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New Line of Hydraulic Chuck Extensions Targets Long-Reach Applications

Celebrating its 80th year, Kennametal, the Latrobe, (PA), tooling manufacturer, says it has solved the age-long problem of tool stability when drilling in deep cavities, alongside tall shoulders, and past bulky fixtures. Reaching deep inside a workpiece to drill holes can be challenging.

Who Controls Feedstock Used in 3D Printers?

Should the US Copyright Office oversee whether 3D printer operators can use feedstock not approved by their machine’s maker to turn out medical devices or airplane parts, or is that the role of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), respectively?

RÖHM Group Acquired by Dr. Helmut Rothenberger Holding Group

RÖHM Group recently announced it is now part of Dr. Helmut Rothenberger Holding GmbH. The acquisition will further strengthen RÖHM operations. The company’s 1400 employees join the Rothenberger Group’s family of more than 100 companies, which include Rothenberger AG, AUTANIA AG and WALTER Werkzeuge GmbH.

USA Lugers Speed on Sleds with Custom Machined Parts

Sleds used in Olympic luge racing may be simple devices, but controlling machining of their half-dozen parts can spell the difference between being a medalist or an also ran. The USA Luge Team relies on the equivalent of a brand new Millmatic III three-axis knee mill equipped with an Acu-Rite MILLPWRG2 controller from Lagun Engineering (Harbor City, CA) to have complete control over machining of its parts.

Mastercam 2019 Released for Global Public Testing

Mastercam 2019 Public Beta is now open to all currently maintained Mastercam customers. Small job shops to Fortune 100 get a chance to test-drive Mastercam 2019 before it is released and provide valuable feedback to help shape the final product.

Test and Measurement Gear Evolves to Measure AM Parts

Additive manufacturing (AM), or 3D printing, is a fast-growing field that offers many advantages over traditional techniques. It can create more complex parts than either machining or casting, can fuse different materials together, and is sometimes less expensive in low-volume or prototype applications.

In-House 3D Printer Saves Firm Thousands

A fused filament 3D printer has saved a custom outdoor lighting manufacturer tens of thousands of dollars a year, improving operations and winning more business. The purchase also helped retain customers who would previously have gone elsewhere for specialized parts.