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GROB Systems plans demonstrating 5-axis power skiving application at EASTEC
GROB Systems Inc., a developer of manufacturing systems and machine tools, plans to demonstrate power skiving capabilities as well as innovative fir tree mill finishing on its GROB G550T 5-axis mill-turn universal machining center.
Dormer Pramet unveils new products for 2025
Dormer Pramet is expanding its portfolio of indexable tools with the launch of high-performance turning and milling solutions.
Dormer Pramet expands its portfolio of indexable milling and turning tools
Dormer Pramet is expanding its portfolio of indexable tools with the launch of high-performance turning and milling solutions.
On the Ground at TIMTOS 2025: Alan Richter Explores Ceratizit’s HDT FreeTurn!
CTE Editor-at-Large Alan Richter is on the show floor in Taipei, checking out the latest machining innovations. At @eCERATIZIT ‘s booth, he’s taking a look at the HDT FreeTurn—built for high-speed roughing, turning, and grooving with precision and minimal vibration.
Thomson releases first collaborative 7th axis with collision detection
The Movotrak CTU 7th axis robot features collision detection settings for programming and control benefits. Also, an industrial robot transfer unit (RTU) was launched, which can be integrated with a user's preferred motor and drive.
Heule introduces tooling for deburring small bores
Heule will feature the DL2 – a small, robust, reliable mechanical deburring tool for 1.00mm to 2.1mm bores in a wide range of materials including steel, stainless steel, titanium, aluminum, and composites
DL2 Micro Deburring Tool
Heule will feature the DL2 – a small, robust, reliable mechanical deburring tool for 1.00mm to 2.1mm bores in a wide range of materials including steel, stainless steel, titanium, aluminum, and composites
Starrett automated metrology and force inspection solutions demoed at EASTEC
The L.S. Starrett Company will be featuring the automated inspection capabilities of its metrology and force measurement systems at Manufacturing Technology Series East (EASTEC).
Autonomous solution from Teqram simplifies precision grinding
In the world of steel construction, surface preparation is more than a preliminary step—it's a defining factor in durability and corrosion resistance. An autonomous solution that simplifies precision grinding and seamlessly integrates with automated shot blasting.
EasyGrinder Robotic Surface Finishing System
In the world of steel construction, surface preparation is more than a preliminary step—it's a defining factor in durability and corrosion resistance. An autonomous solution that simplifies precision grinding and seamlessly integrates with automated shot blasting.
ElectroMill®: Precision Milling for Tough Bi-Metal & Interrupted Cuts
The flat machining of bi-metal surfaces or milling applications involving an interrupted cut can present challenges to PCD or carbide milling cutters. Inserts may chip during the milling process, resulting in high machining costs & elevated levels of sub-standard or rejected parts. ElectroMill® produces high quality, flat milled surfaces, even if an interrupted cut is present or multiple materials are to be machined simultaneously. It effectively replaces expensive, complex cutters in high volume applications like high strength alloys, stainless steel, ceramics, cast iron, fiberglass pipe, composites and aluminum. Benefits include high stock removal rates, stress-free cutting action, extended tool life, industry standard adapter mountings and milling cutting dimensions.
Emuge introduces precise pipe tapping solution
Emuge-Franken USA, a manufacturer of high-performance taps, thread mills, drills, end mills, clamping devices, and other rotary tools, has introduced new MultiTAP NPT/NPTF Pipe Taps with a universal threading geometry for both job shops and production tapping.