Turning

Products • December 5, 2025

Turning center with built-in motor spindle

The QTE-200 MSY CNC Turning Center from Mazak was built for speed, precision, and reliability, the company says. The QTE-200MSY's integral 20 hp (15 kW) turning spindle reaches a maximum speed of 5,000 rpm, and the machine processes part diameters up to 13.39" (340 mm) and has a bar diameter capacity of 2.56" (65 mm).

Articles • November 17, 2025

Thinking About Automation?

Shops new to automation can start with turning. Simple tools like bar feeders, tool monitoring, redundancy, and probing create stable, unattended processes.

Articles • November 17, 2025

Best Broaching Ever

Broaching evolves with rotary, single-point and CNC-driven tools, plus cleaner electromechanical machines—delivering faster cycles, higher accuracy and lower costs.

Articles • November 17, 2025

Addressing the skills gap

Manufacturers must close widening skills gaps through automation, structured training and global knowledge-sharing to build a stronger 2026 workforce.

Articles • November 17, 2025

Machine Shop Innovation

NASA Glenn engineers created 3D-printed vibration-damping inserts that boost machining accuracy, cut cleanup time and improve prototype manufacturing efficiency.

Products • October 4, 2025

CNC turning center for high-volume production of small, intricate parts

Mazak is unveiling its QRX-50MSY CNC turning center at the company's Discover 2025 event, Oct. 6-10, that provides manufacturers the speed and versatility for high-volume production of small, intricate parts in a compact, affordable machine.

News • September 24, 2025

Lyndex-Nikken appoints new product manager – Automation, new service service manager for rotary tables

Lyndex-Nikken, manufacturer and provider of high-performance machine tool accessories and machine tending solutions, announces the appointment of Michael Ricketts as Product Manager - Automation, and Dwayne Perkins as Service Manager - Rotary Tables.

Articles • August 20, 2025

Cutting Lead Time In Half

A shop turned to WFL Millturn Technologies for a mill-turn machining center capable of reducing setup, lead and machining time when producing worm shafts.

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.

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.

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.

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.