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GF Machining celebrates 70 years of EDM technology
Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) was invented 70 years ago. AGIE and Charmilles were the pioneers of this technology at the time and are still world market leaders today under the umbrella of GF Machining Solutions, constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible.
Bourbon With The Editor – The Journey of Grinding Expert Jeffrey Badger, The Grinding Doc
Jeffrey Badger shares his journey from mechanical engineering to becoming a leading grinding expert. He discusses his academic background, hands-on experiences in Dublin, and work in England and Sweden. Transitioning to an independent consultant, he highlights his influential research on grinding burn and proposes a Q&A platform for the field. The importance of training in metalworking and upcoming courses in various locations are also emphasized.
CNC value package
Tormach's new 1500MX touts a tempting menu of attractions at a budget-friendly price.
MSC Industrial acquires two cutting tool firms
MSC Industrial Supply Co., a distributor of Metalworking and Maintenance, Repair and Operations supplies to industrial customers throughout North America, has acquired ApTex Inc. and Premier Tool Grinding Inc.
Tooling Tech Group names president, stamping and engineering division
Tooling Tech Group (TTG), a provider of highly engineered tools and automated assembly equipment to a range of industries, has appointed Jason Smalarz as president of its Stamping and Engineering division.
Bourbon With The Editor – Fully Sintered Inserts & Innovative Tooling from Vargus USA
This episode dives deep into Vargus's latest triumph—the FS Line, an economical range of fully sintered inserts designed to revolutionize machining across diverse industries. Alongside our discussion on cutting-edge tooling innovations, we'll also explore the finer things in life—like the exquisite Bourbon known as Blanton's.
OMAX bridges the skills gap
Shop owners and project managers are facing today's potential skilled labor shortage head on by seeking solutions that allow them to maintain and, in many cases, expand their cutting capacity to meet demand today. In addition, their potential solution must set them up for success in the future. OMAX's OptiMAX abrasive waterjet achieves both.
ABB opens refitted, state-of-the-art US robotics facility
ABB has opened its refitted US robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan, which will support ABB Robotics' global leadership in developing and manufacturing cutting-edge robotic solutions in the US, for the US and the Americas.
Fully Sintered Inserts
Vargus, a global leader in threading, grooving, and deburring solutions, proudly introduces the FS Line—an economical range of fully sintered inserts designed to meet the needs of diverse industries. This new line includes 62 of the most popular profiles for both external and internal threading, available in various sizes and threading standards, including ISO Metric, American UN, Whitworth, NPT, BSPT, and API Round.
Sandvik Coromant expands South Carolina carbide operations
Sandvik Coromant is expanding operations in Oconee County, South Carolina. The $29.4 million investment will improve the company's Westminster production facility.
Step up to the plate
Plate rolling parameters and the part CNC plays.