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5 Jan 2026
Swiss From the Start
Decades ago, Greg Cde Baca recognized an opportunity for small-parts machining in the Pacific Northwest and started a business with one bar-fed Swiss-type lathe. His shop has since expanded to provide precision parts to customers in multiple countries using Swiss-types and only Swiss-types, some of which might run 24/7.

19 Dec 2025
Precision Machining Technology Review: December 2025
Production Machining’s December 2025 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Grob Systems Inc., Seco Tools, Horn USA Inc., Tungaloy-NTK America Inc. and Datanomix.

4 Dec 2025
Holding Aerospace Tolerances 24/7 in Central Wisconsin
Exceedingly challenging machining applications have a way of becoming achievable with the right team and equipment. Pointe Precision offers a case in point with its new automated fuel metering valve grinding and measurement cells.

25 Nov 2025
Precision Machining Technology Review: November 2025
Production Machining’s November 2025 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Mazak, Platinum Tooling, Methods Machine Tools, Tormach Inc. and Verisurf.

16 Oct 2025
Turning Technology and More Seen at Mazak Discover 2025
The week-long event included 30 machines on display, many showcasing elements of automation, as well as educational opportunities to spur new ideas for shop principals endeavoring to grow their machining businesses.

28 Oct 2024
Finding the Right Tools for a Turning Shop
Xcelicut is a startup shop that has grown thanks to the right machines, cutting tools, grants and other resources.
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30 Dec 2025
The Right Timing for Quick-Change Workholding Upgrades
VEGA Americas initially envisioned adding a collet chuck to one of its CNC turning centers and dedicating that machine to bar work. Instead, it found a solution that would enable that machine and one other to quickly change over from three-jaw chuck to collet chuck to ID mandrel depending on production needs.

19 Dec 2025
Precision Machining Technology Review: December 2025
Production Machining’s December 2025 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Grob Systems Inc., Seco Tools, Horn USA Inc., Tungaloy-NTK America Inc. and Datanomix.

9 Dec 2025
High-Speed Machining: Principles, Benefits and Practical Advice
A manufacturer of air turbine spindles suggests best practices when using small-diameter tools for precision, high-speed machining operations.

1 Dec 2025
The Role of Abrasive Honing Technology in Modern Manufacturing
Despite their widespread use, engineered abrasives are frequently thought of as simple one-size-fits-all tools that are easily interchangeable. This oversimplification masks the true potential of abrasive technology.

25 Nov 2025
Precision Machining Technology Review: November 2025
Production Machining’s November 2025 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Mazak, Platinum Tooling, Methods Machine Tools, Tormach Inc. and Verisurf.

17 Oct 2025
Precision Machining Technology Review: October 2025
Production Machining’s October 2025 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Renishaw Inc., Horn USA Inc., Kyocera SGS Precision Tools, Seco Tools, Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence and Jergens Inc.
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19 Dec 2025
Precision Machining Technology Review: December 2025
Production Machining’s December 2025 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Grob Systems Inc., Seco Tools, Horn USA Inc., Tungaloy-NTK America Inc. and Datanomix.

25 Nov 2025
Precision Machining Technology Review: November 2025
Production Machining’s November 2025 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Mazak, Platinum Tooling, Methods Machine Tools, Tormach Inc. and Verisurf.

6 Nov 2025
Manufacturing Scheduling System Focuses on the Now
Improving on-time delivery can happen by prioritizing what needs to happen first, not what job is due first. Among other capabilities, the Production Flow Manufacturing concept can identify situations in which a job with a later due date is actually more urgent.

3 Nov 2025
How Digital Twin Tools Can Help Improve Machining Processes
CNC digitalization solutions can significantly increase efficiency and reduce costs for precision machine shops.

17 Oct 2025
Precision Machining Technology Review: October 2025
Production Machining’s October 2025 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Renishaw Inc., Horn USA Inc., Kyocera SGS Precision Tools, Seco Tools, Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence and Jergens Inc.

19 Sep 2025
Precision Machining Technology Review: September 2025
Production Machining’s September 2025 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Siemens, United Machining Systems, Mazak, Nikon, IMCO Carbide Tool Inc. and Okuma America Corp.
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17 Oct 2025
Precision Machining Technology Review: October 2025
Production Machining’s October 2025 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Renishaw Inc., Horn USA Inc., Kyocera SGS Precision Tools, Seco Tools, Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence and Jergens Inc.

2 Oct 2025
Probing Possibilities for Wire EDM
Probing options for setting up electrical discharge machining equipment range from simple to sophisticated. Here are a few options for wire machines, the most common type of EDM units I find in production shops.

19 Sep 2025
Precision Machining Technology Review: September 2025
Production Machining’s September 2025 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Siemens, United Machining Systems, Mazak, Nikon, IMCO Carbide Tool Inc. and Okuma America Corp.

22 Aug 2025
Precision Machining Technology Review: August 2025
Production Machining’s August 2025 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Big Daishowa, Greenleaf, The L.S. Starrett Co., Schwanog, Supertec and SMW Autoblok.

1 Aug 2025
How To (Better) Make a Micrometer
How does an inspection equipment manufacturer organize its factory floor? Join us as we explore the continuous improvement strategies and culture shifts The L.S. Starrett Co. is implementing across the over 500,000 square feet of its Athol, Massachusetts, headquarters.

18 Jul 2025
Precision Machining Technology Review: July 2025
Production Machining’s July 2025 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, Caron Engineering, Sunnen Products Co., Mastercam, Sandvik Coromant and Kennametal.
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9 Jan 2026
Why Shouldn’t Sawing Be Smart, Too?
Digitized and networked manufacturing processes are becoming a bigger part of the metal processing industry. This includes sawing operations, in which companies can benefit from higher efficiency, lower costs and improved process reliability.

5 Dec 2025
One Shop, Multiple New Examples of Automation
Cobots, robots and automated sand blasting and painting systems are enabling this Wisconsin machine shop to increase production while eliminating repetitive manual operations on various processes.

4 Dec 2025
Holding Aerospace Tolerances 24/7 in Central Wisconsin
Exceedingly challenging machining applications have a way of becoming achievable with the right team and equipment. Pointe Precision offers a case in point with its new automated fuel metering valve grinding and measurement cells.

25 Nov 2025
Precision Machining Technology Review: November 2025
Production Machining’s November 2025 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Mazak, Platinum Tooling, Methods Machine Tools, Tormach Inc. and Verisurf.

20 Nov 2025
DMG MORI, Haimer Expand Strategic Partnership
The partnership now includes the integration of Haimer’s “Tool Room of the Future” into DMG MORI sites, including automation solutions and a joint global software distribution agreement.

14 Nov 2025
Muratec USA Leadership Changes Drive Innovation, Growth
Murata Machinery USA Inc. appoints new president and CEO along with division heads to strengthen commitment to automation and customer success in North America.
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30 Dec 2025 Workholding
The Right Timing for Quick-Change Workholding Upgrades
VEGA Americas initially envisioned adding a collet chuck to one of its CNC turning centers and dedicating that machine to bar work. Instead, it found a solution that would enable that machine and one other to quickly change over from three-jaw chuck to collet chuck to ID mandrel depending on production needs.

5 Dec 2025 Data-Driven Manufacturing
One Shop, Multiple New Examples of Automation
Cobots, robots and automated sand blasting and painting systems are enabling this Wisconsin machine shop to increase production while eliminating repetitive manual operations on various processes.

4 Dec 2025 Grinding
Holding Aerospace Tolerances 24/7 in Central Wisconsin
Exceedingly challenging machining applications have a way of becoming achievable with the right team and equipment. Pointe Precision offers a case in point with its new automated fuel metering valve grinding and measurement cells.

10 Nov 2025 Micromachining
Where Micro-Laser Machining Is the Focus
A company that was once a consulting firm has become a successful micro-laser machine shop producing complex parts and features that most traditional CNC shops cannot machine.

16 Oct 2025 Turning Machines
Turning Technology and More Seen at Mazak Discover 2025
The week-long event included 30 machines on display, many showcasing elements of automation, as well as educational opportunities to spur new ideas for shop principals endeavoring to grow their machining businesses.

3 Oct 2025 Additive
The Promise of Rotational 3D Printing
Students at ETH Zurich have developed a laser power bed fusion machine that follows a circular tool path to print round components, thereby being able to process multiple metals at once.

5 Jan 2026 Swiss-Types
Swiss From the Start
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8 Jan 2026 Tooling
Platinum Tooling Collets, Guide Bushings Optimized Turning Operations
Platinum Tooling Technologies Inc. distributes Tecnicrafts Industries’ precision collets and guide bushings, designed for Swiss-type CNC lathes and various turning applications.

6 Jan 2026
Grob Rotary Table Enhances Precision in Turbine Part Machining
Grob Systems Inc.’s Vario Rotary Table is designed for accurate machining of bladed turbine parts and thin-walled components with customizable configurations.

5 Jan 2026 Cutting Tools
Seco Tools Finishing Grade Extends Tool Life
The TS0501 finishing grade provides optimal tool life, surface finish and reliability in demanding aerospace and energy applications.

2 Jan 2026 Cutting Tools
Star SU Chamfer Hob Enhances Precision Gear Manufacturing
Star SU’s chamfer hob is designed for burr-free chamfers and high-precision gear production with versatile applications.

30 Dec 2025 Cutting Tools
Heule Precision Tooling Drills, Chamfers in One Step
Heule Precision Tools’ Vex tooling is designed to drill and chamfer in one operation, improving productivity and precision in high-production environments.

29 Dec 2025 Shop Management Software
Mitsubishi Software Package Monitors Machine Data in Real Time
Designed for seamless integration with the Mitsubishi Electric M6 Series NC control, the IMA Citizen M6 Adapter captures live machine data, enabling manufacturers to make smarter, faster decisions without replacing existing equipment.

9 Jan 2026 Machining Centers & Milling Machines
SW Twin-Spindle Machining Center Boosts Production of Large-Scale Components
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11 Dec 2025
Are You Over- or Under-Maintaining Your Fluid Systems?
Consider this advice which can help you strike the right balance in your fluid maintenance efforts.

9 Dec 2025
High-Speed Machining: Principles, Benefits and Practical Advice
A manufacturer of air turbine spindles suggests best practices when using small-diameter tools for precision, high-speed machining operations.

1 Dec 2025
The Role of Abrasive Honing Technology in Modern Manufacturing
Despite their widespread use, engineered abrasives are frequently thought of as simple one-size-fits-all tools that are easily interchangeable. This oversimplification masks the true potential of abrasive technology.

6 Nov 2025
Manufacturing Scheduling System Focuses on the Now
Improving on-time delivery can happen by prioritizing what needs to happen first, not what job is due first. Among other capabilities, the Production Flow Manufacturing concept can identify situations in which a job with a later due date is actually more urgent.

3 Nov 2025
How Digital Twin Tools Can Help Improve Machining Processes
CNC digitalization solutions can significantly increase efficiency and reduce costs for precision machine shops.

3 Oct 2025
The Promise of Rotational 3D Printing
Students at ETH Zurich have developed a laser power bed fusion machine that follows a circular tool path to print round components, thereby being able to process multiple metals at once.

9 Jan 2026 Basics
Why Shouldn’t Sawing Be Smart, Too?
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27 Aug 2024
A ‘Clean’ Agenda Offers Unique Presentations in Chicago
The 2024 Parts Cleaning Conference, co-located with the International Manufacturing Technology Show, includes presentations by several speakers who are new to the conference and topics that have not been covered in past editions of this event.

10 May 2024
Industrial Cleaning Shop Zeros In on Precision
This parts cleaning company is elevating its efforts to become a technical cleanliness expert, which presents an exciting, yet sometimes arduous, journey. The ongoing education of the team as well as significant investments in equipment and processes attribute to this shop’s success.

11 Mar 2024
Kyzen Solvents Provide Safe Parts Cleaning
The SLV901 and SLV803 solvents are formulated to maintain cleaning efficacy while providing a safe, environmentally friendly alternative to processes that use PFAS and HFCs.

25 Jan 2024
Kyzen Solvents Provide Ease of Cleaning for Medical Parts
The Metalnox line of solvent products are designed to improve reliability and increase the ease of cleaning in vacuum and vapor degreasing processes.

30 May 2023
MicroCare Creates Alternative Specialty Cleaning Fluids
MicroCare offers alternatives and expertise for replacing 3M Novec vapor degreasing fluids which are being discontinued, including fluoropolymers, fluorinated fluids and PFAS-based additive products.

25 May 2023
In-line Monitoring for Automated Immersion Cleaning Systems
Ecoclean’s Acoustic Performance Measurement (APM) system provides in-line measurement of ultrasonic frequency and power in fully automated immersion cleaning systems on a batch-by-batch basis or at defined time intervals, such as once a shift, day or week.

28 Feb 2025 PMTS
Miraclean Tanks Enable Highly Configurable Cleaning System
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On Demand
How to Effectively Program Swiss-Types in Minutes, Not Hours
The presenter will walk through live demos on Citizen and Star machines, showing how built-in templates, Swiss-specific macros, and guided sync validation make setup and programming faster than you’ve previously experienced. You’ll also see how the software gives you clean G-code and realistic simulation so you can move from program to production with confidence. The webinar also offers an introduction to what’s new in ESPRIT EDGE 2025.2 such as automation tools including AI driven process planning and co-pilot. Agenda: Welcome and overview What’s new in ESPRIT EDGE 2025.2 Key differentiators Core features and live demos Wrap-up and call to action Live Q&A and follow-up resources

On Demand
Mastering Swiss Machining: Tooling Solutions for Efficient Machine Setup and Productivity
Join this webinar to discover how Iscar's quick-change tooling revolutionizes Swiss machining. Learn expert strategies to streamline parting, turning, milling and hole making, reducing downtime while boosting precision and efficiency. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance productivity.

On Demand
How Citizen Control Technology Saves Time on Every Set Up
Citizen proprietary control technology offers “one-button” functionality to help speed and simplify setups on CNC Swiss-type lathes with no manual data input (MDI) or jog wheel required. The control holds data for the part program current running. This data is used by the running system to enable a complex multi-axis, multi-tool-zone machine to be both safe and user friendly to set up. Examples of key information include barstock size, rapid approach distance, modular tool holders used to specifically define tool positions, spindle directions and potential collision zones due to the specific tooling systems used.

On Demand
Navigating Tariff Turbulence: How SYSPRO Helps Manufacturers Tackle Tariffs
The manufacturing landscape is shifting as North American manufacturers respond to evolving tariff regulations. This webinar offers timely insights into how manufacturers are adapting to recent changes, their potential impact on profitability, supply chain stability and operational efficiency. Learn how SYSPRO ERP’s out-of-the-box tools — embedded analytics, inventory optimization, forecasting and sourcing policies — help you minimize disruptions and maintain stability. Manufacturing executives, operations managers, supply chain leaders, finance leaders and anyone focused on mitigating tariff-related impacts should attend this webinar to better understand how to navigate tariff turbulences. Agenda: Essential KPIs to track tariff impacts How SYSPRO ERP supports managing disruptions from tariffs

On Demand
5 Benefits of All-in-One CAD/CAM for a Wide Range of Machines
Does your machine shop include a wide range of CNC machines? Having a single, all-in-one CAD/CAM system for all your CNC machines is efficient and cost-effective. This webinar will provide information on five of the top benefits of implementing a fully-integrated CAD/CAM system with solutions for all your CNC machines. Agenda: Learn how an all-in-one CAD/CAM system will help streamline your workflows and provide faster design to manufacturing See a demonstration of CAM software for a wide range of CNC machines — with functionality for milling up to five-axis simultaneous, turning, mill turning, wire EDM, routers, lasers, waterjets, probing and more Receive information on how a fully-integrated CAD/CAM system improves accuracy, eliminates data translation issues, lowers training requirements and provides overall cost savings

On Demand
Utilizing Digital Tools to Maintain Manufacturing Compliance
Staying compliant with regulatory bodies, customer requirements and supplier needs are an absolute necessity for manufacturers. If you want to maintain a respected reputation, retain trading partners and grow your business, you must be up to date on the never-ending changes your industry demands. Hear from Bobbie Jarvi, VP of Radley Operations, on how digital tools and an experienced software partner can not only bring you into compliance but help you stay there. CAI will share real-life use cases of manufacturers in a variety of industries on their efforts to stay compliant and how manufacturing software helped get them there.
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29 Apr 2025
3 Trends From PMTS 2025
The 2025 Precision Machining Technology Show provided an excellent look at the variety of machining solutions catering to the U.S. metalworking industry, including a range of automation solutions for turned and milled parts.

24 Apr 2025
From Shop Floor to Show Floor: PMTS 2025 Delivers
PMTS’ record-setting event builds excitement for its return in 2027.

1 Apr 2025
No Fooling—PMTS 2025 Is Here!
The Precision Machining Technology Show (PMTS) 2025 is here! You still have time to register.

31 Mar 2025
T. J. Davies Retention Knobs Feature Corrosion Resistance
PMTS 2025: The company’s retention knobs are magnetic particle tested and then pull tested to 2.5 times the pulling force of the drawbar it is designed for.

28 Mar 2025
Schütte Grinding Machine Minimizes Cycle Times
PMTS 2025: The Schütte 335Linear five-axis all-linear precision universal grinding machine is designed for high-precision tool and cutter grinding.

27 Mar 2025
ANCA Tool Grinder Provides Consistent Cutting Tool Production
PMTS 2025: The MX7 Ultra tool grinder is designed to provide micron-level precision, reducing tool runout and optimizing tool life.
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29 Dec 2025
2025 Emerging Leaders Proflile: Ben Lawrence
One big initiative this quality manager helped spearhead for W.H. Bagshaw was a push to go paperless, especially relative to material and process certifications, which has drastically streamlined those processes.

22 Dec 2025
2025 Emerging Leaders Proflile: Aaron Kennedy
This company director and production manager at Mahler Machining is a staunch advocate for using data to drive decisions, a philosophy he has embedded deeply into the company.

15 Dec 2025
2025 Emerging Leaders Profile: Nushrat ‘Nush’ Ahmed
This quality inspector at Addman Group’s Keselowski Advanced Manufacturing says that in terms of a manufacturing career, she just kind of found it.

12 Dec 2025
2025 Emerging Leaders Proflile: Michael Mulroy
Among other initiatives, this former quality manager and now deputy general manager for BWX Technologies led the efforts to implement digital layered process audits, which have streamlined workflows and identified critical areas for improvement.

8 Dec 2025
2025 Emerging Leaders Proflile: Amanda Florenca
This AccuRounds Lifelong Learning University (ALLU) training coordinator says manufacturing has always been more than just a job; it’s been about her path of growth.

2 Dec 2025
Emerging Leaders Know Collaboration is Key
Although most of this year’s Emerging Leaders didn’t anticipate a career in manufacturing, their impact on their companies and the industry in general has been significant.
Upcoming See All

24 Feb 2026
Additive Manufacturing Strategies 2026
Additive Manufacturing Strategies is a 100% in-person event February 24-26, 2026 in New York City. This industry touchstone conference brings together AM stakeholders from all over the world. AMS includes panels and keynotes on topics most critical in the fast-growing world of additive manufacturing. Bringing together the industry’s leaders in a contained networking environment makes AMS the place for startups to access capital, for financial institutions and investors to sharpen their radars, and for the AM industry to focus on the business of AM.
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