Turning is the process of using lathes to remove material from the outer diameter of a rotating workpiece. Single-point tools shear metal from the workpiece in (ideally) short, distinct, easily ...

The Automated Shop Conference (TASC, August 12–13) is designed for job shop leaders looking to implement automation i ...

Assuming you’ve already taken the necessary precautions that will allow you to safely handle parts additively built from metallic powder and feedstock, your next question likely is: What is the best ...

Quintus Technologies has developed a High Pressure Warm Forming (HPWF) process that combines high pressure with a moderately elevated temperature for faster, more cost-effective and more precise ...

Wall Colmonoy has acquired a new Sodick ALC800G wire EDM for its UK machine shop. The new wire EDM machine was purchased to increase capacity, improve cycle times, achieve tighter tolerances and ...

Milling a circular pocket is a very common machining center operation. Accepted practices include helical milling (circular XY motion with linear Z motion) and “spiral” milling (XY-circular motion ...

Monaghan Tooling Group offers a Diatool reamer reconditioning service that can retip, renew and restore most major brands of high-performance reamers to OEM specs. The service includes replacing all ...

Rush Machinery’s Rush Easy-Cut XL carbide cut-off machine enables cutting of carbide flat stock up to 2" × 4" and rod and tool ends with diameters between 1/8" to 1¼". The machine is fully enclosed ...

This year, the company showcases its G300 OD grinder. This new offering, developed in cooperation with Tsugami, is another example of how the company saw a need for a mid-sized grinder on the market.

Addressing heat buildup at the intersection of the tool tip and the workpiece are essential for the best results.

Fastems LLC is showcasing its flexible automation systems. The company is also featuring educational sessions on machine shop productivity and live Fastems CNC automation system demonstrations daily, ...

Greg Volovic, president of machine tool supplier Hurco, gave a challenge to engineering staff members at the company’s Indianapolis headquarters: Within four weeks, adapt a machine tool into a system ...