Chris Pasion

Chris Pasion Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining

Tooling

Weiler Abrasives' Wheels Increase Grinding Efficiency

Tiger 2.0 grinding wheels feature an advanced bond formulation that reduces uneven edge wear and chipping.

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Global Shop Solutions to Host ERP User Conferences

The company is hosting two separate events — one onsite and one virtual — that will focus on core ERP features and functionality, as well as advanced use cases.

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Workholding

Pascal Engineering Clamp Provides Fast Actuation Speed

The new swing clamp model PLA features a radial, gothic-arch swing mechanism and durable coating ensures that fewer clamp replacements are necessary.

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Ceratizit Bolsters Sales Roster With New Hires

John Cagle and Trent Larsen will serve as technical sales engineers for the company’s South Carolina and North Central sales teams, respectively. 

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Workholding

Dillon Workpiece Stops Reduce Setup Time

The workpiece stops enable short parts to be set above the jaws, providing clearance.

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SW North America to Host Open House & Technology Day

The event — which coincides with the company’s 10-year anniversary — will take place at its North American headquarters in New Hudson, Michigan on Friday, August 25.

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Renewable Lubricants Reduce Cleanup Costs

Bio-Air Tool Lubricants perform in many applications, offer better natural lubricity than petroleum-based oils and are safer for employees and the environment.

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Emuge-Franken USA Partners With Okuma America

Okuma’s Partners in Technology program is a collaborative network of more than 50 companies that provide distinctive technologies and services that augment Okuma CNC machines for metal cutting and manufacturing applications.

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Methods Machine Tools Inc. Appoints New CEO

Richard Alton will assume responsibility of all operating functions of Methods Machine Tools Inc. across its nine direct offices throughout the U.S.

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Toolholders

Big Daishowa Toolholder Increases Precision for Lathes

The Big Capto C3 series provides higher rigidity to minimize vibrations and movement during cutting, improving accuracy and efficiency.

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Turn/Mill

WFL Milling Machines Feature Smart Sensors, Control System

M50 Millturn / 3,000 mm and M80X Millturn / 4,500 mm turning-boring-milling machines come equipped with a grinding attachment and a vibration-damped Silent ToolsTM Plus boring bar.

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Holemaking

Harvey Performance Company Launches Holemaking Brand

Valor Holemaking is a new brand of American-made, high-performance drills and complementary holemaking solutions.

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Marposs Non Contact Visual Tool Setter
New Starrett W4900 Indicator
Digi-Pas
High-precision grinding and hard turning machines
Schunk
Hyundai WIA SE2600SY
Horn USA
Webcast Auction
New Starrett W4900 Indicator