General Shop Equipment & Supplies

The worldwide installed base of Internet of Things (IoT) endpoints is expected to grow from 14.9 billion at the end of 2016 to more than 82 billion in 2025. However, a study conducted by Cisco shows that 60 percent of IoT initiatives stall at the Proof of Concept stage and only 26 percent of companies have had an IoT initiative that they considered a complete success. A third of all completed projects were not considered a success.

The latest release of Edgecam software introduces a new turning cycle that includes B-axis movements while machining on a turning center. This new feature in Edgecam 2017 R2 allows greater accessibility when machining complex profiles, by dynamically positioning the insert.

Amidst the ongoing discussion of how to interest young people in manufacturing careers comes news of one young person who certainly is. The Westfield (N.Y.) Republican profiles Andy Reinwald, the 24-year-old owner of Ripley Machine & Tool.

Doosan Machine Tools introduces the new NHP horizontal machining center series, built from the ground up for rapid metal-removal rates. Designed to meet the manufacturing demands of industries including automotive and aerospace, the 400mm pallet NHP 4000 and 500mm pallet NHP 5000 are feature-rich yet configurable for a range of applications, according to the company.

CNC Software announces the release of Mastercam 2018 Router. Mastercam 2018 Router brings a new suite of programming tools focused on delivering speed, automation and efficiency for all machining jobs.

An Australian manufacturer of rotary shank cutting tools, Sutton Tools, has gained market share in the highly competitive aerospace industry by producing superior tools using the linear motor technology on ANCA's MX7. To gain traction in the aerospace market Sutton's needed to push the boundaries of what could be expected from a tool machining materials in the aviation industry.

Metal laser melting is used in many sectors. The advantages of the technology over machining not only lead to peak performances in motor sports and aerospace, but even pave the way for ground-breaking success in the medical technology sector. One example of this is the use of a 3D-printed bone drill, which is capable of preventing possible tissue damage caused during operations with traditionally manufactured drills.

In VERICUT 8.1 from CGTech, a new additive manufacturing (AM) module has been employed, along with enhanced support for Force optimization, workpiece sectioning, X-Caliper measurement tool, report template, and grinding and dressing operations.

High density, high accuracy and flexibility to accommodate different part sizes or multiple parts are benefits of Kurt's SeraLock Towers, and WedgeLock and MoveLock workholding modules.

Built for high output and heavy-duty performance, Palmgren's 10-Inch automatic horizontal bandsaw offers extremely tight tolerances in both cutting repeatability and accuracy even at high cutting rates. It is equipped with a hydraulic shuttle vise feed system with split vises that securely clamp the workpiece.

In a move designed to greatly improve efficiency and quality in CAM operations, CoroPlus ToolLibrary and PrimeTurning method from Sandvik Coromant have been integrated in Mastercam 2018. The CoroPlus suite of connected solutions from Sandvik Coromant facilitates digital machining, providing access to real-time process insights and data.

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in June—up 2.9 percent from May—and the overall economy grew for the 97th consecutive month, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.