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Boring
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Threading
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JUMAT 6L 40-30 Grinding Machine
Junker demonstrates its pioneering spirit to use complete machining in rotor production. The JUMAT 6L 40-30 grinding machine works on complex workpiece geometries for rotor pairs in profile and Quickpoint machining in a single clamping process.
E-Form Tube End Forming Machine
BLM Group USA has announced the enhancement of its E-Form tube end forming machine with a fully CNC electric rolling device providing maximum precision and repeatability in part production. The punches of the E-Form reach up to 10 tons of force, molding tubes up to 30mm in diameter of various materials such as copper. aluminum, iron or stainless steel.
CAE Software With New Collaboration Features
SimScale released enhanced collaboration features and a multiple-user licensing package to support design, engineering, and architecture teams with multiple people who use simulation in medium and large enterprises.
OptiMill-SPM-Rough and OptiMill-SPM-Finish Milling Cutters
MAPAL is expanding its portfolio in the area of high-performance milling cutters in the OptiMill family for aluminium and steel machining. The full potential of new, powerful machines can be used with the new OptiMill-SPM milling cutters "Rough" and "Finish." They exploit their strengths especially during the machining of structural parts made of aluminium.
Reamtec easyZERO Runout Compensation Nuts
Monaghan Tooling introduces the newest version Reamtec easyZERO runout compensation nuts, with improved precision to allow for up to 0.002" (0.050 mm) runout to be dialed in easily and quickly. Users can correct runout errors and misalignment for all round tools using ER collets in just minutes, with virtually no scrap.
Significant events and trends in manufacturing for this year and beyond
No one can predict the future of manufacturing, but those who supply tooling, software or equipment are closer to the ins and outs of the manufacturing industry than most. This gives them an almost prescient ability to forecast what's coming down the pipe, offer recommendations on what manufacturers need to be successful in these turbulent times and help machine shops and fabricators understand which technologies will bring them the greatest bang for the buck.
Hands-on and Online CNC Training
Hands-on and online learning bring growth opportunities. Programmers, operators and maintenance professionals can maximize results with a Siemens CNC to become indispensable on the shop floor and in their careers. Owners can maximize ROI in all areas of investment: machines, people and operations.
Innoform–Steel-M Forming Taps
Emuge Corp. has introduced Innoform–Steel-M, a line of HSSE-PM taps for forming threads with improved surface quality, while increasing static and dynamic thread strength, in medium strength steels up to 44 HRC.
Cut waste at the machine tool
Palletization and other lean methods reduce the time spent not making chips.
Moldmaker still family owned after 122 years
Look inside Comet Die & Engraving, an Illinois company with an extensive history.
How to eliminate machining saddle burrs
Tired of sharp, ragged edges on holes and other part features? Get the right tool and know the proper technique for the job.
Coolant management best practices
Back-end fluid filtration and recycling systems extend tool life and lower coolant costs.