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Dorner Manufacturing Corp. appoints Ben McGruder
Ben McGruder was appointed director of customer service and inside sales for Dorner Manufacturing Corp., Hartland, Wis.
Hypertherm Inc. celebrates 50 years
Hypertherm Inc., Hanover, N.H., a manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software, is celebrating its 50th year of industrial cutting innovation by introducing programs designed to deliver greater value to longtime customers.
Mazak Corp. appoints general manager
Mazak Corp., Florence, Ky., named Jim Rutan general manager for the Northeast region.
Vero Software Ltd. hires Chris LaFleur
In response to continued growth throughout the U.S., Vero Software Ltd., Cheltenham, England, hired Applications Engineer Chris LaFleur to deliver technical support to users of the Edgecam and Surfcam brands.
13- inch Engine Lathe
The highly versatile 13- inch engine lathe from Palmgren has the power to remove heavy metal and the accuracy and control for precision fine-tolerance tuning. The headstock is designed to provide maximum power for roughing cuts and smooth and quiet power for fine finishing.
Fine Filtration Equipment
Clean coolant in carbide and HSS tool grinding is important in creating a safe work environment and is partly responsible for the quality of the end product. VOMAT GmbH from Germany provides fine filtration systems that separate dirty and clean oil 100 percent with their full flow filtration process.
Perfomax — when you need stability & versatility in holemaking
With a new re-engineered design, the Seco Perfomax indexable insert drill delivers higher drilling parameters and longer tool life as well as exceptional chip control and evacuation.
Meet the ultimate manufacturing problem-solver
Traditional metal cutting will always have its place. But to compete in today's market, the ability to perform multiple jobs simultaneously isn't a luxury — it's a necessity.
See Why Hurco Can Help Your CNC Machine Shop Be More Profitable
Watch the video and tour the John Force Racing shop to see how the machinists make parts for this legendary NHRA team using Hurco CNC technology.
Efficient dynamic milling with helical roughing end mills
Curious about Dynamic Milling? DAPRA's American-made Helical Roughing End Mills are a great option for modern applications. Watch a 3/4" dia. end mill create a .850" deep pocket and outside contour in a 1018 steel block, with a total cycle time of just 4 min. 17 sec. No-risk Guaranteed Test Orders are available.
A New Synergy in Cutting Tool Innovation
Cutting tool innovation often starts with collaborative problem solving at the spindle. Breakthroughs in cutting tool proficiency occur when the ARCH cutting tool group works in close collaboration with its customers.
No. 836 Oven
No. 836 is a 750° F electrically heated Class 100 clean room oven from Grieve, currently used to bake various coatings onto products at a customer's facility.
