Chris Pasion Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining

20 Aug 2021

America Makes Announces OASIS Challenge Winners

The OASIS Challenge’s goal was to develop open-source computer codes and algorithms for optimizing scan strategies to advance laser-based powder bed additive manufacturing.

Workholding 20 Aug 2021

Mate Announces New Workholding System

Eastec 2021: Mate claims its workholding system not only reduces setup times and process variability, but also offers optimized accuracy and repeatability in a compact, quick change, modular design.

Measurement 19 Aug 2021

Starrett to Display Precision Measuring Tools

Eastec 2021: Starrett will display optical comparators, vision systems, video inspection and force measurement systems.

CAD/CAM 19 Aug 2021

New Software From HCL CAMWorks Integrates PrimeTurning

HCL CAMWorks 2021Plus supports Sandvik Coromant’s PrimeTurning, which achieves increased feeds and speeds, shorter cycle times and longer tool life.

Milling Tools 18 Aug 2021

New Indexable Milling Inserts from YG-1

Eastec 2021: YG-1’s new inserts are designed to separate each cutting edge and wiper, which result in 10 true cutting edges.

Workforce Development 17 Aug 2021

Entegris/Poco Materials Will Offer Virtual EDM Training

Eastec: The company has announced that it will begin to offer virtual EDM technical training in the fourth quarter of 2021, in addition to in-person training which is expected to resume in 2022.

Turning Tools 17 Aug 2021

New Coated Turning Grades From Sumitomo

Eastec 2021: The new grades feature heat-resistant, cemented carbide base material, which Sumitomo claims has excellent high-temperature hardness and strength.

Turn/Mill 17 Aug 2021

Emuge-Franken USA Partners With Grob Systems Inc.

At Emuge-Franken’s technology center, manufacturers with demanding five-axis mill-turn applications can optimize their parts and components on the Grob 350T together with the full line of Emuge-Franken cutting tool solutions.