Best-Selling Machining Books of 2019 January 16, 2020 Practical Machinist wanted to simplify your quest by providing you with a list of the best-selling machining books of 2019 according to our community. All the books in this list are a must-have, so we strongly encourage you to add them to your machine shop library, if you don’t have them already.
Building a Future in Rural Florida January 14, 2020 Not far from Florida’s metropolitan areas lie rural communities with the space and workforce to support manufacturing leaders. From Walton County in the Panhandle to the Heartland Counties near Lake Okeechobee, the state’s rural regions present a unique mix of resources for the manufacturing industry.
United Grinding North America Names New President/CEO January 10, 2020 Markus Stolmar has been elected as the new president and chief executive officer by the board of directors for United Grinding North America. The appointment is effective immediately.
OMAX to Host Virtual Tradeshow Showcasing Waterjet Cutting Technology May 21, 2020 OMAX Corp. will host a virtual tradeshow on May 28 at 9 a.m. PDT featuring the company’s latest abrasive waterjet cutting technologies.
Emuge Corp. Hosts Grand Opening of Newly Expanded Manufacturing Facility October 17, 2019 Emuge Corp., a leading manufacturer of high performance taps, thread mills, drills, end mills and other rotary tools, held a Grand Opening ceremony of its significantly expanded, custom-designed manufacturing facility on October 15, 2019.
Dual-Spindle Technology a Boon to Automakers October 7, 2019 Over its 140-year history, automotive manufacturing technology has evolved in parallel with progress in the vehicles themselves. Early automakers custom made individual “horseless carriages.” Later, standardized parts and moving assembly lines delivered mass-produced cars. Development of integrated transfer lines enabled part runs to extend for years.
U.S. Cutting Tool Orders Up 3.3% In August from July October 17, 2019 August 2019 U.S. cutting tool consumption totaled $205.1 million according to the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI) and AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology.
Kennametal Launches Additive Manufacturing Unit October 22, 2019 Kennametal Inc., Pittsburgh, has formed a 3D printing materials and production business unit, Kennametal Additive Manufacturing, as part of its Infrastructure segment.
Process Control by Analyzing Metal Temperature Gradients with Fixed Thermal Imaging November 22, 2019 Producing metal products is one of the most energy intensive industries. Improving both energy and production efficiency, as well as ensuring product quality is at the top of any manufacturers to do list. Engineers should consider using fixed thermal imaging cameras to optimize their manufacturing process.
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.
