Machining

The ultimate goal of tool-monitoring technologies is to help shops keep their machine tool doors closed longer — because open doors let the money out.

Debut Software Savvy column urges industry leaders to look for tell-tale signs that it's time to modernize their software portfolios to remain competitive.

When parts are small and space is tight inside sliding head machines, a new holding system offers fast tool changes and a wide variety of cutting options.

Shop asks the Grinding Doc to address whether mounting a nozzle at the wheel/workpiece exit point can improve coolant effectiveness in grinding operations.

Machinist's Corner column notes that shops today have computer-controlled feedback loops because they need to work smart to remain competitive.

AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, which represents U.S.-based providers of manufacturing technology, has elected its 2025-2026 board of directors. Michael Cicco, president and CEO of FANUC Corp., was elected to serve as chairman of the board for AMT.

GROB Systems Inc., a developer of manufacturing systems and machine tools, plans to demonstrate power skiving capabilities as well as innovative fir tree mill finishing on its GROB G550T 5-axis mill-turn universal machining center.

Dormer Pramet is expanding its portfolio of indexable tools with the launch of high-performance turning and milling solutions.

CTE Editor-at-Large Alan Richter is on the show floor in Taipei, checking out the latest machining innovations. At @eCERATIZIT ‘s booth, he’s taking a look at the HDT FreeTurn—built for high-speed roughing, turning, and grooving with precision and minimal vibration.

In the world of steel construction, surface preparation is more than a preliminary step—it's a defining factor in durability and corrosion resistance. An autonomous solution that simplifies precision grinding and seamlessly integrates with automated shot blasting.

In the world of steel construction, surface preparation is more than a preliminary step—it's a defining factor in durability and corrosion resistance. An autonomous solution that simplifies precision grinding and seamlessly integrates with automated shot blasting.

The flat machining of bi‐metal surfaces or milling applications involving an interrupted cut can present challenges to PCD or carbide milling cutters. Inserts may chip during the milling process, resulting in high machining costs & elevated levels of sub‐standard or rejected parts.