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Crank up the bore: General Industry Coverage
The Look Ahead section in the May 2015 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine features an asymmetric line boring bar.
Sensory perception: Drilling Performance
The Look Ahead section in the May 2015 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine also presents a sensory toolholder for wireless, in-process measurement of cutting forces.
Scalable CAM technology tips: General Industry Coverage
This month's Get With The Program column in Cutting Tool Engineering magazine considers the advantages of scalable CAM software.
Managing chips doesn’t have to be hard work
Chips ahoy: Move, shred or pack them -- moving chips doesn't have to be hard work.
Flexible manufacturing systems for growth
Steelville Manufacturing Co. uses flexible manufacturing systems to enhance machine tool productivity and continue growing.
Maintaining a cultural connection
Whether they are large or small, successful cultures have the ability to pass on knowledge and tradition from one generation to the next. Peerless Precision Inc., a shop in Westfield, Mass., has accomplished that in several key ways.
Coolants for challenging cuts
Coolants and lubricants for challenging cuts.
Waterjet machine market growing
According to the Global Waterjet Machine Market 2015-2019 research report, enhanced R&D innovations are expected to reduce costs in the worldwide waterjet machine market, with customers other than traditional end users generating demand.
Air Force Research Lab taking AM to new heights
3D printing, once only in the realm of science fiction, is gaining popularity. In this military video, Staff Sergeant Scott Johnson talks about how Air Force Research Laboratory scientists at Wright-Patterson AFB are using additive manufacturing to provide the military with better equipment.
Transor establishes Japanese subsidiary
Transor Filter USA, Elk Grove Village, Ill., has established Transor Filter Japan Co., Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary. Transor filters had previously been sold and serviced by an independent representative. To lead this new operation, Transor President Irv Kaage announced the appointment of Yuji Nakamura as president/managing director.
DE-STA-CO celebrates 100 years
DE-STA-CO, Auburn Hills, Mich., is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The global automation and workholding company has provided productivity solutions to the manufacturing industry since 1915, when William H. Roberts founded the Detroit Stamping Co., providing contract stamping to the rapidly growing automotive industry.
LMF Laser Marker Series Software and Control Card Update
Amada Miyachi America Inc. announces the latest update of their LMF laser marker series' software and control card.
