Machining

Articles • August 20, 2025

Preview: MT Series West 2025

The Manufacturing Technology Series West (formerly Westec) kicks off Oct. 7 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Schedule at a glance.

Articles • August 20, 2025

Reshoring & Tariffs

Tariffs may drive U.S. manufacturing reshoring ... or not. Either way, small- and mid-sized shops stand to benefit from whatever work reshoring may bring.

Products • August 18, 2025

CNC turning center generates high torque in low-speeds for high cutting

For high-speed and high-precision turning in a space-saving design, the Mazak Corp. QTE-100 CNC turning center with a 6" chuck can process parts up to 11.42" in diameter. The QTE-100 features a built-in motor spindle designed to deliver high torque, even at low speeds, for enhanced cutting capacity.

News • August 14, 2025

Big Daishowa names new sales engineer

Big Daishowa Inc. has named Jeffrey Leeman as a sales engineer for the Southeast region. Leeman will be responsible for sales and support in Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia.

News • August 12, 2025

Schneider Resources Holding expands portfolio with ETW Inc. acquisition

Schneider Resources Holding (SRH), a private investment firm, acquired ETW Inc., based in Waukesha, Wisconsin. ETW Inc. is a family-owned company recognized nationwide for its precision milling expertise.

News • August 7, 2025

Transor Filter launches new website

Transor Filter's new website has numerous features that details how manufacturers can benefit from Transor's Ultra-Fine Filtration. Visitors can navigate through useful information for making a considered purchasing decision.

Products • July 24, 2025

Multi-tasking turning center

The QTE-100 MY CNC turning center with multi-tasking capabilities from Mazak is designed for high-speed and high-precision turning in a space-saving design, the company says.

News • July 21, 2025

High school robotics team cuts and forms metal at BLM Group USA headquarters

BLM Group USA welcomed the local robotics team, Frog Force 503 from Novi High School, for a hands-on, behind-the-scenes look at the cutting-edge tube and sheet laser technology driving the metal fabrication industry.

Articles • July 21, 2025

Getting In Gear With Shot Peening

A Rosler shot peening machine that provides high throughput helped BMW precisely and quickly surface finish gear components for electric vehicles.

Articles • July 21, 2025

Thread Milling Machining Parameters

While delving into thread milling for this column, Brandt Taylor met and learned something new from an EMUGE-FRANKEN expert on high-volume production.

News • July 15, 2025 • Alan Richter

Press Event Previews EMO 2025

To help promote the 50th anniversary of the EMO trade show, which takes place Sept. 22–26 in Hanover, Germany, show organizer VDW (German Machine Tool Builders' Association) held the EMO 2025 Preview July 10–11 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Trade journalists from 28 countries attended the event, which featured 90-second "elevator pitches" from 26 EMO exhibitors, an interview with VDW Executive Director Dr. Markus Heering, a panel discussion about artificial intelligence, and a presentation by Jayson Myers, CEO of NGen (Next Generation Manufacturing Canada) in Hamilton, Ontario, about Alliance Country Canada @EMO2025 during the first day.

Products • July 8, 2025

Multifunctional tool for drilling and turning

Tungaloy has expanded its TungBoreMini multifunctional tool series. It is now available with a minimum bore diameter (DMIN) of 8mm (0.315") for use with TinyMini-Turn sleeves. It perform multiple operations including drilling, ID/OD turning, and face turning with a single tool.