Chris Pasion

Chris Pasion Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining

Jergens Improves Security on Line of Toggle Clamps

The new True-Lok clamps feature a locking mechanism that ensures they remain in the closed/hold down position for maximum security in workholding applications.

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NCCS Corp. Releases Advanced Machine Control Software

The company’s new universal post processor, PostWorks Connect, generates precise NC code for a wide variety of machines, including mills, lathes and multi-use machines.

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August 2021 Manufacturing News Highlights

Acquisitions made for a busy month of news at Modern Machine Shop. Here are the top five news stories of August.

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Desktop Metal Launches 3D Printing With Ti64

Desktop Metal claims it will be the first and only company to make Ti64 titanium alloy commercially available for extrusion-based bound metal additive manufacturing. The material is characterized by high tensile strength, corrosion resistance and biocompatibility.

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Sealed, Spring-Loaded Twin Vises from SMW Autoblok

The PTP pneumatic and PTH hydraulic twin vises feature a compact design, high failsafe clamping force up to 60 kN and case-hardened components for high precision and long life.

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Walter's Thread Formers Reduce Torque, Improve Lubrication

Walter’s TC420 Supreme thread features a radial internal coolant for blind-hole and through-hole threads, which the company claims is optimized for maximum performance in universal applications.

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Inaugural Top Shops Expo Highlights Benchmarking Survey Data

The two-day event will feature education sessions from industry experts backed by the data accumulated from Gardner Business Intelligence’s annual national benchmarking survey.

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Desktop Metal Launches Manufacturing for 316L Steel

Desktop Metal’s Shop System enables users to print end-use parts in 316L stainless steel with throughput, print quality and productivity unattainable via legacy additive manufacturing processes.

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Norgren Introduces One-Size-Fits-All Soft Jaw

Norgren’s Adaptix Soft Jaw uses adjustable fingers and interchangeable tips to grip a wide variety of parts or workpieces during the CNC machining process.

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Mayfran's Self-Cleaning Conveyor Cuts Down on Maintenance

Under regular operating conditions, Mayfran International’s CleanSweep G2 can reportedly help most customers reduce necessary coolant tank cleanouts to once per year.

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New EDM Tooling Adapters From Suburban Tool Inc.

The new tooling adapters are designed to mount System 3R, Erowa and Carl Hirschmann EDM chucks to the Master-Grind Spin Index Fixture.

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Sandvik to Acquire the Creators of Mastercam

By acquiring CNC Software, Sandvik gains an installed base of around 270,000 licensed users, a strong market reseller network and partnerships with leading machine makers and tooling companies.

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