Machining

Mazak Corp. says its new HORIZONTAL CENTER NEXUS (HCN) 4000-III Horizontal Machining Center has design features that increase productivity, precision, reliability and production value.

In supporting phase one of the DMG/Mori Seiki standardization initiative, Gibbs and Associates will provide the machine tool builder's customers a smooth and reliable flow of programming data from any CAM system to the machine controls.

J.W. Winco Inc. announced it now offers GN 516 Rotary Clamping Latches in metric sizes.

Dr. Jeffrey Badger, the host of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine's Grinding Doc Video Series, discusses the importance of grit size in the 32nd episode of the video series.

END USER: ZPS-Frézovací Nástroje a.s., +420-576-777-510, www.zps-fn.com. CHALLENGE: Increase capacity when producing milling cutters. SOLUTION: A two-spindle, automated, high-speed grinder.

Cutting Tool Engineering Editorial Director Alan Rooks ruminates over the "Made in America" debate that flared once again thanks to the U.S. Olympic team's uniforms.

Ask the Grinding Doc columnist Dr. Jeffrey Badger addresses a shop's question about the real cause of grinding burn.

The August 2012 Workholding column defines the many chucks used for turning.

Shop Operations columnist Tom Lipton shares a few tricks for cutting threads on a manual lathe.

IMTS 2012, the premier U.S. metalworking show, is expected to be one of the largest ever.

Minnesota shop succeeds by being good at many different part-grinding methods.

Vending machines can help manage tool and supply usage and keep costs in check.