General Shop Equipment & Supplies

Alternative financing can play a vital role in helping companies address challenges with cash flow or access to funds for operational and capital needs.

Combining additive manufacturing and subtractive machining in one machine can save significant time and money — when the application is appropriate.

In this episode of Bourbon with the Editor, host Dennis Spaeth explores the cutting-edge world of CNC machining with special guest William Nash, featuring live demos and in-depth discussions from IMTS 2024. To kick things off, Dennis raises a glass of Isaac Bowman Port Barrel Finished Bourbon—a small-batch spirit crafted with the same precision and dedication […]

Arndt Hauger, innovation manager at Vollmer, introduces the VLaser 370 — a high-precision machine crafted for PCD tool production with a focus on the automotive and aerospace sectors. The VLaser utilizes a unique kinematic design that enables fast and efficient laser machining of complex profiles. It offers exceptional dimensional accuracy and is supported by a flexible loading system that accommodates various tool placements. n

Metal Supermarkets, a supplier of small-quantity metals, named the six winners of its 10th annual Metal My Way contest.

Tom Dang, vice president of Lyndex-Nikken, introduces a new workholding product aimed at improving shop throughput. The presentation highlights its zero point system, known for its compact design and high repeatability. The video also showcases reversible jaws for different workpieces and a user-friendly tombstone automation system. The insights emphasize incremental investment in automation, allowing one operator to efficiently manage multiple machines.n

In a strategic move, Star Cutter has assumed design and manufacturing rights to Tru Tech grinding technology, extending the company's solutions across the grinding lifecycle into blank preparation and cylindrical grinding

Sandvik Coromant, a global leader in metal-cutting tools and solutions, recently announced the appointment of Thomas Henry as the new vice president of marketing for the Americas, effective Nov. 4, 2024.

Swiss tooling company REGO-FIX welcomed attendees and manufacturing partners from across the globe for a day-long grand opening celebration of the company's Center for Machining Excellence (CME). The event took place Oct. 24 at the company's North American headquarters in Whitestown, Indiana.

Designed for cross holes in both manual and CNC applications, Orbitool deburring tools from J.W. Done feature a flexible shank and protective disc, allowing for selective material removal at intersecting edges. J.W. Done General Manager Stanley Kroll demonstrates how Orbitool is shown to effectively deburr complex contours and surfaces, particularly for brass parts. Custom tools also are available.n

Since May 2024, Intercable Tools GmbH, a more than 50-year-old manufacturer of connection technology and tools, has been using ultrasonic deburring technology from the German company UltraTEC innovation GmbH, part of the VOLLMER Group, to remove burrs from hydraulic units automatically and in a contact-free manner.

The nLIGHT Inc. company has announced the global launch of two new products: nfinity and ProcessGUARD, designed to meet advanced metal fabrication demands.