Eli Plaskett

Eli Plaskett Senior Associate Editor

CAD/CAM

Looking at the Benefits of Cloud-Based CAM

VisualCAM from MecSoft will enable users to instantly share and alter CAD/CAM files in a web browser through Onshape.

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Measurement

Metrology Solutions Expo to Take Place in South Carolina

Events will include training seminars designed to familiarize attendees with quality techniques and principles of metrology.

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Five-Axis

Machining Centers Help Shops Increase Output, Reduce Inspection Times

Mazak machining centers reduced an Iowa shop’s setup and inspection times, enabling it to win an aerospace contract.

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Institute to Develop Cybersecurity Hub for Manufacturing

The Digital Manufacturing Design and Innovation Institute will research cybersecurity threats to assist U.S. manufacturers in protecting their systems.

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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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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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Turning 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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