Chris Pasion

Chris Pasion Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining

Milling Tools

IMCO Carbide Tool Inc. End Mills Provide Faster Part Cycles

The M936 Pow-R-Feed series is designed to make various toolpath moves without slowing down, providing faster cycle times and more production.

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Five-Axis

DN Solutions' VMC Provides Diverse Five-Axis Machining

The company’s DVF Series comprises compact five-axis CNC machines that are designed for diverse five-sided or simultaneous five-axis applications.

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Aerospace

Solar Atmosphere Receives Boeing Approval for Vacuum Oil Quenching

The approval was granted for oil quenching of alloy steels in the company’s new furnace, the Neo.

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Turning Tools

Tungaloy Expands Threading Tool Insert Offerings

The TungThread indexable threading tool series is designed for applications including general parts that are machined in CNC lathes and small precision parts in Swiss-type automatic lathes.

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CORE Industrial Partners Acquires Gem Manufacturing

Gem Manufacturing uses vertical-transfer and die-press technology to manufacture high-precision, deep-drawn components.

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Workholding

Fixtureworks Offers Clamps and Ball-Lock Fasteners for Quick Changeover

Fixtureworks’ quick-release clamps, ball-locking pins and fasteners are designed for quick changeover applications and frequent disassembly.

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DigiFabster Partners With Dassault 3DExperience Make on Quoting Platform

The partnership expands the number of providers able to offer instant pricing quotes to marketplace users.

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Toolholders

Kaiser Manufacturing's Tool Caddy Safely Stores Cutting Tools

The Tool Caddy makes it convenient for the operator to grab toolholders without any risk of cuts.

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Toolholders

Platinum Tooling Offers Expanded Portfolio of Live Tools and Angle Heads

The product line includes a variety of driven tools, as well as static toolholders, for the Haas BMT turret.

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CAD/CAM

Hypertherm Associates Adds CAD/CAM Plugin to Robotmaster

The plugin converts Mastercam CAD/CAM data into an optimized robotic program.

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Holemaking

Walter Expands Solid-Carbide Micro Drill Product Range

The DB131 and DB133 Supreme micro pilot drill sizes are designed to minimize dimensional variations and extend tool life in steel, cast iron, nonferrous, super alloys, hard materials and other materials.

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Turning Tools

Sumitomo Offers Quick-Change System, Chipbreaker for Swiss-Type Machining

The PSZ Turn System offers products for front-turning, grooving, thread-cutting and back-turning applications. Additionally, the MEFF Chipbreaker enables excellent chip control, low cutting force and good surface finish at a range of depth of cuts.

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