Machining

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.

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.

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.

In this episode of Bourbon with the Editor, host Dennis Spaeth explores the cutting-edge world of CNC machining with special guest William Nash, featuring live demos and in-depth discussions from IMTS 2024. To kick things off, Dennis raises a glass of Isaac Bowman Port Barrel Finished Bourbon—a small-batch spirit crafted with the same precision and dedication found in high-tech manufacturing.

Olympic Steel Inc., a national metals service center, has acquired Metal Works. The all-cash purchase is expected to be immediately accretive. Terms were not disclosed.

Gorilla Mill consistently achieves tight tolerances over long production runs with an ANCA grinding machine for producing premium-performance cutting tools

The FX10 3D composite printer with FX10 Metal Kit print engine enables printing both metal filaments and composites with continuous fiber reinforcement.

The APlus Add-On for additive manufacturing supports directed energy deposition and has toolpaths developed specifically to handle any AM geometry.

At IMTS 2024, Taiwan manufacturing leaders heralded their smart manufacturing progress at the "Integrate to Innovate: Smart Machine Application Forum."