Eli Plaskett Senior Associate Editor

Milling Tools 1 Dec 2017

Expanded Modular End Mill Series More than Doubles Options

Kennametal is building on its Duo-Lock modular end mill by offering more sizes, geometries and shank styles.

Metalworking Fluids 1 Dec 2017

Vortex Tubes Put a Cool Spin on Dry Machining

This technology offers an alternative to traditional liquid coolants by providing a clean stream of air as cold as -30°F to cool cutters and workpieces during machining.

Additive Manufacturing 30 Nov 2017

America Makes Declares 2017 MMX Event a Success

The conference brings together its additive manufacturing members to network and review technical content.

Vertical Machining Centers 30 Nov 2017

Knee Milling Center Provides Programmable Three-Axis Control

Milltronics USA is introducing the VK4II CNC knee mill.

Grinding 29 Nov 2017

Tool Cart Belt Sander for MRO Applications

The Kalamazoo Industries model 1SM abrasive belt sander is ideal for use on the tool cart in MRO applications.

Measurement 28 Nov 2017

Bore Scanner Tests Surface Structure, Roughness

Jenoptik introduces its Hommel-Etamic Toposcan for measuring the surface of cylinder bores larger than 60 mm in diameter.

Inspection and Measurement 27 Nov 2017

Compact Laser Scanner Designed for Small-Volume Products

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence has launched the Leica Absolute Tracker AT960-SR laser tracker.

Turning Machines 23 Nov 2017

Lathe Increases Rigidity for Tough-to-Machine Materials

Doosan Machine Tools’ Puma 2600 SY II is a 10" class, subspindle Y axis horizontal turning center designed to craft high precision parts from a range of tough-to-machine materials.

Five-Axis 22 Nov 2017

Five-Axis Machine’s Water-Cooled Traveling Column Increases Rigidity

Zimmermann is introducing the FZH400 five-axis machining center with a water-cooled traveling column.

Automation 21 Nov 2017

HMI Provides On- and Off-Site Touchscreen Monitoring

Mitsubishi Electric Automation’s GT25 Wide HMI is a human-machine interface that monitors and controls machine components with a graphical touchscreen that connects to equipment such as programmable logic controllers (PLCs), VFDs and servos.