019

TC620 Supreme Thread Milling Cutter

Walter has released the TC620 Supreme thread milling cutter, enabling threading that combines maximum productivity with superior process reliability. Its multiple-row concept with its lower cutting forces not only reduces machine time and wear, but also improves process reliability and handling, even with demanding materials.

News • August 14, 2019

Matsuura Machinery USA Inc. hires Shannon Collett

St. Paul, MN --- Matsuura Machinery USA, Inc. announces the selection of Shannon Collett as the company's Matsuura LUMEX Administrator.

News • August 14, 2019

Maximizing spindle idle-time reduction

Eliminating unnecessary interruptions to production directly affects machining cycle times, costs to complete each part from start-to-finish and, by extension, the ability to bid competitively. Getting more hours a day out of your spindle is key to optimizing this equation.

Products • August 14, 2019

GH-45 Hydraulic Tapping Arm

FlexArm Inc. introduces the GH-45 hydraulic tapping arm with capacity to 1 1/2 inches in mild steel, allowing operators to quickly and consistently tap holes offline for greater overall productivity. This versatile, robust design has a reach from 20" to 78" and operates at variable speed from 110 to 500 rpm to deliver torque up to 325 ft./lbs.

Articles • August 13, 2019 • Kip Hanson

Swiss-style CNC lathes gaining popularity

Machine shops enjoy additional opportunities with sliding headstock lathes.

News • August 12, 2019

National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining names president and CEO

Blairsville, Pa. The National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) is proud to name Dean L. Bartles, Ph.D., FSME, FASME, and NCDMM Board of Director as its next President and CEO effective today.