Machining

Products • November 1, 2015

EWAG Laser Line Precision Grinder

Deemed the most compact laser production center in diamond tool manufacturing, the new EWAG LASER LINE PRECISION serves as an alternative to conventional grinding and eroding methods that are unable to handle the level of precision required for processing complex cutting contours and narrow tool tolerances in CBN, PCD and CVD-­D materials.

Products • November 1, 2015

Gemini NGM and Sirius NGS Tool Grinding Machines

J. Schneeberger Machinen AG offers two new grinding machines: the Gemini NGM (pictured) and the Sirius NGS. With both machines, space requirement was give special attention to achieve smallest footprint with a large work envelope.

Videos • October 30, 2015

Okuma rounds up an Ohio machine shop

Check out this video report from Okuma to learn more about how the Ohio shop now is speeding up production by bringing in new Okuma machines.

Products • October 22, 2015

MC251 Advance solid carbide milling cutters

Walter Tools, Waukesha, Wis., recently introduced its new Advance product line, which the company claims increases tool life up to 50 percent. The MC251 Advance solid carbide milling cutters from Walter's Prototyp brand is said to be the ideal geometry for machining stainless materials from material group ISO M and for secondary applications in ISO S materials, according to the company.

News • October 6, 2015

OMAX names new marketing VP

The OMAX® Corp., Kent, Wash., recently welcomed Stephen Bruner to its senior management team as vice president of marketing. Bruner will oversee the company's marketing, technical training and inside sales teams and work closely with staff on program planning, brand development and lead generation and nurturing.

Articles • October 1, 2015 • Matthew Jaster

Options to consider when selecting custom work-positioning device

In the market for a rotary table? The checklist of requirements starts with speed, accuracy and rigidity. CTE spoke with multiple rotary table manufacturers to discuss market trends, product innovations and add-ons that can improve overall machine tool performance.

Articles • October 1, 2015 • Matthew Jaster

GMN Introduces High-Speed Spindles for Improved Machining

The Look Ahead department in the October issue of Cutting Tool Engineering features a high-speed spindle that reduces natural vibrations.

Articles • October 1, 2015 • Keith Jennings

Offshoring again

Even with a good fourth quarter and my natural optimism, reports from contacts at some of our larger customers concern me, reports the Manager's Desk columnist in the October issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.

Articles • October 1, 2015 • Markus Stolmar

Overcoming material challenges

Companies that make cylindrical cutting tools from PCD and other materials face two key challenges: meeting the surging demand for PCD tools while retaining the ability to produce HSS, carbide, ceramic and cermet tools, observes the Machine Technology column in the October issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.

Articles • October 1, 2015 • Alan Richter

Future of manufacturing

CTE Editor Alan Richter visited the Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute at Chicago's Goose Island in September for a peek into the future of manufacturing at an event coordinated by Blaser Swisslube Inc.

Articles • October 1, 2015 • Alan Richter

Private equity funds, venture capitalists partner with precision parts manufacturers poised for growth

Running a successful machine shop takes more than having advanced machine tools, high-performance cutting tools and machinists that boost productivity. A manufacturer of precision metal parts might also need a strategic partner that has the network, expertise and — last but not least — capital to penetrate new markets, overcome capacity constraints and make investments to help the business grow.

Articles • October 1, 2015 • James Harvey

Intro to CNC trade secrets

The end of manual machining isn't near. There are certain tasks you can do with conventional machines that CNC machines are just not good at, such as "blending," reports the October Shop Operations column in Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.