General Shop Equipment & Supplies

Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report produced by AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology and the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI), totaled $212.5 million in October 2024. That's up 12.6% from the previous month but down 0.2% compared to October 2023. Year-to-date shipments through October 2024 totaled $2.07 billion, an increase of 0.6% from shipments made between January and October of 2023. The 2024 YTD growth rate, however, has declined every month since April.

Welding Alloys Group, a producer of advanced welding consumables, has entered into a strategic partnership with Meltio, a disruptive laser metal deposition technology manufacturer.

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To pursue larger-size work, JR Machine purchased two NLX 4000 CNC universal turning centers, which can machine workpieces up to 18" in diameter.

Parametric programming is one the most powerful and least used tools available to CNC programmers, machinists and engineers.

The addition of a new chip-breaker option to two insert lineups is billed as a boon to the finish of turning processes.

Aluminum has numerous beneficial physical properties, among them being that it is three times lighter than iron while also having a higher strength ratio.

Now in its third year, the Tools for Schools program from BIG DAISHOWA Inc. continues to grow, helping to support the next generation of manufacturers.n

The ANCA Tool of the Year Awards 2024 celebrated diversity within the industry as well as achievements in precision tool manufacturing.

Is it possible the drop in magazine advertising over the past year or so has contributed to the broader market decline? Print media has an upside.

James Sabatino, a sales engineer from Marubeni Citizen-Cincom, explains thread whirling technology used in CNC machining. This process is crucial for creating complex threads, especially in medical applications. It utilizes a spinning ring for controlled cutting, which is effective for tough materials like titanium. The modular units from MCC adapt to various machines, and innovations like tandem thread whirls enhance versatility. The A320 Swiss machine supports this technology for intricate part production.

Open Mind Technologies, a developer of CAD/CAM software solutions worldwide, announced that together with Hermle USA and Fraisa USA, has teamed up to produce little Santas for helping with holiday preparations.