American Machinist Weekly Update - Mar 20th, 2024
 
 
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American Machinist Weekly Update

 
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A high-precision CNC machining operation is manufacturing the tools it needs to support a line of components and subassemblies for commercial aircraft, defense, aerospace, and power generation markets, gaining flexibility and productivity in the process.
Top Stories
Applying CNC control to machining on the microscale brings a greater degree of accuracy to cutting and milling, granting advantages in performance and efficiency that suits a growing number of use cases.
A 9% rise in cutting-tool purchases during January indicates that declines in manufacturing activity may not happen, as forecast based on slower durable-goods spending at the end of 2023.
Listen … In this installment of the Great Question podcast, the chief economist for AMT explains what machine tool orders are revealing about the direction of the automotive, aerospace, and other industrial segments.
New designation indicates the Pentagon is satisfied with the Stealth fighter jet’s performance and reliability, and that manufacturers have proven the reliability of their process, sustainment and support systems.
Editor's Choice
Solid-carbide tools enhance chip control with a through-coolant outlet, optimizing chip evacuation and eliminating jamming and edge damage.
A new design available in three variants will facilitate fast and cost-efficient automation of processes with low payloads, and can be operated quickly and easily.