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Machining / Cutting

Two-Barrel Electrochemical Machining for Firearms

Nov. 27, 2024

Abstract scene of 5-axis CNC machining center cutting the aerospace parts with solid ball end-mill tools.

CAD and CAM

Optimize G-Code for More Efficient Machining

Nov. 19, 2024

News

More Improvement in US Machine Tool Orders

Nov. 12, 2024

United Grinding’s Walter Helitronic Power Series tool-grinding machines.

Machining / Cutting

United Grinding Acquires GF Machining Solutions

Nov. 6, 2024

The SmartReach Comau incorporates a linear X axis, reinforced rotary axes with double encoders, and other specifically designed features in order to achieve “high-end CNC level performance.”

Machining / Cutting

5-Axis Machining for Large Parts

Oct. 16, 2024

Scalable digital twin offerings from DMG Mori allow customers to determine individually the scope of a required simulation, and purchase the corresponding packages.

Automation and Robotics

Expanding the Digital Machining Ecosystem

Oct. 9, 2024

The α-D28LiB5ADV Plus Y500 vertical machining center features a larger table, shorter drilling, and tapping cycles as well as more tools coupled with faster tool changes.

New Products

A New Era in Vertical Machining

Sept. 26, 2024

The rack-type magazines, designed for HSK-A 100 tools with storage capacities of 200, 260, and 340 tools, are no longer than 7,000 mm. They provide 489 storage positions for HSK-A 63 tools. The space-saving arrangement allows a high packing density.

New Products

Redesigned HMC with New Tool Magazine

Sept. 25, 2024

Operator at the control panel of a high-precision CNC machining center.

News

Another Big Drop in Machine Tool Orders

Sept. 13, 2024

Machining / Cutting

10 More New Ideas for Cutting, Tooling, Designing, Machining, and Shop Management

Feb. 4, 2016

Here are 10 ideas we found this week to make designing, programming, machining, and finishing precision parts more effective and productive.

Robert Brooks

There is a steady flow of new technology and product releases, updates and improvements that machine operators, programmers and shop owners and managers must know about. Here’s the list that caught our eyes this week, for programming, setting up, cutting, and so on.

About the Author

Robert Brooks | Content Director

Robert Brooks has been a business-to-business reporter, writer, editor, and columnist for more than 20 years, specializing in the primary metal and basic manufacturing industries.