Chris Pasion

Chris Pasion Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining

Workholding

SMW Autoblok Vise System Provides Omnidirectional Clamping

The Plus5 V5 Zero Point Vise system interfaces with all industry-standard products using 52 mm or 96 mm pin spacing, enabling it to readily become part of existing workholding systems.

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ModuleWorks Partners With DN Solutions to Develop Machine Tool Software

DN Solutions uses ModuleWorks’ software development resources to advance its automated machining cycles and user-assisted solutions.

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RoboVent Fume Extractors Feature Modular Configurations

The Spire series of robotic weld fume extractors enables manufacturers to tailor their dust collection system to their exact needs for greater energy savings and lower overall operating and maintenance costs.

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Platinum Tooling Begins Distributing Tecnicrafts Swiss-Type Collets, Guide Bushings

Tecnicrafts Industries is an India-based manufacturer of collets and guide bushings for Swiss-type CNC lathes.

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5th Axis Announces New Appointments to Sales Team

The company has appointed Eric Nekich to the position of vice president of sales, as well as brought on Sean Van Derel as a territory sales representative of the Chicago region.

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Five-Axis

Zimmermann Milling Machine Enhances Stability in Heavy Machining

The FZU/FZP42 machine line features a thermo-symmetrical design that incorporates a centrally-guided Z-slide, resulting in a more dynamic, productive and energy-efficient machine.

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Grob Systems Inc. Breaks Ground on Facility Expansion

The expansion project will add approximately 35% more production and shipping space to the existing facility, as well as create 200 new jobs.

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Toolholders

Monaghan Compensation Chucks Convert Standard ER Holders

Diatool ER Hydraulic Compensation Chucks enable users to convert standard ER holders to a repeatable, steerable hydraulic chuck for more precise machining.

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Turning Tools

Sandvik Coromant Grooving Tool Provides Stable Performance

The CoroCut 2 system features an improved clamping finger design, which offers a higher clamping force and better side stability.

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Milling Tools

Tungaloy Milling Inserts Enhance Cutting Performance

TungAluMill is designed for efficient machining of aluminum alloys and other non-ferrous materials at high speeds.

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Toolholders

T.J. Davies Retention Knobs Maximize Cutting Tool Life

Custom-made retention knobs are sized to fit the machine tool and spindle or toolholder to extend the life of existing machine tool assets.

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Monaghan Tooling Shifts Focus on Cutting Tools

Monaghan Tooling Group will transitioned the sales, marketing and service for Elliott Tool Technologies Precision Metal Finishing back to Elliott.

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