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Okuma
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Acme
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Insert Geometry
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Boring
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Cutting Forces
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Workholding
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Threading
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Glossary
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Machining Fundamentals & Tooling References
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Process Spotlights & Manufacturing Systems
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MC Machinery Systems names laser product manager
Ryan Conroy has been promoted to laser product manager at MC Machinery Systems in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.
First winner named in ANCA’s Female Machinist Award contest
Lena Risse, precision toolmaker at Risse Tool Technology is a master craftsperson and precision tool mechanic. She is the first-ever winner of ANCA's Female Machinist Award.
HEEDS AI Simulation Predictor Software and Simcenter Reduced Order Modeling Software
HEEDS AI Simulation Predictor and Simcenter Reduced Order Modeling represent a true breakthrough in simulation technology. They enable our customers to take advantage of benefits of artificial intelligence-driven simulation to speed their exploration of a design space and to do so accurately and robustly,
Westec 2023 Booth Visit with Vektek
Vektek Inc. Design Engineer Noah Peters demonstrates the Auto-Coupler system he helped develop to enable shops to fully implement robotic automation.
Westec 2023 Booth Visit with Allied Machine & Engineering
Matt Silva, Allied Machine & Engineering's field sales engineer for Southern California, highlights the company's Wohlhaupter boring system as well as a range of other products on display at the Allied booth during Westec 2023 held in Long Beach, California, in November.
Westec 2023 Booth Visit with Greenleaf Corp.
Kevin McCall, senior sales and engineer with Greenleaf Corporation, offers a quick guided tour of the company's ceramic tool cutting demonstration during Westec 2023 held in Long Beach, California, in November.
Westec 2023 Booth Visit with Haimer USA
Haimer USA Vice President of Sales Steven Baier demonstrates the use of the company's Vio Linear tool presetter during Westec 2023 held in Long Beach, California, in November.
Small Tools – Big Solutions – Bigger Profitability
Iscar introduces a new range of mini SWISSGRIP tools for Swiss-Type Machines with .024" to .047" wide inserts for economical parting of Ø.394-Ø.629" bars.
Seco partners with Instagram influencer
Seco Tools has taken a leap in its efforts to share knowledge about the many possibilities in machining by announcing a new partnership with Swemachinist, a well-known Instagram content creator.n
Energy management systems ‘surging’
The Energy Management System (EMS) market in 2022 was valued at $41.62 billion, and is expected to reach $132.77 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 15.60% over the forecast period 2023-2030. n
Engineering polymers market projected to reach $211.8 billion
The integration of Industry 4.0 principles, such as Internet of Things, is driving the demand for engineering polymers used in smart manufacturing equipment and sensors. The materials need to withstand harsh industrial environments.
Applications for iron powder grows across myriad industries
According to a recent study on "Iron Powder Market Forecast to 2030," the iron powder market size was valued at $1.8 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $2,88 billion by 2030.
