ShopBot Tools Launches Virtual Workshop for CNC May 13, 2020 ShopBot Tools, a manufacturer of CNC routers, has launched a “virtual workshop” for ShopBot customers and CNC users. While individuals, businesses, and educational institutions work to adapt to the changing environment surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, ShopBot is providing virtual tools to make CNC accessible to small and mid-sized manufacturers, including education, training, information, support.
Rollomatic Introduces New Capability for Sharpening of Diamond-Coated Carbide Tools May 15, 2020 Rollomatic Inc., the U.S. arm of Rollomatic SA, a machine tool manufacturer based in Switzerland, has announced new capabilities related to the LaserSmart 510 laser cutting and ablation machine.
Kyocera Expands JCT “Jet Coolant-Through” Toolholder Series June 23, 2020 Kyocera Precision Tools, Hendersonville, N.C., has expanded its jet coolant-through toolholder series, which provides multiple high-pressure coolant streams at precise locations providing excellent chip control and wear prevention, according to the company.
How Indexable Tools Keep Their Edge April 22, 2020 Sales figures don’t lie: indexable cutting tools—featuring removable cutting tips called inserts—are a smash hit with machine shops.
Live Tooling: Basic Concepts, Recent Developments April 24, 2020 Live tooling, as the name implies, is driven by the CNC and the turrets of various spindle and powered sub-spindle configurations on CNC lathes.
Arguments for an AM Alternative: What’s Old Is New Again October 6, 2023 Ancient metalworking techniques like flow-forming are challenging 3D printing in aerospace manufacturing for superior metallurgical properties and cost-effectiveness.
Using Data to Deliver Results June 19, 2023 There’s much more to leveraging production data than its capture and analysis; there’s also integration with the company’s other software systems and the strategic perspective that results.
Achieve outstanding machining performance on a wide range of modern aerospace alloys without the use of biocides April 26, 2023 As an aerospace engineer, you deliver precise, lightweight parts – in advanced metals – to the tightest tolerances. But you can’t compromise on productivity or safety on the machining floor.
What's New With Cutting Tool Coatings? July 27, 2022 Should you coat in-house? Factors to consider include costs, supply chain issues and the ability to make proprietary coatings.
Turkish tool maker Turcar wins both categories at ANCA’s 4th Tool of Year competition October 14, 2021 Turcar dominated the field of ANCA’s 4th Made on ANCA competition by winning Tool of the Year and Virtual Tool of the Years honors.