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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.

NEWS

Lyndex-Nikken Appoints New Sales Representatives in the US, Mexico

Russ Reinhart is the company’s new U.S. national sales manager. In addition, John Kusinko has been appointed as the new regional sales representative in New York, New Jersey, Delaware and Eastern Pennsylvania; and Luis Mejia is the new regional sales representative in Mexico.

Cutting Tools

Seco Tools' Reamers Optimize Chip Evacuation

The Nanojet solid-carbide reamers are designed to stop chip jamming and enhance application stability.

NEWS

ABB Opens Expanded Manufacturing Facility in Michigan

The company has expanded its Auburn Hills facility with a 30% increase in facility space.

Shop Management Software

Cetec ERP System Prevents Slowdowns in Production

The Pre-Allocation feature simplifies the purchasing and material planning process and prevents unnecessary inventory from sitting on the shelf.

Workholding

When to Use a Diaphragm Chuck

The accuracy and repeatability of these chucks make them well suited for a number of workholding applications, including turning and grinding.

Toolholders

Horn Toolholder Features Multiple Coolant Connections

The 224 grooving system features internal coolant supply that is fed directly to the insert via the clamping finger or directly to the flank face via a hole.