General Shop Equipment & Supplies

Schütte now sells its PC multiple-spindle automatics. Often, manufacturers need automatics that have greater capabilities. These include the machining of nonferrous metal or steel, a combination of heavy roughing and accuracy, simple programming combined with versatility and a single machine that performs several production processes. The answer to these challenges is Schütte's PC series.

Dialight launched its new 72,000-lumen Vigilant High Output High Bay fixture, designed to deliver optimal illumination at mounting heights above 60 feet (18 meters).

Responding to the increase in hybrid manufacturing, the latest release of Surfcam introduces a new Additive Machining module. Supporting the Direct Energy Deposition method, Surfcam now offers a dedicated manufacturing cycle which accurately guides a laser as it deposits material to form a shape. After that, the shape is machined using Surfcam's milling cycles to create the final component.

Schütte sells the SCX multiple-spindle automatic lathe. In today's industrial production, more complex workpieces are being produced in smaller batch sizes and shorter life cycles. To remain competitive, manufacturers have to react quickly and flexibly to market requirements.

Many parents undervalue manufacturing as a career for their children. However, when parents were told about the financial benefits of jobs in manufacturing, they said they would encourage their children to explore the field.

Caterpillar Inc.'s E4Life program partners with public schools in Peoria, Illinois, to provide hands-on manufacturing experience to high school students with a focus on innovation. Prior to the implementation of this program, Caterpillar spent time with students and potential participants to find out what barriers stand between them and the workforce.

Cluster's CEO and founder, Kim Taylor, has been highlighted in People Magazine's feature "25 Women Changing the World."

Brad Laux, director of metalworking strategy at W.W. Grainger Inc., discusses how the company fits into the production floor at customer facilities. He also outlines a new study about the metalworking industry.

A shop's product mix, the types of jobs running in the shop, can make or break it. The right mix increases profitability and makes for happy customers. The wrong mix risks demoralizing the shop and upsetting customers, ultimately resulting in more stress and less profit. Actively managing your product mix to correctly fit your shop makes life much easier. However, it does take intention to step away from the jobs you know your shop can, but shouldn't make.

Vortec has updated their online heat load calculator, allowing users to determine cooling requirements for their specific enclosure. The new tool, available at https://www.vortec.com/heatload/calculator allows users to input enclosure dimensions, compressed air inlet temperature and pressure, current cabinet temperatures, worst case ambient temperature and whether the enclosure is in direct contact with sunlight (and enclosure color).

ROCKFORD, IL, OCTOBER 18, 2018 -- To accommodate rapid growth and future expansion, Rockford Systems, LLC., a provider of machine safeguarding products, safety education and industrial safety services, is pleased to announce it is moving its headquarters into a new, larger facility located at 5795 Logistics Parkway in Rockford, IL.

TROY, Mich., October 11, 2018 – Seco Tools has named Tyler Martin as its new manager of engineering services.