Angela Osborne

Angela Osborne Managing Editor

Tooling

Cosen Band Saws With Manual, Vertical Tilt-Frame

Edited by Angela Osborne

Eastec 2023: The V-1822 Tilt-Frame Band Saw features a manual design and enables miter cuts ranging from 0 to 60 degrees in both directions.

Tooling

Coolant-Through System, Toolholders for Improved Efficiencies

Edited by Angela Osborne

Eastec 2023: The reCool retrofittable reCool coolant-through system converts existing flood-cooled driven tools on turning machines to through-tool, coolant-capable in as little as two minutes, while the powRgrip high-precision toolholding system is said to generate extremely high clamping forces equal to or higher than shrink-fit holders.

NEWS

Alconox Updates Aqueous Cleaning Handbook

Edited by Angela Osborne

The Aqueous Cleaning Handbook is a critical cleaning resource which distills and presents practical information covering the history of aqueous detergents — what they are, how they work and how to make best use of them.
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NEWS

Okuma Introduces New Okuma Factory Automation Division

Edited by Angela Osborne

Okuma America Corp. launches business segment focused on automation solutions for manufacturers

Cutting Tools

Walter Xtra-tec XT Milling Tools Feature Pocket Design

Edited by Angela Osborne

Eastec 2023: Walter’s Xtended Technology (XT) milling tools offer large cross-sections for maximum tool stability and a larger contact surface for a secure seat and reduced surface pressure.

Tooling

Broaching Tools for Keyways, Internal and External Profiles

Edited by Angela Osborne

Eastec 2023: The REV motorized broaching tools are well suited for machining simple keyways or internal and external profiles, both teeth and splines.

NEWS

Index Develops Training Program for Junior Technicians

Edited by Angela Osborne

Although the current training class is made up of individuals pursuing a career change, Index plans to expand the ITDP later this year to include internships and apprenticeships for current high school students and recent graduates.
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NEWS

MMT Productivity Adopts Productivity Inc. Name to Complete Merger

Edited by Angela Osborne

Name change reflects final official step in the merger of two leading metalworking distributors — MMT LLC and Moncktons Machine Tools.

Tooling

Carbide End Mills for Medical, General Machining Applications

Edited by Angela Osborne

PMTS 2023: The InchMax Series includes 2- and 4-flute square end mills which feature Union Tools’ UT coating and its standard Super Micro Grain carbide and tolerances.
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Measurement

EVO Presetter Offers Accurate, Reliable Operation

Edited by Angela Osborne

PMTS 2023: This tool management solution with Optik software is designed to help shops increase production output and decrease human error.
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Swiss-Types

Syncrex Swiss-Styles for Fast Tool Setup, Easy Programming

Edited by Angela Osborne

PMTS 2023: The Mazak Syncrex series comes in four bar capacities, ranging from 20 to 38 mm, and is available in 7-, 8- and 9-axis configurations as well as a 9-axis model with full B-axis contouring.
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Tooling

PMTS 2023 Product Preview: Workholding

Edited by Angela Osborne

Learn about some of the latest workholding solutions that will be on display at PMTS 2023.