GF Machining Solution Shifts Sales Model in Some States December 22, 2020 GF Machining Solutions said it will transition in phases to a direct sales and support model in several key states.
If it Ain’t Broke, It May Need Fixing! March 22, 2021 Some shops think routine machine tool maintenance is overrated. Bad idea. The big order’s running late. The lead programmer called in sick.
The ANCA FX5 gets a power-boost March 4, 2021 The FX5 now with a new 12kW grinding spindle and an even stronger upgrade option
Making HMCs Nimble Enough for Small Jobs January 14, 2021 Horizontal machine tools (HMCs) have typically been used for longer run production jobs. But as lot sizes decrease, machine builders and their partners have introduced new technologies that speed setups and generally make HMCs nimbler. So much so that one should probably rethink the role HMCs serve.
VMCs: How Many Axes Do You Really Need? January 18, 2021 The three-axis vertical machining center (VMC) has long been the go-to machine tool for many small to medium-sized shops. Their use is well-understood. Compared to more complex machinery, it’s easier to find operators for three-axis machines.
Siemens, IBM, Red Hat Launch Hybrid Cloud Initiative February 24, 2021 Siemens, IBM, and Red Hat today announced a new collaboration that will use a hybrid cloud designed to deliver an open, flexible and more secure solution for manufacturers.
Methods Partners With Weiler January 25, 2022 Methods Machine Tools Inc. began representing Weiler products in North America effective Jan. 1.
Flow Releases Long-Life MotoJet X Intensifier Pump January 18, 2022 Flow International Corporation, developer and manufacturer of ultrahigh-pressure waterjet cutting systems, announced its next generation of intensifier pump technology, the MotoJet X.
Platinum Tooling Named North American Distributor for Technicrafts January 25, 2022 Platinum Tooling Technologies, with its expertise in precision tooling and customer representatives throughout North America, is ready to meet the work holding tool needs for Swiss turning applications by adding Tecnicrafts product line to its roster.
Samag Machining Centers Available in North America from GMTA January 26, 2022 Provided by German Machine Tools of America, Samag multispindle horizontal machining centers, used primarily for high-volume parts, are being offered to the automotive powertrain, truck, off-highway and other markets in North America.
