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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.
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.
MultiTAP NPT/NPTF Pipe Taps
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.
SW North America’s twin-spindle CNC to produce tibia spacers at PMTS 2025
SW North America plans to conduct live demonstrations demonstration of SW North America's BA 322i, a twin-spindle horizontal CNC machining center, making tibia spacers for knee prosthetics.
Hypertherm to present plasma cutting solutions at CastExpo 2025
Hypertherm Associates, a U.S.-based manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software, will showcase its Powermax® plasma cutting technology at the CastExpo & Metalcasting Congress 2025, which takes place April 12-15 in Atlanta, Georgia. Visit Hypertherm at booth 1110 to see live demonstrations and examine parts cut with Powermax technology.
Apple to invest $500B in U.S. manufacturing
Apple Inc. plans to spend more than $500 billion in the U.S. over the next four years, according to an Apple press release dated Feb. 24.
FANUC America launches new robot tutorial website
A free FANUC training website offers engineer-led tutorials on robots and cobots to help anyone learn, troubleshoot and master automation.
Our Content Overfloweth
The March 2025 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine is packed with content, including a cover story that explores the challenges, tools and techniques for deburring aluminum parts.
The L.S. Starrett Company announces key management appointments
The L.S. Starrett Co., a manufacturer of precision measuring tools and gages, and metrology systems has appointed four new executives to its global organization, further strengthening its corporate management at the highest levels.
Leeco Steel names new director of business excellence
Leeco Steel, the largest supplier of steel plate in North America, has promoted Ben Kincheloe to Director of Business Excellence, effective January 16, 2025. In his new role, Kincheloe will lead continuous improvement efforts in addition to managing safety and quality processes.
Exair’s new catalog offers BETE products and a Guide to Industrial Solutions
EXAIR has introduced Catalog 36, a full-color, in-depth resource designed to help businesses tackle conveying, cooling, cleaning, blowoff, drying, coating, and static control challenges.
OPEN MIND’s enhanced software aims to cross the ‘goal line’
Much like professional hockey with its power, speed, and grace, so too were some of technologies, techniques, and even milled items showcased at the OPEN MIND Technologies booth at IMTS 2024.
