Angela Osborne

Angela Osborne Managing Editor

Tooling

Tungaloy Barrel-Style Cutting Tool Inserts for Finishing, Semifinishing

Edited by Angela Osborne

The BallFinishNose indexable barrel-style tool inserts feature an asymmetric shape, which enables users to use the same side of the insert always facing the same direction when set in the tool body.

NEWS

AMT, Mesago Highlighting Automation at Industry Events

Edited by Angela Osborne

AMT and Mesago Messe Frankfurt are working together to expand automation across the U.S. by developing an automation sector at both IMTS 2024 and SPS – Smart Production Solutions 2025 trade show in Atlanta, Georgia.

Automation

LNS Turbo MH140 Chip Conveyor Filters Mixed Chips

Edited by Angela Osborne

The Turbo MH140 filtering chip conveyor is designed to prolong coolant life, reduce tool wear, protect coolant pumps from damage and reduce coolant tank maintenance.

NEWS

Elio Lupica Named Mikron Tool COO

Edited by Angela Osborne

Retiring COO Markus Schnyder will still be available to the company in a consulting function.

Measurement

Marposs’ Duo Air Interface Box for Measurement Data Acquisition

Edited by Angela Osborne

Each analog, air-to-electronic converter provides an LVDT output signal for easy association to the Marposs Duo electronic display unit, offering a compact and affordable solution for measurement applications.

Machines

Puma DNT Series Mill-Turn Centers for Enhanced Accuracy

Edited by Angela Osborne

The upgraded turn mills feature a powerful spindle, redesigned turret body and live tool drive to guarantee powerful and precise machining, and exceptional productivity.

NEWS

Verisurf Software Adds Wenzel to Reseller Network

Edited by Angela Osborne

Wenzel customers now have the option to select Verisurf measurement and inspection software for all new and legacy CMM devices directly from Wenzel.

NEWS

Sunnen Acquires Hommel Präzision

Edited by Angela Osborne

A partner since 1950, Hommel Präzision has represented Sunnen Products Co. and its line of bore finishing equipment, tools and accessories in Cologne, Germany.

Measurement

OGP SmartScope E7 Is Fully Automatic Measurement System

Edited by Angela Osborne

The 3D multisensor measurement system features a fixed-lens, IntelliCentric optical system, which is a fully telecentric optical system that provides a super high-resolution image well suited for video edge detection.

Automation

Precision Machining Technology Review January 2023: Automation & Robots

Edited by Angela Osborne

Production Machining’s January 2023 showcase includes some of the latest technology from ABB, Mini-Mover Conveyors, FANUC, OnRobot, ATI Industrial Automation and FOBA Laser Marking+Engraving.

NEWS

Alro Steel Opens Grand Rapids Outlet

Edited by Angela Osborne

The outlet stocks an extensive inventory of metals and a variety of plastics, including acetal, polycarbonate, HDPE, UHMW, nylon and more.

Cor-Pak Convenient Corrosion Protection for Packaging Metals

Edited by Angela Osborne

Cor-Pak 1-MUL/8-MUL Pouches offer active corrosion protection as its Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitor powder inside the pouches vaporize and escape through the pouch’s breathable membrane, traveling to and adsorbing moisture on all metal surfaces in the enclosure.