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Micro components continue to shrink in size, demanding ever-greater precision and improved handling of parts with sub-micron-sized features. New approaches in micro machining technology include higher-precision systems from traditional micro machining developers, as well as techniques using additive manufacturing processes and semiconductor wafer-scale technology on the smallest of micro parts.

“Metrology and its relationship to manufacturing is rapidly evolving,” Ken Woodbine, president, Wilcox Associates, a brand of Hexagon Metrology (North Kingstown, RI), recently observed. “We are seeing larger quantities and faster speeds of measurement data collection. The next challenge is what to do with all that data.”

VMCs have had a productive past, present and the future looks promising

Swiss-style machine tools can be a good choice for making complex parts. On the downside, however, Swiss machining itself has a reputation of being complex—and, therefore, more difficult to master than standard machining.

Five-axis machining has progressed from exotic to mainstream over the past few years.

OMAX has scheduled its next virtual event, “The Versatile World of Waterjet”

Sandvik has signed an agreement to acquire 67 percent of Chuzhou Yongpu Carbide Tools Co., Ltd, a China-based maker of solid round tools, with a call option to buy the remaining part in three years.

Guill Tool has announced its intent to offer merchant machining services to the global aerospace industry.

Lutz Labisch to Become President and CEO for TRUMPF in North America

Mikron Tool expands its CrazyMill Cool P&S milling cutter family