With the recent increase in manufacturing in the United States, many companies are finding it difficult to find and hire qualified CNC people. It should come as no surprise that skilled people who were laid off during the recent economic d…

Coolant systems rarely get top billing as the key feature of a machine tool, but that is the case with the lathes and machining centers being introduced to this country by Hakusui USA Inc. (Schaumburg, Illinois). The line of machine tools …

Tungaloy has added two BX330 CBN grade inserts to its TungThread thread turning tool series’ 60-degree partial profile threading insert line, the 1QP-16ER60-014-SP and 1QP-16ER60-020-SP, which both feature a brazed CBN tip. These inserts a…

The Slip-Fit Qwik Twist adjustable-depth drilling and chamfering combination tools use standard Qwik-Twist replaceable drill points and chamfering inserts for 30-, 45- and 60-degree top hole chamfer angles.These drills are available in siz…

Dynamic International Inc.’s SV Series of vertical machining centers (VMCs) include the SV2, SV3 and SV5. Each of these machining centers features a cast iron, rigid triangular frame design. surface milling cutters This design results in a…

Wood drill bits are the main topic of this article. Plus, we will share some useful tips for efficiently drilling out satisfactory holes in wood. Before you put up a cabinet or shelf, we genuinely hope these tooltips herein we share will b…

When it comes to additive manufacturing (AM), the U.S. Marine Corps confronts extreme versions of the opportunity and the dilemmas that many machine shops face.The opportunity: AM—particularly in metal—offers a promising way to obtain shor…

Walter has added to its range of solid carbide milling cutters with the introduction of its MC232 Perform product line. These three versatile, cost-effective cutter types are available with two, three or four teeth, with diameters ranging …

Most turning center users use wear offsets for the purpose of holding size over the course of a production run. And with most of the tools used on turning centers (turning tools, boring bars, grooving tools, among others),gravity turning i…

The promise of wiper inserts developed for turning is this: By smoothing out the scallops that are generated when a part is turned, a wiper insert can improve surface finish. Compared to turning with a standard insert, turning with a wiper…

Die casting is a particularly harsh operation. The process involves forcing molten metal into a mold WCMT Insert cavity at high pressure, and is commonly used to make automotive parts such as engine blocks, wheels and engine cradles. The t…

Hwacheon Machinery’s VT-950/1150 series of vertical CNC lathes is intended for large-part turning. The vertical turning lathes offer 43.3" and 53" swing over the bed and cutting diameters ranging to 52" with chucks sizes from 24" to 40".Th…

Although Horn initially built its reputation on grooving and part-off technology, pigeonholing the tooling manufacturer as a specialist in those areas alone would be a huge disservice to the company and any potential customers. Moreover, a…

Speed. For production companies, this simple word can mean the difference between keeping customers—and losing them. Today, high quality parts and prototypes that can be produced with increased speed and at lower costs are what customers a…

Widia has launched the WCE solid end milling platform, designed to offer high performance and reliability for small to medium machine shops. The initial release of the WCE platform features WCE4, a four-flute geometry that combines advance…

Sumitomo’s DFC Carbide Milling inserts double-sided 90-degree milling cutter features a six-edge insert designed to ensure long-term, stable cutting and high-efficiency machining with high feed rates. Cutting edges are optimized to provide…

Belmont Equipment and Technologies’ exclusive MX-140XW CNC sinker EDM is characterized by a programmable work tank level that is said to provide excellent operator ergonomics for loading and Helical Milling Inserts unloading, while maximiz…

The air-operated Burn Table Lift Magnet system from Eriez is designed to easily and quickly move multiple parts or cut-outs up and off burn tables. With a powerful magnetic circuit design, the transfer system can also lift single sheets or…

Suhner introduces a redesigned version of its BEX15 machining unit, increasing spindle speed from 18,000 to 23,000 rpm for applications like small-diameter hole drilling or cutting metals with high cutting speed requirements. The spindle s…

Over time, machine tool motion has become more intricate. Precise control of five-axis machining centers allows for elaborate tool paths. Over time as well, CAM software has become more sophisticated, increasing the ease and effectiveness …

Cutting tall, steeply tapered surfaces with wire EDM is a challenging operation, especially if the wire must travel a greater distance at opposite ends of the taper in four-axis moves. One example is a taper cut that follows a curve such a…

GF Machining Solutions offers the AgiesCharmilles Cut E 350, incorporating a range of technologies designed to increase flexibility and accelerate time to market for medical manufacturing. These include a large-touchscreen human-machine in…

Almost always, a premium machine tool comes with a premium price tag—a concept that gave pause to job shop YDC Precision Machine. Yet, purchasing EDJ Grooving a new Makino VMC made sense after factoring in the cost of its standard machine …