Multi-Flute End Mills Produce Thoroughly Modern Milling January 26, 2021 End mills, traditionally made with two to four flutes, are used in one of the oldest mechanized machining processes—milling.
CAD/CAM Options for Increased Shop Productivity January 27, 2021 CAD/CAM is always rapidly developing. Manufacturing technology continues to evolve to increase productivity.
Mastercam 2022 Public Beta Released for Global Testing February 4, 2021 CNC Software Inc. has announced that currently maintained Mastercam customers can now participate in the Public Beta Program for Mastercam 2022.
Virtual VERICUT Users' Exchange VUE Events Slated February 10, 2021 Each year, CGTech hosts VERICUT Users' Exchange (VUE) events for its customers around the globe. As a response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the North American VUE events will once again be held virtually in 2021.
Toolholding: Built for Speed May 27, 2021 The evolution to high speed machining (HSM) is continuing and toolholders are playing a crucial role in that process, which includes the interlinking of machining center, programming, high-speed spindles, advanced cutting tools, balancing, and high-performance toolholders in order for shops to take full advantage of HSM.
An Improbable but Powerful Solution June 23, 2021 At first glance, ceramic cutting tools appear doomed to failure, but the reality is just the opposite.
Checking Up on Tool Monitoring May 28, 2021 Machine shops use a variety of techniques to track the condition of their cutting tools, ranging from simple to sophisticated. No matter what monitoring method is used, it can be crucial in preventing catastrophic tool failure. At its best, monitoring also significantly boosts tool life and slashes tooling costs.
BLM GROUP Adds 10kW Capability to Sheet Lasers May 19, 2021 BLM GROUP USA has added more processing power to its LS5 and LC5 flat sheet laser cutters with the new option of a 10kW fiber laser source.
IMCO Introduces M213 STREAKERS for Aggressive , High-Performance Machining of Aluminum Alloys June 10, 2021 IMCO Carbide Tool has launched a new series of endmills for extreme tool paths in aluminum alloys and provide superior surface finishes in aerospace industry applications.