Machining

Blum-Novotest Inc. unveils the release of its new Tool ID (Tool Identification) software package, designed to act as a cost effective alternative for automating the monitoring of tooling and tooling condition when integrated with an existing Blum laser tool setter.

LMT Onsrud LP introduces a new series to its high-performance endmill offering; endmills for steel and cast iron.

Emuge Corp. has introduced the SPEEDSYNCHRO tool holder, which features an integrated transmission of 1:4.412 for optimizing thread production on CNC machines with synchronous spindles.

OSG Tap & Die Inc. has upgraded its popular "Tool Selector" to be easily accessed and viewed on mobile devices such as Apple products including iPhones, iPads, and iPods, and all the Android smartphones.

A new CNC for vertical knee mills has enhanced software features and is now available from Heidenhain.

MecSoft Europe GmbH offers a range of easy-to-use, powerful and affordable software for CNC machining.

Versatile drill presses from Palmgren reportedly set the standard for the industry.

A new Farr Gold Series Package (GSP) dust collector from Camfil APC provides high-performance capture of dust and fumes generated by CNC laser and plasma cutters.

GF Machining Solutions LLC, Lincolnshire, Ill., welcomed more than 150 guests, including city and state officials, at the Oct. 9 grand opening of its Irvine, Calif., facility. The event featured a ribbon cutting ceremony, guided tours, product displays, machine demonstrations and presentations.

Toolmaker Mazak Corp., Florence, Ky., will host a free MTConnect lunch-and-learn event for manufacturers on Thurs., Nov. 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at its Northeast Technology Center in Windsor Locks, Conn. The presentation will cover how MTConnect, an open-source, royalty-free manufacturing protocol, can improve the utilization of their equipment and boost productivity, according to the company.