Stephanie Hendrixson

Stephanie Hendrixson Executive Editor

CAD/CAM

CAM Software Updates HSM Strategies

SmartCAMcnc’s 2015 version of its SmartCAM software features a new knowledge-based machining (KBM) repository, high-speed milling (HSM) strategies, and other user interface and core application improvements.

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Laser & Waterjet

Plasma Cutting on a Waterjet

While waterjets are known for cutting accuracy, they can be slower and more costly to operate than other machines. Equipping waterjets with other capabilities—such as plasma cutting—can save time and boost productivity.

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CCAT Announces 2015 Manufacturing Assistance Program

The program is open to small and mid-sized Connecticut manufacturers.

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Workholding

Three-Jaw Pneumatic Chuck Holds Round Workpieces

Samchully Workholding’s MCA pneumatic chuck is a three-jaw stationary chuck designed to hold round workpieces in a machining center or mounted on a tombstone.

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Creaform USA Appoints Manager

The position will spearhead Creaform’s push into the U.S. market.

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Toolholders

Presettable Toolholders Enable Quick Tool Changes

Available from Schwanog, Göltenbodt’s next-generation line of toolholders is designed for Tornos MultiSwiss 6X4 and Star Swiss-type automatic lathes.

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Sandvik Coromant Opens New U.S. Headquarters

The facility was unveiled at a grand opening in October.

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Workholding

Collet Chuck Features Removable Part Stop

Northfield Precision Instrument Corp. offers an internal-grip collet chuck originally designed to help a customer clamp the internal diameter of valve balls.

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Hexagon Opens Silicon Valley Facility

The metrology company is opening a new facility to train and support San Francisco-area manufacturers.

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Workholding

Collets and Guide Bushings for Swiss Workholding

Hardinge Workholding has expanded its range of products for workholding in Swiss-type machining with additional collets and guide bushings.

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Focus on Veterans at Fabtech 2014

Kicking off on Veterans Day, the trade show placed a special emphasis on military veterans and manufacturing employment.

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Milling Tools

Cutters and Inserts Enable Continuous Heavy-Duty Cutting

Lovejoy Tool Co.’s MaxCut 651 cutters feature a new chip gullet design and 0.250"-thick inserts for continuous heavy-duty work.

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