Chris Pasion

Chris Pasion Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining

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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Turn/Mill

CNC Software Inc. Enhances Mastercam Turning Capabilities

According to CNC Software Inc., users can save time and avoid errors by creating reusable assemblies of modular components. These assemblies can be stored in a library and used for the creation of full 3D lathe tool assemblies.

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Bluco Recognized With Award for Outstanding Workplace

Bluco was recongnized as a winner of the National Association for Business Resources’ Best and Brightest Companies to Work For competition, which honors companies that deliver exceptional human resource practices and outstanding commitment to their employees.

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Milling Tools

Walter Unveils Round Insert Milling Cutter

According to Walter, the new Xtra·Tec XT M5468 is suitable for steel, stainless steel, cast iron, non-ferrous material with difficult cutting properties and hard machining. The company claims it is ideal for copy milling with minimal material removal.

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GWS Tool Group Hires Director of Quality Management & Safety

David Jung, who will work out of GWS’ Arden, N.C. facility, will be responsible for the overall quality management and safety across all GWS locations.

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Toolholders

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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Automation

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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