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Machining large
One of the best parts of my job is visiting factories where metal parts are machined. In connection with the feature article I wrote for our April issue about machining large parts, I traveled to Romulus, Michigan, and visited Lincoln Park Boring Co.
Sound Abatement System
Columbia Marking Tools Inc. pioneered the development of the double-acting air-operated impact marker and for many years the patented 8-ton Model 751 and high-powered 12-ton Model 851 Slide-A-Mark units have been the preferred choice for applying impact marks into a wide variety of materials.
BobCAM V7 for SolidWorks CAM Plug-in
BobCAD-CAM Inc. announces the release of its new SolidWorks CAM plug-in, BobCAM V7 for SolidWorks.
NuSol 21 MW Metalworking Fluid
Chemtool Inc. announces NuSol 21 MW. The new metalworking fluid incorporates a proprietary process that promotes high productivity and minimal downtime for the user. NuSol 21 MW is a suitable replacement for general-purpose synthetic and semisynthetic metalworking fluids in machining and grinding applications and in central systems.
Lubricut 4284 Synethic Coolant
Chemtool Inc. announces Lubricut 4284, the newest in its line of high-performance metalworking fluids. Lubricut 4284 is a synthetic coolant, specially formulated for machining and grinding aluminum (and other ferrous and nonferrous alloys).
AGV-SPO Single Pivot-Point Galvanometer Scanner
Aerotech's AGV-SPO single pivot-point galvanometer scanner enables a larger field of view and reduced spot distortion for critical laser micromachining applications. A unique optical design effectively controls the beam entrance pupil to be coincident for the X and Y scanner motion, increasing the effective numerical aperture of the scanner system.
JS Style Chipbreaker Insert
Tungaloy is expanding its MiniForce-Turn, an economical turning tool series, to include the -JS style chipbreaker insert promising efficient chip control and machining stability.
Turbine End Mills
Emuge Corp. has introduced an advanced line of endmills featuring unique geometry designed specifically for the high-performance machining of turbine and bladed components. New Emuge Turbine End Mills offer unprecedented cycle time reductions and long tool life in challenging forms and materials, including titanium, nickel alloys, aluminum alloys and more.
MeasurLink 9 Data Collection Software
Mitutoyo America Corp. announces the release of MeasurLink 9, the latest version of Mitutoyo's real-time statistical process control and data collection software.
She could get millions to turn a factory into condos but isn’t selling
Before dying at the age of 100 in December, James Galuppo, founder and owner of Etna Tool & Die Corp., urged his only child, Flavia, not to sell the company headquarters. She might have considered that a significant sacrifice. New condos surround the building, 42-44 Bond St., a chic block in Manhattan.
US enjoys best manufacturing jobs growth in 30 years
The United States had as many people working in the manufacturing sector in December as 69 years earlier. The 32,000 positions added in that month took the number of jobs in manufacturing to 12.84 million. In November 1949, there were 12.88 million manufacturing workers at the end of a sharp recession.
ARCH acquires American Tool Service & OrthoGrind
ARCH, a Strength Capital Partners and Main Post Partners platform company that is focused on manufacturing precision cutting tools, precision-machined industrial components, and medical implants and instruments has acquired American Tool Service and OrthoGrind ("ATS" and "OrthoGrind"), with locations in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Indianapolis.
