Eli Plaskett Senior Associate Editor

CNC & Machine Controls 28 Sep 2018

Lathe CNC Adds Features for Safety, Usability

Heidenhain has released upgrades to the CNC Pilot 640 lathe control.

Additive Manufacturing 27 Sep 2018

BeAM Applying CGTech's AM Verification Technology

BeAM, a manufacturer of powder-based directed energy deposition (DED) technology based in Cincinnati, Ohio, is partnering with CGTech to use its Vericut toolpath-simulation software’s Additive module in its equipment.

Milling Tools 27 Sep 2018

Multi-Function Cutter Prevents Chipping in Spot Drilling

Big Kaiser has introduced two versions of the C-Centering Cutter, a multifunction cutter capable of spot drilling, centering and chamfering.

Horizontal Machining Centers 27 Sep 2018

Methods Machine Tools Partners with Niigata

Methods Machine Tools Inc. has entered into an agreement to represent Niigata Machine Techno USA throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Holemaking 26 Sep 2018

Tap Forms Internal Threads in Half a Second

Emuge’s Punch Tap enables helical thread forming in cast and wrought aluminum alloys, as well as similar lightweight materials.

Automation 26 Sep 2018

FlexArm Breaks Ground on Headquarters

FlexArm broke ground on its 53,000 square-foot Wapakoneta, Ohio, headquarters on September 17.

Automation 26 Sep 2018

Multitasking CNC Machines Cut Down on Work in Process

This pump manufacturer has integrated flexible multitasking machines and automation to maintain high production levels and flexibility.

Workholding 25 Sep 2018

Modular Vise Clamps Two Workpieces

The Hoffmann Group has released a module for its Garant Xpent five-axis vise.

Five-Axis 25 Sep 2018

CAMplete Solutions Partners with Grob Systems

CAMplete Solutions Inc. has partnered with Grob Systems Inc. to offer CAMplete TruePath to new and existing customers.

Cutting Tools 24 Sep 2018

High-Penetration Insert Designed for Structural Steel

Allied Machine & Engineering has released an addition to the Gen3sys XT Pro line of high-penetration inserts. designed for the structural-steel market.