Chris Pasion

Chris Pasion Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining

Workholding

Bluco Corp. Releases Modular Fixturing Line for Extra-Large Parts

Bluco’s 8024 Modular Fixturing Series has 80 mm grid spacing and 24 mm nominal bore size. The company’s application engineers will use the new 8024 series to design custom solutions for manufacturers of large parts.

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Automation

Pedrazzoli Features Automated Work Cell

Westec 2021: With the help of an articulated loading robot, the Bend Master 45 + FANUC + Stern 25 reproduces all the work phases of an operator.

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Renishaw's Alignment System Precisely Measures Parallelism

The XK10 alignment laser system achieves precise adjustments to machine parallelism at a level that was previously impossible with traditional measurement techniques.

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Dynabrade Acquires Manth Manufacturing

Manth Manufacturing, which has been a business partner with Dynablade for over 45 years, started as a tool and die shop in 1962 and has evolved into a high-tech production machine shop with over 40 CNC turning, milling and grinding machines.

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Western Gage's Readout Provides Five Micro-Inch Resolution

Westec 2021: Micro IIi Air Gage Readout features a built-in microprocessor, digital and analog displays, USB & RS-232 serial data outputs and auto calibration with master gages.

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Mazak to Host Technology and Education Event

Mazak’s Discover 2021 event will feature 20 machining systems – many designed and built in Kentucky – including global premieres and in-person debuts.

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Toolholders

Kyocera Upgrades High Speed Trochoidal and Peel Milling Tool

The T-Carb’s six-flute design reportedly enables higher feed rates at reduced tool loads, ultimately preventing breakage and failure. The ball end expansion now provides Series 51 tools 3D contouring and finishing capabilities in a variety of materials.

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Haimer Showcases Universal Balancing Machine Program

Westec 2021: Haimer’s Tool Dynamic TD Comfort offers a universal balancing machine program that can balance tool holders, grinding wheel adapters or other rotors.

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Reshoring Initiative Projects Annual Records

If this year stays on track, then the Reshoring Initiative projects reshoring and foreign direct investment job announcements for 2021 will be over 220,000 — 38% above 2020.

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Zeiss and ORNL Collaborate on Automated Print Parameter Qualification Solution

According to Zeiss and ORNL, the fully automated qualification solution can comprehensively evaluate a set of printing parameters in less than 12 hours.

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Westminster Tool Receives Grant for Additive Technology

The grant, which was developed by the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology and the Connecticut Manufacturing Innovation Fund, will enable Westminster Tool to add new 3D-printing equipment and capabilities to their processes.

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Sunnen promotes new CEO

F. Christopher Miltenberger joined Sunnen as president and COO in 2015 with operations, engineering and business development experience. During Miltenberger’s tenure, he has helped Sunnen transform its global operations, as well as improve its customer contact management and relationship development. 

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