Chris Pasion

Chris Pasion Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining

Milling Tools

YG-1 Launches New Platform of Cutters and Inserts

YG-1’s FM10 PNMU inserts are designed to separate the cutting edge and the wiper, which results in ten true cutting edges.

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Oil & Gas

Siemens Launches New Enclosed Drive System

Siemens says the Sinamics G120XE is ideal for industries such as oil and gas, petrochemical, wastewater, power plants, industrial climate control and refrigeration.

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Spee3D Tests 3D Printing for Australian Army

Spee3D has designed a trial with the Australian Army to test the feasibility of deploying metal 3D printing in both the barracks and the field.

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Milling Tools

Tungaloy Introduces Size 12 Inserts for Cutter Bodies

According to Tungaloy, the TungForce-Rec 12 boasts 1.5 times higher tooth density than other competing shoulder milling cutters of the same size, allowing a 16 mm (5/8″) diameter cutter to carry 3 teeth and a 50 mm (2″) diameter cutter to carry 12 teeth.

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Toolholders

Schunk's Hydraulic Toolholder Features Imbalance Correction

Constructed of durable hardened tool steel, the Tendo Platinum V2 reportedly improves stability, stiffness and clamping force to support sustained accuracy throughout its life.

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Remote CNC Control With Mitsubishi Electric's New Software

Mitsubishi’s CNC Offset Manager software enables operators to manage more machines, centralizing the work so operators don’t need to move between machines or into robot cells.

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CAD/CAM

LK Metrology Releases Updated CMM Software

Camio 2021 features increased inspection productivity, improved quality of data collected and better insight into the components being measured. Virtual CMM programming enables accurate axis movement and probe motion sequences to be simulated.

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Modern Machine Shop and ProShop ERP Announce New Conference

The Machine Shop Ownership Change Conference focuses on setting up shops to succeed during transition. The digital event provides shop owners information to improve their company value, reduce the risk of their business transition and increase their chance of success.

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Turning Machines

Sumitomo Expands Steel Turning Grade Series

Sumitomo’s new AC8020P turning grade features increased strength of the alumina layer, which enhances chip control and chipping resistance, as well as improves wear visibility.

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CAD/CAM

SolidCAM Expands Machining Software to Siemens NX

SolidCAM iMachining software is said to achieve short cycle times – regardless of industry, material or machine – with its patented “morphing spirals,” intelligent island separation and moating.

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Oil & Gas

Desktop Metal Acquires Metal AM Manufacturer Aidro

Aidro produces hydraulic and fluid power systems across a wide range of industries. The company uses complex geometries to reduce weight, save space and consolidate multiple components into one, which eliminates assembly and welding requirements.

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Automation

PRAB's Auto-Take Up Cuts Conveyor Belt Adjustment Downtime

PRAB’s new conveyor enhancement automatically tightens belts and eliminates the need for manual adjustments, cutting downtime and preventing belt failure.

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