General Shop Equipment & Supplies

Shipments of cutting tools were $208.1 million in June 2024. Orders decreased 2.9% from May 2024 and were down 4.2% from June 2023. Year-to-date shipments totaled $1.27 billion, up 2.6% from shipments made in the first six months of 2023.

Zygo Corp. is showcasing part of its 3D optical profiler range — the ZeGage Pro HR, the NewView 9000, and the NewView NX (fitted with a robotic arm to demonstrate how sample measurements can be automated) — and the VerifireTM 3.39 IR laser interferometer.

Exair has increased the availability of free tools to help customers. The company's latest free tool, the EXAIR AR Mobile App is now available in both Apple and the Google Play Stores.

Thordon Bearings is supplying multiple sets of grease-free bearings to completely replace old technology at the Otto Holden Generating Station on the Ottawa River in Ontario, Canada.

Mollart Machinery's production operations and field service support, previously based in Chessington, United Kingdom, will be based out of Bourn & Koch's facility in Rockford, Illinois.

Heule Precision Tools will feature its BSF tooling for automated high-volume back spot facing applications in IMTS booth #431364.

Both machines have two spindles and three turrets – two upper and one lower – for unequaled DONE IN ONEÆ part processing opportunities and high-volume throughput in single setups. The drum-style turrets provide 12 or 16 tool positions and rotary tool capability. Main machine spindles handle 4" bar stock while the second spindle is capable of processing bar diameters up to 2.992" (76 mm). The machine easily integrates with available bar feeders and workpiece loaders/unloaders for fully automated operations.

Available with or without a keyway, Stafford Weldable Flange Collars are ideal for attaching gears, pulleys, sprockets, and other devices. They come in sizes ranging from 3/8" I.D. to 3" I.D. and specials can be made in other sizes and from weldable 316 stainless steel. Other custom modifica-tions can include threaded bores, slots, grooves, and more.

HII, the McClean, Va.-based weapons developer, announced that its MissionTechnologies division was awarded a $209 million contract to support the development and sustainment of the U.S. Air Force's (USAF) fighter and bomber weapons systems and subsystems.

Join us for an insightful webinar featuring Genevieve Swiss Industries Inc., with expert Scott LaPrade, Applications Supervisor. Dive into the innovative world of rotary broaching and learn about the latest advancements and techniques revolutionizing polygon machining. Whether you're looking to enhance your existing skills or gain new insights into this specialized area, this webinar is a must-attend event for machining professionals seeking to stay at the forefront of their field.

FABTECH, a metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing event will occur in Orlando from October 15-17. This year's special events, which are free to all attendees unless noted, will feature a dynamic lineup of industry leaders, innovators, and visionaries.

Filter manufacturer Vomat from Treuen, Germany, will be showing a cross-section of high-performance filtration technology at IMTS North building, level 3, booth 237475.