Chris Pasion

Chris Pasion Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining

CAD/CAM

Panasonic and SnapEDA Release Free CAD Resources

These resources, which include CAD models for over 75,000 of Panasonic’s components, enable engineers to make custom products with Panasonic’s electronics components quickly and reliably.

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Zeiss and Oak Ridge Develop New Characterization Methodology

The R&D project will use the Zeiss 3D ManuFact Solution to develop and commercialize a comprehensive powder-to-part characterization methodology for additive manufacturing.

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Workholding

Dillon Manufacturing's Pie Jaws Hold Delicate Workpieces

The top jaws reportedly distribute more of the gripping pressure across the workpiece, reducing part distortion without marring its surface.

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Renishaw Announces Partership With CCAT

Renishaw provides industrial metrology and additive manufacturing equipment to the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT) to implement digital technologies and prepare new talent for the industry.

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CAD/CAM

NCSimul Improves CNC Quality Assurance and Traceability

Westec 2021: NCSimul 2022.0 includes access to MachiningCloud, which provides cutting tool components that can be exported to CAM or other simulation software.

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GWS Tool Group Acquires Monster Tool Company

Monster Tool Company – GWS’ fourth acquisition this year – manufactures and distributes solid round cutting tools for aerospace, automotive, medical, energy, heavy equipment and die-mold.

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Workholding

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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Workholding

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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Holemaking

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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