Machine Tools – Metalcutting

Products • January 19, 2026

Turning center with Y-axis

The Tsugami M08SY turning center performs highly complex machining such as turning, drilling, boring, cross-drilling and CNC milling. The company says the main and subspindle are equipped with integral, built-in spindle motors, which minimize vibration and provide superior acceleration and deceleration for heavy-duty cutting and fine finishing. The Y-axis enables off center CNC milling of...

Products • January 16, 2026

A 5-axis vertical machining center for complex parts

As a solid “first step” into 5-axis machining for some shops, Mazak’s VARIAXIS C-600 offers four spindle options that allow shops to find the ideal balance of speed and power. In addition to the standard 12,000 rpm CAT40 spindle, 15,000 rpm, 18,000 rpm and 20,000 rpm options are available in CAT 40, Big Plus or...

News • January 14, 2026

Mazak to host Florida Open House

Mazak Corporation has set its sights on the latest manufacturing and automation technology specifically for aerospace, medical, space exploration, defense/marine defense and other area industry component production at its two-day Florida Open House scheduled for February 18-19 at 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Located at its Mazak Technical Center located in Orlando, the event will...

Products • December 29, 2025

Mazak’s Swiss style CNC for small, precise parts

The Syncrex 38/8 Swiss-style CNC machine handles bar stock up to 1.5" (38 mm), allowing shops to run full bar capacity with no special bar end preparation. The 8-axis configuration is standard with 10 hp (7.5 kW) main and second spindles, four cross working live tools on the main spindle, as well as up to six live tools and a Y-axis for the counter spindle.

News • December 18, 2025

US metalworking machinery orders surge 40% year-over-year in October

New orders of metalworking machinery totaled $538.9 million in October 2025, which was a 9% increase from September 2025 and a 40.3% increase from October 2024.

Products • December 1, 2025

Gantry milling machine’s modular design offers versatility and customization

The FZP37 gantry milling machine from Zimmermann has a modular design that allows the use of different operating ranges and the use of different brands of CNC controls. Its gantry construction makes it possible to machine components of all kinds. This gantry milling machine boasts a substantial working range, from 118"-1575"; in the X-axis, 98"-236" in the Y-axis and 49"-118" in the Z-axis.

Products • November 25, 2025

Two-turret, two-spindle multitasking machine

The Nakamura-Tome NT-Flex from Methods Machine Tools Inc. is a multitasking machine that features the two-turret, two-spindle NT-Flex for complex high-mix, small-batch production.

Products • October 23, 2025

Compact CNC desktop router

The xsTECH Pro CNC desktop router from Tormach, which was designed for education and training environments, combines professional-level machining capabilities and features with a safe, approachable design that fits seamlessly into classrooms, STEM labs and makerspaces, the company says.

Products • October 17, 2025

Ultrasonic milling machine for hard, brittle materials

The Ultrasonic 60 Precision machine from DMG MORI offers a cost-effective entry into the precision machining of hard, brittle materials such as silicon carbide, Zerodur, and hard metals.

Products • October 10, 2025

5-axis simultaneous machining

The UMILL 1000 from EMCO is a 5-axis machining center with milling/turning, 1000mm diameter, 600mm height, 1000kg capacity, and direct drives for high precision. With the UMILL 1000, EMCO is expanding its range of universal machining centers in the 5-axis simultaneous machining sector, thereby creating a bridge between the UMILL 750 and UMILL 1500 models.

Videos • September 29, 2025

Vargus Pump Shaft Project (Part 1: Lathe Operations)

In this episode, Will Nash and Aaron Kolb discuss the pump shaft machining project—executed with Vargus tooling and filmed start to finish at Harper College. From part print review and tooling selection, to programming in hyperMILL® from OPEN MIND, setup, running the first piece, and final inspection with Bruker alicona, the conversation takes you inside the process. This is Part 1 of our Vargus story, focused on lathe operations.

Products • September 23, 2025

Bandsaw for large projects and more demanding applications

The JT1-1376 18" CVS bandsaw from JET Tools was designed for larger projects and more demanding applications, the company says. The bandsaw features a high-performance BLDC motor that the company says delivers powerful cutting with energy efficiency, an 8" throat allows for cutting larger workpieces, and continuous variable speed control to adjust the speed from 90 SFPM to 1,400 SFPM to match different materials.