Holemaking in steel and cast iron up to one inch in diameter is one of the most widely used metalworking processes. What is driving drilling and tapping performance are advances in substrate, coatings, three-flute designs, and combination tools. Just as important are advances in coolant delivery, using different size holes and shapes to facilitate chip evacuation.
As part of In-Place Machining Company, the measurement capabilities between Exact Metrology and OASIS Alignment Services will provide top tier metrology services across North America.
Methods Machine Tools has signed an agreement with an intent to acquire Koch Machine Tool, a machine tool dealer and Methods’ avenue into the Texas machining market since 2010. Methods anticipates a definitive agreement by January 1, 2022.
Mastercam references a report showing it is the most widely used CAM for the 27th year in a row
Duggan Manufacturing uses Prima Power lasers to achieve higher volumes and take cost out of each job.
HP-L-10.10 non-contact laser line scanner takes on the broadest scope of CMM inspection tasks with ultra speed, accuracy and flexibility.
Automating the manufacture and assembly of aerospace and defense components is no simple task. Two leading engineering executives, Nicole Williams at The Boeing Co. and Marie-Christine Caron at GE Aviation, oversee automation efforts at their respective companies.
RobbJack has named Michael MacArthur as the company’s new president.
There is a wide range of precision measuring tools and gages that should be considered as basic requirements in a metalworking operation for ensuring good quality control processes.
CAD/CAM helps auto racers employ CNC machining to maximum advantage.
