Machining

AMPCO Metal has acquired the Schmelzmetall Group, a Swiss-based producer of copper alloys, including Beryllium-containing alloys and other high copper alloys such as CuCrZr and CuNiSi.

Mike Coffey, a field service engineer at Rush Machinery, showcases the RushCut, a PLC-controlled machine designed for efficient cutoffs. It features adjustable clamping, customizable work holding, and a direct coolant system for enhanced performance. The user-friendly touchscreen allows for easy programming, while safety features prevent operation with the door open. Coffey also presents the end profile grinder, emphasizing its programmable functions and convenient loading options.

BlackHawk Industrial, a distributor of metalworking and other mission-critical industrial products, has appointed Marco Morgado as general manager of the Northeast Region.

Lyndex-Nikken, manufacturer and provider of machine tool accessories and automation, has promoted Osmar Takeuchi to president.

Tapmatic Corporation, a family-owned manufacturer based in North Idaho, has specialized in tapping attachments since 1952. Their product lineup includes the self-reversing Drill-n-Tap 50, designed for both drilling and tapping operations, and various CNC tapping heads tailored for high-volume applications. Additionally, Tapmatic offers marking tools like the TapWriter® for dot peen marking and the ScribeWriter® for scribing, as well as innovative deburring solutions such as the DeBurr-Z floating tool holder. Their collaboration with O.M.G. Srl. enhances their product range, featuring digital angle heads and MOX series spindle speeders to improve machine performance.

October 2024 marks a significant milestone for the REGO-FIX Group: The Swiss company from Baselland has opened a state-of-the-art learning center in Whitestown, Indiana, with a new 12,900 square meters building adjacent to its existing U.S. headquarters.

Flex Machine Tools, an American manufacturer and provider of machine tool solutions worldwide for metal fabrication operations, will host an Open House Event at Flex headquarters in Wapakoneta, Ohio, on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m.