Machining

The accurate positioning of the cutting tool with respect to the workpiece partly controls the accuracy of a machined part.

This month's Get With The Program column in Cutting Tool Engineering looks at the benefits of nesting software for shops that make parts from flat raw materials.

Choosing a multitask machine from a bewildering array of options can be challenging, but the right one can be a shop game changer.

AMT's latest Global Forecasting & Manufacturing Conference found reasons for both caution and optimism.

Getting a handle on chip handling for small to medium-sized shops.

New developments in superabrasive grinding wheels help eliminate the need for dressing them.

Walter USA LLC has announced that its Tiger-tec Silver for Turning product line has fielded four new cutting tool insert geometries: the RP5 for roughing, the MP5 for medium machining, the MP3 for low carbon steels, and the FP5 for finishing.

Ganro Industrial Corp. has made significant specification improvements to its horizontal rotary table series including the new HR-3030, which offers a new larger size table top and is available from CNC Indexing & Feeding Technologies.

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Walter has introduced E47, the versatile new counterboring insert geometry designed for use with the Walter BoringMEDIUM and Walter BoringMAXI tooling systems.

HAINBUCH America Inc. introduces their quick-change workholding interface system for turning centers.

With positive feedback from pre-launch customers, new high-performance WIDIA Victory turning grades reportedly deliver increased productivity with improved surface finishes and longer tool life across steel, stainless steel, cast irons, and specialty alloys.