Machining

Products • November 1, 2018

Inch Version of the Helical AD Shoulder Mill

The inch version of the popular Helical AD for roughing applications is now available. Offering a DOC up to 3.150", the cutters are suitable for use with the Pramet range of versatile ADMX 16 inserts and support medium machining of most engineering materials, including cast iron, stainless steel, aluminum alloys and superalloys.

Products • November 1, 2018

Permanent Magnetic Chip and Parts Conveyors

Permanent magnetic chip and parts conveyors from Eriez safely and reliably move and elevate ferrous materials such as chips, turnings, small parts and stampings. These units are practically maintenance free and innovatively designed to ensure the highest level of operator safety.

News • October 31, 2018

Walter USA LLC partners with MachiningCloud Inc.

Waukesha, WI—Walter, a cutting tool manufacturer, now has product data available on MachiningCloud.

Articles • October 31, 2018 • Holly B. Martin

Consider the benefits of quick-change tooling systems

Anytime you change a tool, you're not making parts. Keep downtime to a minimum by reducing changeover time to mere seconds.n

Products • October 31, 2018

Edgecam 2019 R1 Release

Responding to the increase in hybrid manufacturing, the latest release of Edgecam introduced a new Additive Machining module. Supporting the Direct Energy Deposition method, Edgecam now offers a dedicated manufacturing cycle which accurately guides a laser as it deposits material to form a shape. After that, the shape is machined using Edgecam's milling cycles to create the final component.

Products • October 30, 2018

GC4330 and GC4340 Insert Grades

Cutting tool and tooling systems specialist Sandvik Coromant is launching GC4330 and GC4340, two new insert grades for steel milling. With the development of advanced production technologies, such as a new substrate, Inveio coating and an improved post-treatment technology, the new grades provide great opportunities to substantially increase tool life and process security compared to the previous generation of grades, GC4230 and GC4240, which will now be superseded.

Articles • October 25, 2018 • Michael Deren

A market for good employees

Machinist's Corner: It is a great time to be in manufacturing. For qualified workers that means better wages and benefits.

News • October 25, 2018

Scholarship created for students in manufacturing-related programs

CNCMachines.net, an American used CNC machine dealer based in Sanford, Florida, announced it is accepting applications for a newly created $2,000 scholarship. The competitive award is for students enrolled in a CNC machinist, CNC operations, engineering or manufacturing certificate or degree program.

Products • October 25, 2018

8-inch x 18-inch Surface Grinder

The 8-inch x 18-inch surface grinder from Palmgren is an indispensable metalworking machine for toolrooms.

Products • October 24, 2018

SmartCAM v2019 CAM Software

SmartCAMcnc has announced the release of SmartCAM v2019. The SmartCAM CAM software family consists of applications for CNC milling, turning, fabrication and wire EDM.

Articles • October 23, 2018 • John Hagan

Mind the grind

Optimizing grinding and dressing with the dress speed ratio parameter.

Videos • October 23, 2018

Building custom machine tools with FANUC – Excalibur Tool in Grants Pass, Oregon

Building custom machine tools with FANUC - Excalibur Tools in Grants Pass, Oregon