Stephanie Hendrixson Executive Editor

7 Oct 2014

U.S. Cutting Tool Consumption Down 1.1 Percent in July

Despite the decrease, consumption has remained strong for six consecutive months.

Cutting Tools 6 Oct 2014

Cutting Insert Incorporates Through-Tool Coolant

The Horn HP65-grade S224 indexable insert with through-tool coolant features the company’s 3V geometry and a 3-mm (0.118") grooving width.

CAD/CAM 6 Oct 2014

CAD Software Adjusts for Deformation

HyperCAD-S, Open Mind’s CAD system, integrates with the company’s HyperMill CAM system, designed to meet the needs of NC programmers.

6 Oct 2014

Contraction Expected in China’s CNC Machine Tool Market

A study conducted by GCiS China Strategic Research predicts market contraction to be countered by later growth.

Laser & Waterjet 6 Oct 2014

Laser Machine Enables Five-Axis Tube Cutting

BLM Group offers its LT8 tube cutting machine designed for flexible, easy and precise laser cutting.

CAD/CAM 3 Oct 2014

Suite of Blade Measurement, Analysis Tools Offered

Renishaw offers hardware and software for CMMs that are specifically designed for measurement of aerospace blades, including ApexBlade planning software for Revo sweep scanning and DMIS programming, Modus airfoil analysis for the calculation and reporting of blade section profile and airfoil characteristics, and SurfitBlade to aid reverse engineering of the complete airfoil.

3 Oct 2014

International Additive Manufacturing Award Announced

The first award winner will be announced at the MFG Meeting in March 2015.

CNC & Machine Controls 3 Oct 2014

Sensors Withstand Welding Environments

Balluff’s flatpack SteelFace inductive sensors are designed for heavy manufacturing, such as welding and stamping operations.

Workforce Development 1 Oct 2014

Book Promotes Shopfloor Communication

“Taking Control: A Simple Approach to World-Class Manufacturing” is intended to help bridge the gap between the shop floor, engineering and management through improving communication.