Dormer Tools, Pramet Tools Merge
The merger brings together the companies’ lines of rotary tools and indexable inserts, along with service and support resources.
Read MoreOkuma Opens Aerospace Center
A new facility dedicated to aerospace manufacturers opens in early December.
Read MoreIndex Adds Northwest Distributor
The distributor will serve Oregon and Washington customers.
Read MorePaper Bed Filters Control Bacteria Contamination
PRAB’s standard and magnetic paper bed filters are said to control bacteria contamination and extend coolant and tool life while increasing surface finish by an average of 27 percent.
Read MoreAmerica Makes Welcomes National Security Members
New members of the consortium include four laboratories and the National Security Campus.
Read MoreManual Vertical Knee Mills for Job Shops, Tool Rooms
Sharp Industries’ manual vertical knee mills are equipped with a 3-hp R-8 spindle, precision spindle bearings and Meehanite castings.
Read MoreVMC Enables Unattended Operations
Mazak’s Variaxis i-700 vertical machining center accurately processes long parts as well as those with complex profiled surfaces in single setups.
Read MoreBuild the Machine around the Workpiece
Rather than fitting a part into an existing machine, modular machining units enable building a custom machine particularly suited for that workpiece. This approach is best for large production runs of specialized parts.
Read MoreHMC Offers Flexibility in Cutting Capabilities
Kitamura Machinery’s Mycenter-HX500G horizontal machining center, part of the company’s G series of machining centers, is designed for medium to large parts that require flexibility in cutting capabilities.
Read MoreMethods Appoints Die and Mold Project Manager
Yasda, a Methods partner since 2013, is a Japanese builder of machining centers and jig borers. Methods represents the company throughout North America.
Read MoreMakino Launches Aerospace Engine Technology Group
The group will coordinate aerospace engine projects using the company’s grinding, EDM and machining.
Read MoreVMC Designed for Job Shops
The VMC850E vertical machining center from SMTCL Americas offers a compact layout, large side doors and extended axis travels, making it particularly well-suited for use in small job shops, the company says.
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