Turning Machines

When a CNC Turn-Mill Doesn’t Turn

A shop in Big Sky Country uses a B-axis multitasking machine to produce complex, prismatic medical parts that require no turning complete from barstock.
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Derek Korn

Editor-in-Chief, Production Machining magazine

Last Chance to Register for PMPA’s National Technical Conference

The Precision Machined Products Association’s NTC will be held in Cincinnati, Ohio, April 28-30. Learn more about how you can benefit from “collaborating for a better future.”

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NEWS

Sandvik Coromant Host Open House for Women in Manufacturing

The Girls Take Over Tech event enabled more than 65 students to interact with Sandvik Coromant experts and tour of the company’s advanced manufacturing facility.
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NEWS

SMW Autoblok USA Appoints New President, CEO

Larry Robbins has over 35 years of experience in machine tool manufacturing, including various leadership roles at the company.

Toolholders

Sowa Shrink-Fit Machine Conserves Toolholder Life

The ShrinkSmart shrink-fit machine’s Smart Coil assesses the distinct resistance of each toolholder to prevent excessive heating.

Job Candidate Questions and What They Tell Us

Individuals who ask thoughtful, original questions in the interview set themselves apart.

Medical

Lyndex-Nikken Collets Enable Accurate Small-Diameter Cutting

The MMC Mini-Mini collet chuck is well suited for high-speed machining applications where clearance is needed, such as die mold, aerospace and medical parts.

Shop and School Symbiosis

PMPA member Clippard Instrument Laboratory has been working with Butler Tech for over 45 years and the benefits keep growing.

NEWS

Tyrolit Group Expands Facility With New Production Line

The 1,700-square-meter expansion to the company’s Stans, Austria facility will enable more efficient machining.

Measurement

General Inspection Gaging System Provides Rapid Part Measurement

The VisionLab gaging system provides comprehensive data reports and graphs with data collection that can be exported to third-party SPC packages.

Cutting Tools

Tungaloy CBN Inserts Boost Productivity in Hard Part Turning

The company has upgraded its MiniForceTurn by introducing 30 new DXGQ/U0703 inserts with brazed CBN tips and an HP chipbreaker.

NEWS

Zoller to Host Open House, Technology Days Event

The 2024 Open House and Technology Days event will highlight customers who have leveraged Zoller technology to optimize their manufacturing processes and boost profits.

Automation & Robots

4 Bright Ideas for Effective Lights-Out Machining

Adopting lights-out machining involves considerations when a machine shop decides to move forward with the process. Here are some tips to a successful implementation.

NEWS

Absolute Machine Tools Partners With CNC Pros

CNC Pros offers a broad range of CNC machine tools in the Southwest region on the U.S.

Cutting Tools

Sumitomo Turning Grade Provides Long Tool Life in Cast Iron Applications

The AC4125K turning grade is designed to lower overall tool usage and tool-change frequency while providing stable, long tool life in cast iron applications.

Transfer Machines

Edge Technologies Bar Feeder Maximizes RPM Potential

The second-generation Patriot 338 and 551 were designed for faster changeovers, ease of use and safe operation.

Production Machining's April 2024 News Highlights

Production Machining’s April 2024 news highlights include new company leadership, strategic partnerships, cybersecurity initiatives and more.

NEWS

Zeiss Holds Digital Measurement, Metrology Event

Zeiss Quality Innovation Days brings together quality and metrology experts from all over the world to take part in industry-specific sessions.

Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining March 2024

Precision Machining activity in March looks similar to February, with contraction slowing while staying on its path toward flat.