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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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Digital Live Machining demonstrations go global
Sandvik Coromant, a supplier of tools and technology for the metalworking industry, has released a new virtual program of Digital Live Machining sessions.
Mazak MegaStir named tooling supplier for Meld Manufacturing
Mazak MegaStir has signed an agreement making it the exclusive supplier of tooling for Meld Manufacturing's solid-deposition technology.
Star SU expands sales network for Star Cutter products
Star SU, the marketing, sales and service affiliate of Star Cutter Co., has hired three area sales managers. Each ASM will be responsible for growing sales in his territory across multiple product lines, illustrating the company's ability to better serve customers through its vertically integrated structure.
Manufacturer brings bigger-size tombstone machining in-house
Suburban Tool Inc., a well-known tooling manufacturer, installed a new Mazak HCN-10800 horizontal machining center with an expansive 1,000 mm pallet size and 4-ton part capacity that allows the Auburn Hills, Michigan, company to bring bigger-size tombstone machining in-house.
Zoller schedules automation-focused event
Zoller Inc. will host an automation-focused event called "Automate. Success." The event Aug. 9 and 10 at the company's Ann Arbor headquarters will offer a roadmap for how Zoller can digitize, automate and connect manufacturing processes to achieve greater efficiency and profitability.
Jorgensen recognized as a top workplace
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel recognizes Jorgensen Conveyor and Filtration Solutions as one of the best places to work in southeast Wisconsin.
ANCA opens its annual Tool of the Year Award competition
Touted as the Oscars of the cutting tool industry, #ANCATooloftheYear2023 is your chance to achieve global brand recognition as well as cash and other prizes.
Sandvik supports Brazilian automotive metal cutting research
Sandvik Coromant is participating in Rota 2030, a federal government program designed to support and boost Brazil's automotive sector.
Expanded Diameter and Corner Radius in Tungaloy-NTK’s DoMultiRec
DoMultiRec multifunctional milling cutter with center cutting capability enables a single tool to perform multiple milling operations, including shouldering, pocketing and drilling. A uniquely designed insert integrates a center and peripheral cutting edge on one side of the insert; the same insert can be used either for the center or peripheral position for up to four indexings per insert.n
MA230, MA320 and MA321 Advance Shoulder/Slot Mills
The MA230 Advance solid carbide milling cutting is for universal machining of steel, stainless steel, cast iron and high-temperature superalloys (ISO P, M, K and S workpiece groups) at the highest level. The MA230 Advance cutter is for high-performance roughing and finishing and enables reliable milling with an extremely high metal removal rate.
Stainless Steel Hinges
Offered in a wide range of sizes, the hinges are available in steel as well as stainless steel, and there's also a version with a grease port, enabling regular lubrication. WDS has further expanded its range of continuous hinges, also known as piano hinges.
V-TYPE Lever
The V-TYPE lever's fixing flanges are engineered to be identical to those of traditional models, ensuring that new housings with the V-TYPE can replace the old version without affecting interchangeability or requiring changes to dimensions, flanges, or mounting positions.
