OMAX to Host 'The Versatile World Of Waterjet' Virtual Event April 6, 2021 OMAX has scheduled its next virtual event, “The Versatile World of Waterjet”
Hanwha Aerospace USA Wins Supplier Gold Recognition from Raytheon Technologies March 17, 2021 Hanwha Aerospace USA has been recognized by Raytheon Technologies for excellence in quality, delivery and operational performance.
EMAG Group Acquisition: Samputensili Machine Tools April 13, 2021 EMAG Group Acquisition: Samputensili Machine Tools and Samputensili CLC have become EMAG SU.
If it Ain’t Broke, It May Need Fixing! March 22, 2021 Some shops think routine machine tool maintenance is overrated. Bad idea. The big order’s running late. The lead programmer called in sick.
Know Your Metals: Aluminum March 31, 2021 Aluminum and its alloys are highly popular in the machining industry for many reasons. Did you know it is the most abundant metal on Earth?
Marposs Announces BLÚ LT Modular Control System for Machine Tools March 18, 2021 Marposs Announces BLÚ LT Modular Control System for Machine Tools; Suited for Applications of Medium Complexity
U.S. Cutting Tool Orders Rise on Monthly Basis in February May 5, 2021 February 2021 U.S. cutting tool consumption totaled $149.5 million, according to the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI) and AMT – The Association for Manufacturing Technology. This total, as reported by companies participating in the Cutting Tool Market Report collaboration, was up 3.3 percent from January's $144.8 million and down 17.1 percent when compared with the $180.3 million reported for February 2020.
Drill Choice: Solid-Carbide or Replaceable-Insert? April 27, 2021 Selecting the best type of cutting tool for holemaking jobs is not always clear. It is best to have a drill that caters to the workpiece material, produces the specs required, and provides the most profit for the job at hand. Considering the variety of jobs and parts manufactured in machine shops, there is no “one-drill-fits-all.”
Six Tips for Tooling Up a New Machine Tool March 23, 2021 The addition of a new machine can be exciting for a metalworking business. It signals progress and growth while giving the team something new and exciting to work and experiment with.
Intelligent Assembly Helps Auto Part Remanufacturer Compete March 24, 2021 When an automotive starter needs to be replaced, it’s very likely that the most expensive components—the armature, commutator or gears—are still functional, or can be restored economically.