Boring Tools Get Smart, Go Deep February 3, 2020 It’s said that holemaking is the most commonly performed of all machining operations. And it stands to reason that most of those holes must be reamed or most likely bored after drilling. For as long as machinists have been boring holes, however, they’ve struggled with a variety of problems.
NSL Analytical Services Acquired by May River Capital January 17, 2020 NSL Analytical Services, an independent testing laboratory, said the company has been acquired by May River Capital, a Midwestern investment firm that says it builds businesses through partnership and collaboration.
ISM Forecasts Manufacturing to Expand in 2020 December 11, 2019 Manufacturing should expand in the first half of 2020, including increased revenue for companies, the Institute for Supply Management said this week in a semi-annual forecast.
Machine Tool Orders Post Monthly Gain in October December 10, 2019 Machine tool orders posted a small gain in October, helped by a boost from machine shops and the auto industry, according to a monthly report.
Hang On Tight January 5, 2020 Smart chucks and zero-point locating systems, quick-change vises and modular workholding are good examples of advanced workholding systems, but you might be thinking, “Who needs it? Give me a 6" machinist’s vise, a three-jaw power chuck, some toe straps and a few T-nuts and I’ll make whatever parts you send my way.”
Ovako Launches Enhanced Digital Steel Navigator January 3, 2020 Ovako, a producer of clean steel, has made several enhancements to its online Steel Navigator. This digital tool is designed to help customers search for specific steel grades by group, quality, type of process, product and chemical composition.
Boeing Starts New Year With a New CEO Trying to Solve Big Problems January 3, 2020 Boeing Co. is looking for a new start with a new CEO trying to resolve big problems.
Seco Tools to Acquire QCT’s Division for Cutting Tools December 20, 2019 Seco Tools, a division of Sandvik Machining Solutions, has reached an agreement to acquire the cutting tools division of QUIMMCO CENTRO TECNOLÓGICO (QCT), a privately owned Mexican company offering integral machining solutions.
LIFT Receives $5 Million Department of Defense Grant To Expand “Operation Next” Across the Country November 12, 2019 LIFT – Lightweight Innovations For Tomorrow, announced today it received a $5 million grant to expand the program to nine additional military bases across the country over the next three years.
U.S. Cutting Tool Orders Up 0.2% In September 2019 YTD/YTD November 20, 2019 September 2019 U.S. cutting tool consumption totaled $195.9 million, according to the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute and The Association For Manufacturing Technology.
