Gummy, Stringy Material Meets its Match with Cut Taps, Thread Mills March 2, 2022 Selecting the right tool for threading aluminum begins with considering the key properties of aluminum; the pros and cons associated with the main choices of tools, cut taps or thread mills; and advances in tooling technology including coatings and coolant-through capability.
Custom Products, Standard Training January 18, 2022 Tooling U-SME proves the most helpful training to Iowa’s Rosenboom because employees learn things online that are immediately applicable.
Coolant Filtration System Cuts Cleanup, Boosts Part Production June 29, 2021 MP Systems has engineered a compact unit that connects to virtually any standard tank, filters out fines and swarf, and returns a high volume of clean coolant to the machine with minimal maintenance.
CGTech Releases VERICUT Version 9.2 July 2, 2021 CGTech has released the latest version of its VERICUT software, Version 9.2. VERICUT CNC machine simulation, verification, and optimization software simulates CNC machining, additive, and hybrid manufacturing processes.
Rockwell Automation to Acquire Plex Systems July 2, 2021 Rockwell Automation Inc. and Plex Systems, developer of cloud-native smart manufacturing platforms, have entered into an agreement whereby Rockwell will acquire Plex for $2.22 billion in cash.
PRAB Introduces Bundle Breaker to Eliminate Stringy Bundles of Metal Scrap July 7, 2021 PRAB Inc. has introduced the Bundle Breaker, a conveyor enhancement that preconditions stubborn metal scrap bundles for improved material transfer, processing and safety.
EDMs Improve, Are Easier to Use June 25, 2021 New wire EDM models offer improved accuracy, faster cycle times and better finishes. They’re also getting easier to use. Makers of EDMs have stepped up their offerings, improving accuracy, speeding cycle times and producing better finishes.
Methods’ Vice President of FANUC Products Slated to Retire August 17, 2021 Supplier of CNC tools and automation systems in North America, announced that Thomas Saur is set to retire at the end of the calendar year.
Bridge Mills: A Bridge to Success July 20, 2021 While some people think bridge-style machining centers are only for very large parts, these rigid, highly accurate CNC machine tools come in a range of sizes and configurations are good for parts of all sizes.
Hexagon Giving CAD Software Access to Users of WORKNC July 14, 2021 Hexagon is providing mold and die shops using its CAM software WORKNC with immediate access to its model preparation software. This allows integration of production workflows from any CAD model format to CAM so shops can machine parts more efficiently and avoid costly errors.
