Eli Plaskett

Eli Plaskett Senior Associate Editor

Toolholders

Super-Slim Toolholder Enables Deep Clearance

Big Kaiser has released the HDC Straight Shank slim toolholder, designed to reach into confined areas.

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CAD/CAM

Shop's Coding Solution Results in New Time-Saving Software Feature

For Ultra Machining Co., manually altering Vericut’s optimized tool paths at the machine was time-consuming and risky to the part. A custom macro alleviating this is now a feature of the software.

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Milling Tools

Carbide Milling Tool Roughs, Finishes Stainless Steel

The FightMax milling tool series from Inovatools now offers the FightMax Inox VHM-HPC roughing and finishing milling cutter, designed for milling inox, otherwise known as stainless steel.

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Automation

Software Enables Building, Testing of Robotics Programs

Rethink Robotics released the Sawyer Software Development Kit (SDK), a software upgrade designed for researchers and students to build and test programs on the Sawyer robot.

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Measurement

Coordinate Measurement Society Launches Two Certification Programs

The two certification levels will focus on best practices and personal expertise to enable metrologists to reach their professional development goals.

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Demand for Machined Parts Increases Shop Bargaining Power

Recent economic trends are empowering job shops to negotiate higher prices.

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Cutting Tools

Ceramic Cutting Grade Enables Roughing Cast Iron at High Speed

The WCK10 ceramic cutting grade from Walter is designed for roughing gray cast iron at high cutting speeds

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Milling Tools

Carbide Cutting Tool Brand Reintroduced

Arno Werkzeuge USA has reintroduced the H.B. Rouse brand of American-made carbide cutting tools and inserts.

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Measurement

Marposs Opens Technical Center in Silicon Valley

The Fremont, California, facility will increase the company's ability to provide support solutions to its West Coast customers.

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Turn/Mill

Turning Center Adds 12-Station Lower Turret

Doosan Machine Tools has announced its Puma SMX multitasking turning centers are available with a lower turret for enhanced versatility and productivity.

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Aerospace

GF Machining Solutions Opens Aerospace and Energy Center of Competence

The North Carolina facility will improve the company’s ability to provide machining solutions to the North American aerospace and energy markets.

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Turning Machines

Eastern Kentucky Opens CNC Educational Center

The East Kentucky Advanced Manufacturing Institute, in partnership with Haas Automation and Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing, hopes to provide advanced job training to Eastern Kentucky residents.

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