Chris Pasion Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining

Milling Tools 1 Jan 2024

Walter Ceramic Inserts Enable Efficient Turning, Milling

Suitable turning and milling applications of the WIS30 ceramic grade include roughing, semi-finishing and finishing, as well as interrupted cuts.

Inspection and Measurement 29 Dec 2023

Nikon Metrology Systems Provide Non-Destructive Inspection

The VOXLS 30 C 225, 30 C 320 and 30 C 450 models are designed for automated operations across the production sector.

Turning Machines 29 Dec 2023

Racer Machinery Lathe Enables Full Ram Travel

The VTX machine series features programmatic indexing of the Y-axis, enabling for extended height to accommodate taller parts.

Holemaking 27 Dec 2023

Monaghan Solid Carbide Drills Optimize Holemaking Performance

MK Tools’ Speed Drill S2 and S4 series are said to be ideal for high-volume production runs to one-off machine shop projects.

Grinding 27 Dec 2023

Kaast Grinding Machine Handles Large Workpieces

The R-Grind HD cylindrical grinders are able to accommodate workpieces up to 31" × 156" and/or 4,400 lbs.

25 Dec 2023

Productive Machines SaaS Solution Prevents Machining Chatter

The Essential Optimization app makes machining operations more efficient by mitigating chatter vibration- and cutting force-related problems.

Toolholders 25 Dec 2023

Ringspann Clamping System Features Universal Seating Body

The BKDW clamp series covers a clamping range of 11.9 to 132 mm and offers flange mandrels with maximum actuating forces between 2,300 and 3,840 N, which can transmit torques of 11 to 25 Nm.

22 Dec 2023

Weiler Abrasives Appoints New CFO

Mary Beth Martino will be responsible for the global financial activities of the company and its subsidiaries.

Workholding 22 Dec 2023

Ceratizit Product Update Enhances Cutting Tool Solutions

The company has updated its MaxiMill 273-08 face mill, WPC – Change Drill, as well as the HyPower Rough and HyPower Access 4.5-degree hydraulic chucks.

Turning Machines 22 Dec 2023

Edge Technology Sliding-Headstock Lathe Boosts RPM

The FMB Turbo 3-38 for sliding-headstock CNC lathes provides superior bar pushing and stock support in the transition zone between the bar feeder and lathe spindle.