Each tool setting technique has merit, and it depends on where you are as a shop and the type of work you do, as cost and efficiency all come into play.

Walter USA has acquired PDQ Workholding, intending to strengthen its offering of workholding products and develop future cutting tool sales.

Thoughtful considerations will set you on a shortened path to the most optimized solution once cutter meets metal.

Understanding all the things that contribute to a machine’s full potential accuracy will inform what to prioritize when fine-tuning the machine.

Chiron Group combines the best of both worlds at IMTS 2024, featuring live demonstrations of their Micro5 and Mill 2000 machines, alongside a cutting-edge virtual showroom. This innovative approach allows visitors to explore Chiron’s full product lineup without the logistical challenges of transporting large equipment.

Largely driven by a trend to combine multiple subcontract operations into as fewer cycles as possible, deep hole drilling specialist Solutions reports. The trend is commensurate with the increased flexibility of CNC lathes, sliding head and turn/mill centres as well as vertical and horizontal machining centres where 60% of Mollart's tool sales are now directed. The growing trend away from the more conventional twist drills to solid carbide and indexable insert based ‘specialist' deep hole tools has been influenced by the adoption of through spindle, high pressure coolant supply options on new machines and the availability of retrofitted spray mist or high pressure systems on existing production equipment. To meet this need Mollart has recently invested in the development of its own HiCool 70 bar high pressure coolant system and a lower cost spray mist system. Both were developed against its 50 years of international success in the deep hole drilling market and its own subcontract production demands at Chessington, Surrey and Resolven in South Wales which often involves the deep hole drilling process. Says Chris Barker, director of Mollart Engineering and responsible for tooling: “A prime example of gundrilling being used to advantage on a turning centre by a subcontract customer in the north involved re-tooling a recently installed turn/mill centre to produce complex manifold blocks. It involved the combination of the previous independent gundrilling operation plus seven other production operations into a single cycle. The result was a massive reduction in leadtime and manpower plus the added bonus of improved levels of quality.” Dispelling misconceptions Key advantages of the gundrill, linked to production gains are its ability to consistently produce high tolerance, high quality, geometrically straight and round holes at high penetration rates in a component. Indeed, such is the performance increase from the latest HP Series of Botek gundrills from Mollart Engineering that penetration rates of the tool can be up to 800% greater than that achieved by a conventional drill. In addition, gundrills are now seen as being very competitive on price compared to standard long series or special carbide twist drills with further benefits generated when overall costs are taken into account such as higher machine utilisation and security of process. Also, due to the design of the gundrill, it can easily be specified to an exact length which has a distinct advantage in the compact working areas of CNC machining. “In the past gundrilling was often pigeon-holed as a highly specialised process requiring a dedicated machine, high volume production and for very deep holes over 10:1 length to diameter ratio in often difficult materials,” Mr Barker states, “However this is a misconception as the gundrilling process has become a highly viable solution and is even being used on holes of shorter depth.” Also growing in popularity on other machine types involving holes over 12mm diameter is Mollart's indexable insert range of deep hole drills. These have the added advantage of a simple insert change rather than having to remove a tool from the machine for regrinding point angles. Still critical in the deep hole process is coolant delivery and pressure plus the capability of the machine tool to have the axis travel to accommodate the tool length that may be required on deeper holes. Indeed, within Mollart Engineering's subcontract facilities in Chessington and Resolven, South Wales, seven Mazak Integrex turn/mill centres frequently incorporate gundrilling from solid for holes between 1.5mm and 100mm diameter. These holes are produced in parts requiring hole depths up to 770mm and quite often in difficult materials such as Inconel. Gundrill evolution There are two types of conventional gundrill – the single solid carbide tool for use in small diameter applications and the more traditional three piece type where a slug of carbide that forms the drill head and guide pads is brazed to a hollow vee-shaped tube that acts as ducting to carry the coolant feed through the drill tip to the cutting zone. However, in recent years tool development has progressed around the use of indexable carbide inserts for holes between 12mm and 100mm diameter which have added further advantages to the deep hole drilling process. As a result, regrinding of the drill point is not required enabling inserts to be changed quickly without removing the tool from the machine. It also provides a choice of chipbreaker form to best suit the material and the flexibility to upgrade and use higher performance coated inserts. In addition, the use of indexable inserts has added significant cost savings to the deep hole drilling process where larger diameter brazed tip ejector drills are normally utilised. Here, Mollart can now cost-effectively adapt and retrofit the indexable insert-based tooling as a package onto existing ejector drill-based tooling to enable these savings to be realised. Break it down Most critical in the gundrilling process is that swarf is broken down into small chips so they can be easily ejected via the coolant pressure from the cutting zone without jamming. Here the relationship between coolant pressure, flow, hole size and penetration rate of the tool is important. “This is why freely available application support and advice from an experienced tool supplier is critical to maximise the benefits of the process,” Mr Barker affirms. As part of Mollart's total package solution for deep hole drilling the company has developed its own compact HiCool 70 bar, 30 litres/minute high-pressure coolant system and a spray mist system. Both systems can be retrofitted to lathes and machining centres and the HiCool incorporates its own single or duplex paper filter elements at 15µm as standard or 5µm as an option. The system is compact requiring just 1m by 1.3m of floor area with simple connection to the machine tool. In operation, selected use can be made via an M-code and the tank contains 500 litres of either neat oil or water-based emulsion coolants. The low cost option of a spray mist system can also be retrofitted to any machine tool and is fed from a standard compressed airline at pressures up to 10 bar. The Mollart Spray Mist System is highly efficient for deep hole drilling holes between 5 and 25mm and up to 2,000mm deep. The air fed directly from a standard compressed airline passing through the system absorbs precisely timed pulsed jets of vegetable based cutting oil at up to 10 bar pressure from an integral reservoir. The oil is used to lubricate the drill tip and guide pads preventing seizure in the hole while the air purge effectively cools the cutting tool and pads while pressurising the chipped swarf back down the vee groove between the outside of the tool tube and the drilled hole. So efficient is this action that if the gundrill is removed from the component, it will be immediately cool to the touch. For smaller holes air and coolant pressure needs to be higher, however, as the hole becomes larger in diameter, volume and flow become more important. The hole picture To produce the gundrilled hole on a dedicated gundrilling machine, the tool is able to cut directly from solid by using a sized guide bush against the start point. On a lathe or machining centre the guide bush is replaced with a start hole normally created by a conventional drill 0.02mm larger than the diameter of the gundrill. The pilot start hole only has to be drilled to a depth of two to three times the diameter of the hole. The gundrill is then fed into the start hole, coolant pressure applied and the tool or workpiece rotated up to the required cutting speed and the rate of feed engaged. Once the drilled depth is achieved at a single stroke, unlike conventional twist drills where pecking cycles are mostly required to clear swarf, the gundrill is returned at rapid traverse to the pilot hole position, the coolant and spindle rotation stopped and the tool withdrawn. As Mr Barker points out, the solid carbide tip of the gundrill is fully supported in the hole by the guide pads that also burnish the surface to high orders of finish. Mollart www.mollart.com

Tool-holder-spindle-machine combinations each have a unique dynamic response in the same way that each person has a unique fingerprint, which can be revealed using modal testing.

Coalville, Leicestershire-based CMS Cepcor is a leading supplier of aftermarket crusher spares, manganese-steel wear liners and other equipment for the mining, aggregate production and associated industries worldwide.

Did you know that the show was postponed for WWII? Or that McCormick Place was expanded in the ’70s just to accommodate IMTS? A fascinating look at the show’s history from 1927 to today.

Looking to automate your shop floor? The Automated Shop Conference (TASC) will connect shops with experts who can advise them through this transition.

The choice between buying a new machine or refurbishing the current one will become clear after a thorough assessment of the machine.

Refined machines at EROWA are handling heavier loads, while its precision workholding enhances stability and rigidity.

Formnext Chicago is an industrial additive manufacturing expo taking place April 8-10, 2025 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. Formnext Chicago is the second in a series of Formnext events in the U.S. being produced by Mesago Messe Frankfurt, AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, and Gardner Business Media (our publisher).

The Diatool Top Speed Disc features a solid reamer body with multiple connections to produce tolerance stack up.

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Entrepreneur Scott Colosimo found early success in China producing parts for his Cleveland-based motorcycle company in the mid-2000s. This is the story of how IP theft issues overwhelmed the business, prompting Colosimo and his team to start over from scratch — and move production back to the United States.

Part of Major Tool’s 52,000 square-foot building expansion includes the installation of this new Waldrich Coburg Taurus 30 vertical machining center.

FANUC’s IMTS 2024 booth includes real-time demonstrations that show the abilities of its equipment, including robots, controllers and machine tools.

Take a look inside James Engineering, a high-end CNC Deburring OEM that became a job shop when they decided to produce their own parts in-house.

Rob Guiao, Chris Hall and Bassanio Peters will demonstrate relatable situations to equip you with data to improve predictability, future-proof operations and maximize ROI. Agenda:  Explore the importance of data in decision-making, especially for facility upgrades or new projects Learn how comprehensive solutions for manufacturing and construction projects can improve predictability and ROI See real demonstrations of machine integrations, facility layouts and automations to ensure proper throughput and integration

Heidenhain and Acu-Rite Solutions are offering several hands-on experiences at their booth this year, as well as internal components that reduce energy use.

The MB45 series is designed to deliver the low cutting force benefits of positive inserts and the fracture resistance of negative inserts.

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This presentation focuses on the vital role that linear and angular encoders play in ensuring precision in machine tools. Attendees will learn about the common challenges compromising accuracy, such as thermal expansion, mechanical misalignments and vibration. Whether you're an OEM, integrator, or machine operator, this webinar will offer valuable insights into optimizing CNC performance. Agenda: Challenges to CNC machine accuracy Understanding encoder technology How encoders address accuracy challenges

When it comes to utilizing the spindle’s power, there is a lot of headroom at the upper limits, provided it’s in short bursts. Be mindful of your time at these loads so you don’t stall out.

From quadruped robot dogs, to an in-booth putting green where you can test out a new golf putter, to a 3D-printed car and more, attendees enjoyed cutting-edge technology and innovations all week long. Take a look to see what (or who!) you might have missed this week!

Take a look inside James Engineering, a high-end CNC Deburring OEM that became a job shop when they decided to produce their own parts in-house.

Heidenhain and Acu-Rite Solutions are offering several hands-on experiences at their booth this year, as well as internal components that reduce energy use.

When it comes to utilizing the spindle’s power, there is a lot of headroom at the upper limits, provided it’s in short bursts. Be mindful of your time at these loads so you don’t stall out.

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Effective team collaboration is a critical component of success in today’s manufacturing world. With cloud-based technologies that make it easy for team members to brainstorm and problem solve remotely from various locations, design-to-manufacturing processes can become faster and more efficient. This webinar will demonstrate how fully integrated CAM software can be utilized with 3DExperience SolidWorks in a seamless work environment to accelerate product development. Agenda: See how HCL CAMWorks can be used as an add-in for all SolidWorks applications working with the cloud-based 3DExperience platform Learn how fully integrated CAD/CAM saves significant amounts of time during the design to manufacturing process Gain a new understanding of how software can connect users worldwide to accelerate product development Watch a demonstration of team collaboration using platform tools in the CAD/CAM software environment

Weldon Solutions is demonstrating three grinders at IMTS 2024. Though they differ in size and use case, all feature the company’s hallmark customizations.

Pairing a shoulder mill with a five-axis machine has cut costs and cycle times for one of TTI Machine’s parts, enabling it to support a niche racing community.

After experiencing process stalls in the finishing stage of production, Bryan Machine Service designed an air-powered twin spindle and indexable rotating base to effectively double its production of small parts.

Machinists aren’t likely surprised by the fact that the tool used in the long-reach application depicted in the video above features button-style inserts (courtesy of Ingersoll Cutting Tools, the video showcases the Formmaster R). Look a bit closer, however, and you’ll notice that those double-sided inserts aren’t perfectly round. Rather, the cutting edges are serrated. Employed correctly, a toothed edge can add to the strength and stability that have made button inserts so popular for heavy roughing. This January-issue article provides more information.

FABTECH 2024 will be held October 15-17, 2024, in Orlando, Florida, at the Orange County Convention Center. FABTECH provides a convenient ‘one-stop shop’ venue where you can meet with world-class suppliers, discover innovative solutions, and find the tools to improve productivity and increase profits. There is no better opportunity to network, share knowledge and explore the latest technology, all here in one place. Future U.S. Show Dates and Locations 2025 – September 8-11 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL 2026 – October 21-23 at Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV 2027 – September 13-16 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL

Mitsui Seiki USA Inc. appoints Joseph Farkas as its director of sales West and Terry Ritterbush as its director of sales East.

In the latest episode of our View From My Shop series, MMS Editor-in-Chief Brent Donaldson visited the JN Shapiro Watches headquarters and production facility where Founder Joshua Shapiro—a history teacher turned watchmaker—realized his dream of "making a watch from scratch and everything in it."

When Puneet and Neelam Neotia moved from India to the United States several years ago, they brought with them a family background in manufacturing and CNC machining. Now the couple is working to get their startup machine shop off the ground, sourcing new customers and getting the word out about their shop in Clarksville, Indiana. The couple — proud to publicize their "Made in the USA" parts — is leveraging family connections and manufacturing capabilities back in India, but not in the way that some people assume.

New tech center is serving as a cutting-edge showroom and a technological hub for advanced machining applications.

Though most frequently used for diameter measurements, an air plug and platen can be readily configured to measure perpendicularity.

Working closely with customers and making careful investments has enabled this Wisconsin machine shop to tackle difficult jobs with tight deadlines as a core part of its business.

Legacy Precision Molds takes us on a tour of their moldbuilding facility. They've recently implemented two automated 5-axis cells for metal and graphite machining that run lights out during nights and weekends.

Manufacturers continue to feel the pressure to reduce costs, increase efficiencies and meet their sustainability strategies. As the industry evolves to keep pace with these priorities, there are opportunities within metalworking processes to use less resources with advanced lubricants and technical expertise. Agenda:  An overview of metalworking lubrication Evolutions in metalworking lubrication Experience on the shop floor Key takeaways

Largely driven by a trend to combine multiple subcontract operations into as fewer cycles as possible, deep hole drilling specialist Solutions reports. The trend is commensurate with the increased flexibility of CNC lathes, sliding head and turn/mill centres as well as vertical and horizontal machining centres where 60% of Mollart's tool sales are now directed. The growing trend away from the more conventional twist drills to solid carbide and indexable insert based ‘specialist' deep hole tools has been influenced by the adoption of through spindle, high pressure coolant supply options on new machines and the availability of retrofitted spray mist or high pressure systems on existing production equipment. To meet this need Mollart has recently invested in the development of its own HiCool 70 bar high pressure coolant system and a lower cost spray mist system. Both were developed against its 50 years of international success in the deep hole drilling market and its own subcontract production demands at Chessington, Surrey and Resolven in South Wales which often involves the deep hole drilling process. Says Chris Barker, director of Mollart Engineering and responsible for tooling: “A prime example of gundrilling being used to advantage on a turning centre by a subcontract customer in the north involved re-tooling a recently installed turn/mill centre to produce complex manifold blocks. It involved the combination of the previous independent gundrilling operation plus seven other production operations into a single cycle. The result was a massive reduction in leadtime and manpower plus the added bonus of improved levels of quality.” Dispelling misconceptions Key advantages of the gundrill, linked to production gains are its ability to consistently produce high tolerance, high quality, geometrically straight and round holes at high penetration rates in a component. Indeed, such is the performance increase from the latest HP Series of Botek gundrills from Mollart Engineering that penetration rates of the tool can be up to 800% greater than that achieved by a conventional drill. In addition, gundrills are now seen as being very competitive on price compared to standard long series or special carbide twist drills with further benefits generated when overall costs are taken into account such as higher machine utilisation and security of process. Also, due to the design of the gundrill, it can easily be specified to an exact length which has a distinct advantage in the compact working areas of CNC machining. “In the past gundrilling was often pigeon-holed as a highly specialised process requiring a dedicated machine, high volume production and for very deep holes over 10:1 length to diameter ratio in often difficult materials,” Mr Barker states, “However this is a misconception as the gundrilling process has become a highly viable solution and is even being used on holes of shorter depth.” Also growing in popularity on other machine types involving holes over 12mm diameter is Mollart's indexable insert range of deep hole drills. These have the added advantage of a simple insert change rather than having to remove a tool from the machine for regrinding point angles. Still critical in the deep hole process is coolant delivery and pressure plus the capability of the machine tool to have the axis travel to accommodate the tool length that may be required on deeper holes. Indeed, within Mollart Engineering's subcontract facilities in Chessington and Resolven, South Wales, seven Mazak Integrex turn/mill centres frequently incorporate gundrilling from solid for holes between 1.5mm and 100mm diameter. These holes are produced in parts requiring hole depths up to 770mm and quite often in difficult materials such as Inconel. Gundrill evolution There are two types of conventional gundrill – the single solid carbide tool for use in small diameter applications and the more traditional three piece type where a slug of carbide that forms the drill head and guide pads is brazed to a hollow vee-shaped tube that acts as ducting to carry the coolant feed through the drill tip to the cutting zone. However, in recent years tool development has progressed around the use of indexable carbide inserts for holes between 12mm and 100mm diameter which have added further advantages to the deep hole drilling process. As a result, regrinding of the drill point is not required enabling inserts to be changed quickly without removing the tool from the machine. It also provides a choice of chipbreaker form to best suit the material and the flexibility to upgrade and use higher performance coated inserts. In addition, the use of indexable inserts has added significant cost savings to the deep hole drilling process where larger diameter brazed tip ejector drills are normally utilised. Here, Mollart can now cost-effectively adapt and retrofit the indexable insert-based tooling as a package onto existing ejector drill-based tooling to enable these savings to be realised. Break it down Most critical in the gundrilling process is that swarf is broken down into small chips so they can be easily ejected via the coolant pressure from the cutting zone without jamming. Here the relationship between coolant pressure, flow, hole size and penetration rate of the tool is important. “This is why freely available application support and advice from an experienced tool supplier is critical to maximise the benefits of the process,” Mr Barker affirms. As part of Mollart's total package solution for deep hole drilling the company has developed its own compact HiCool 70 bar, 30 litres/minute high-pressure coolant system and a spray mist system. Both systems can be retrofitted to lathes and machining centres and the HiCool incorporates its own single or duplex paper filter elements at 15µm as standard or 5µm as an option. The system is compact requiring just 1m by 1.3m of floor area with simple connection to the machine tool. In operation, selected use can be made via an M-code and the tank contains 500 litres of either neat oil or water-based emulsion coolants. The low cost option of a spray mist system can also be retrofitted to any machine tool and is fed from a standard compressed airline at pressures up to 10 bar. The Mollart Spray Mist System is highly efficient for deep hole drilling holes between 5 and 25mm and up to 2,000mm deep. The air fed directly from a standard compressed airline passing through the system absorbs precisely timed pulsed jets of vegetable based cutting oil at up to 10 bar pressure from an integral reservoir. The oil is used to lubricate the drill tip and guide pads preventing seizure in the hole while the air purge effectively cools the cutting tool and pads while pressurising the chipped swarf back down the vee groove between the outside of the tool tube and the drilled hole. So efficient is this action that if the gundrill is removed from the component, it will be immediately cool to the touch. For smaller holes air and coolant pressure needs to be higher, however, as the hole becomes larger in diameter, volume and flow become more important. The hole picture To produce the gundrilled hole on a dedicated gundrilling machine, the tool is able to cut directly from solid by using a sized guide bush against the start point. On a lathe or machining centre the guide bush is replaced with a start hole normally created by a conventional drill 0.02mm larger than the diameter of the gundrill. The pilot start hole only has to be drilled to a depth of two to three times the diameter of the hole. The gundrill is then fed into the start hole, coolant pressure applied and the tool or workpiece rotated up to the required cutting speed and the rate of feed engaged. Once the drilled depth is achieved at a single stroke, unlike conventional twist drills where pecking cycles are mostly required to clear swarf, the gundrill is returned at rapid traverse to the pilot hole position, the coolant and spindle rotation stopped and the tool withdrawn. As Mr Barker points out, the solid carbide tip of the gundrill is fully supported in the hole by the guide pads that also burnish the surface to high orders of finish. Mollart www.mollart.com

This new quick-change tooling system enables shops to get more production from their Swiss turning centers through reduced tool setup time and matches the performance of a solid tool.

Though most frequently used for diameter measurements, an air plug and platen can be readily configured to measure perpendicularity.

FANUC’s IMTS 2024 booth includes real-time demonstrations that show the abilities of its equipment, including robots, controllers and machine tools.

Weldon Solutions is demonstrating three grinders at IMTS 2024. Though they differ in size and use case, all feature the company’s hallmark customizations.

So far, Made in the USA has looked into system-wide effects of broken supply chains, automation, skilled workforce issues and our perception of manufacturing jobs — examining each topic through a prism of individual experiences. For this final episode for Season 1, let’s look at one more system-wide question and bring it back to personal perspectives: Is there today a new dawn, a new moment for American manufacturing?

Although round cutting inserts have a well-deserved reputation for efficiently roughing contoured geometry, they sometimes work best when they’re not perfectly round.

Attend TASC, The Automated Shop Conference, in Novi, Mich on Oct. 11, 2023 for a comprehensive look into how to use automation to transform your machine shop.

Zoller’s open house in Ann Arbor, Michigan, provided attendees with a glimpse of the connectivity and efficiency the company’s products offer to users.

In this episode of Made in the USA, several executives and senior staff at Hardinge give their first-person account of how they formulated the plan to shift the manufacturing of its milling and turning product lines from its Taiwan plant to its plant in Elmira, New York, the major challenges they encountered and the rewards that made it worth the effort.

New U.S.-based event announced in 2021 finally debuts next year: focuses on complete additive manufacturing value chain. More at formnextchicago.com.

A South West-based engineering team is aiming to transform the large-format additive manufacturing sector with the launch of its latest product.

Incremental mode can be more advantageous when programming sculptured surfaces or for certain hole-machining canned cycle applications.

Q-Mark has built its metrology business by providing what customers need, when they want it. This goes for its IMTS booth, too, with free drinks alongside custom technology.

Learn more about the variety of technology and machinery Hwacheon Machinery America, Inc. is featuring at its IMTS 2024 booth.

AccuRounds has created synergy between culture and technology, driving a commitment to customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.

Lee Wimmer invited us to tour his second-generation family-owned machine shop in Perkasie, PA. This video explores the production processes behind precision-machined parts for both Wimmer Custom Cycle and LS Wimmer Machine Co., and shows how ingenuity and determination are still at the heart of American manufacturing. Today, both companies are now managed by Wimmer’s three sons.

Horn USA’s new booth concept is designed to enable attendees to (literally) get a better feel for its various tooling offerings.

Part of Major Tool’s 52,000 square-foot building expansion includes the installation of this new Waldrich Coburg Taurus 30 vertical machining center.

Standards for surface finishes and profiles are not static; they change as technology changes or new processes come along that need to be considered.

Are AMRs the next big trend in job shop automation? System 3R’s IMTS booth will emphasize both its specialty EDM tooling and its automation products, including an autonomous moving robot.

The latest episode “Made in the USA” podcast explores a company that uses collaborative robots, one of the key tools helping US machine shops and other manufacturers compete with lower cost countries by automating production.

Legacy Precision Molds takes us on a tour of their moldbuilding facility. They've recently implemented two automated 5-axis cells for metal and graphite machining that run lights out during nights and weekends.

The UK manufacturing industry made a positive start to the second half of 2024, with growth of output and new orders strengthening according to the latest PMI data.

Thoughtful considerations will set you on a shortened path to the most optimized solution once cutter meets metal.

Across a range of technical presentations aimed at small and mid-sized job shops, the first-ever Automated Shop Conference (TASC) offered insights into several automated technologies, implementation strategies, shopfloor training tips, and even the untapped power of automated coolant delivery.

FANUC’s IMTS 2024 booth includes real-time demonstrations that show the abilities of its equipment, including robots, controllers and machine tools.

Ceratizit USA announces it has appointed Carlos Garza as its business development leader for the oil and gas industry sector.

Chiron Group combines the best of both worlds at IMTS 2024, featuring live demonstrations of their Micro5 and Mill 2000 machines, alongside a cutting-edge virtual showroom. This innovative approach allows visitors to explore Chiron’s full product lineup without the logistical challenges of transporting large equipment.

In this webinar, industry-leading experts will demonstrate how additive manufacturing can revolutionize your operations and answer the question: Can you afford not to? From rapid prototyping to robust fixturing and specialized custom tooling, it’ll showcase the diverse applications that can drive your business forward in a time where cost and time saving can be crucial. Discover how to reduce costs, accelerate production cycles and achieve unparalleled design freedom through the strategic integration of 3D printing technology. Phillip’s panel of seasoned professionals will share real-world examples and practical insights to help you understand the potential of additive manufacturing. Learn how to overcome production challenges, improve product quality and gain a competitive advantage. It will explore the cost-benefit analysis of 3D printing — including material and labor savings — as well as the potential for increased revenue. Join this webinar to discover why additive manufacturing is no longer a luxury, but a necessity for success. Agenda:  Prototyping example: quick-change prototype Custom tooling real-world example: press brake, tube bending die CMM fixturing and workholding example: CMM fixture and soft jaw

Structured light scanning is used to create a digital twin of a manufactured part, but we must understand the measurement reproducibility to best use the data.

When revising part designs, investigate the 3D CAD, the 2D drawing and the part’s functional requirements to determine which details should be tightened up.

Ever wonder what sets Top Shops apart from the competition? Dive into their award-winning practices and explore behind-the-scenes strategies for operational excellence.

Consistency is key for beryllium manufacturing, so the data visibility granted by Harmoni has swiftly become a vital, profitable tool in the shop’s arsenal.

The L.S. Starrett Co. has been manufacturing precision measurement tools in Athol, Massachusetts, since 1880. Attention to U.S. manufacturing often focuses on reshoring manufacturing from other countries, but Starrett never left. The facility in Athol employs hundreds and produces thousands of tools that remain vital for measurement in machining and other fields.

Women in Manufacturing is excited to announce that the 2024 SUMMIT will be a hybrid event — both an in-person and virtual experience. Both program offerings will enable you to grow through education and connections that are insightful, meaningful and actionable. Join Women in Manufacturing Oct. 6-9, 2024, in Boston or digitally for an event filled with plant tours at leading manufacturing facilities, professional development sessions, roundtable discussions on important topics, and inspiring keynotes.  All while engaging and interacting with peers through social and networking events! __PRESENT __PRESENT

User-friendly inspection software for CNC machining centers is shown monitoring measurements between and after machining while performing SPC based on recorded measurement values.

Thoughtful considerations will set you on a shortened path to the most optimized solution once cutter meets metal.

Are AMRs the next big trend in job shop automation? System 3R’s IMTS booth will emphasize both its specialty EDM tooling and its automation products, including an autonomous moving robot.

SSP’s commitment to adopting the latest machining technology benefits not only the business, but its employees as well.

Misapplication of these important CNC features will result in wasted time, wasted or duplicated effort and/or wasted material.

Ever wonder what sets Top Shops apart from the competition? Dive into their award-winning practices and explore behind-the-scenes strategies for operational excellence.

Thousands of people visit our Supplier Guide every day to source equipment and materials. Get in front of them with a free company profile.

The Walter Turn toolholder features rake-face cooling to help break and control chips, and double flank-face cooling directly at the cutting edge to extend tool life.

FANUC’s IMTS 2024 booth includes real-time demonstrations that show the abilities of its equipment, including robots, controllers and machine tools.

The UK manufacturing industry made a positive start to the second half of 2024, with growth of output and new orders strengthening according to the latest PMI data.

Job shops are implementing automation and digitalization into workflows to eliminate set up time and increase repeatability in production.

New tech center is serving as a cutting-edge showroom and a technological hub for advanced machining applications.

Join Mahr for an informative webinar to discover the latest advancements in precision measurement, designed to elevate your quality assurance processes and unlock peak productivity. It'll explore cutting-edge technologies — such as modern height gages and contour measuring systems — along with their applications, benefits and technical capabilities. Discover the power of height gages: Learn how intuitive and sophisticated height gages can revolutionize your measurement processes, enabling quick and accurate results in inspection and production areas. Explore the practical functions and ease of use that make height gages an ideal solution for manufacturers seeking high-performance and reliable measuring technology. Examine sample applications and industries where height gages excel, such as qualifying first parts, inspecting incoming parts and measuring series of parts in industries like aerospace, automotive and medical. Unlock efficient contour measurement: An introduction to the latest contour measuring technologies that enable fast, simple and comprehensive contour measurement in the production environment. Discover how these innovative solutions ensure reliable measurements, saving time and increasing efficiency while measuring a wide range of workpieces. Learn how to streamline your contour measuring process with speed and simplicity, achieving fast and precise measurements with incredible versatility. Register now and discover how to unlock peak productivity with new innovations in precision measurement. Agenda: Insights into the latest precision measurement technologies and their applications Understanding of how to improve quality assurance processes and increase productivity Knowledge of how to select the right measurement solutions for your specific needs Tips on how to optimize your measurement processes for maximum efficiency

AccuRounds has created synergy between culture and technology, driving a commitment to customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.

Fryer Machine Systems Inc. presents its TC Series of CNC machining centers for high-performance cutting, accuracy, reliability and ease of use.

Tool-holder-spindle-machine combinations each have a unique dynamic response in the same way that each person has a unique fingerprint, which can be revealed using modal testing.

Automation is no longer a luxury in manufacturing today – it’s a necessity. The Automated Shop Conference (TASC) will connect job shops with experts who offer advice and considerations for this process.

Each tool setting technique has merit, and it depends on where you are as a shop and the type of work you do, as cost and efficiency all come into play.

Modern Machine Shop is the leading publication and media brand in North America devoted to CNC machining. MMS combines unprecedented editorial access to manufacturing facilities with decades of experience to provide long-form content that is both insightful and impactful. About Us

Working closely with customers and making careful investments has enabled this Wisconsin machine shop to tackle difficult jobs with tight deadlines as a core part of its business.

The Automated Shop Conference (TASC) will give shops of all sizes and production volumes key insights and practical guidance on how to implement automation.

In the latest episode of our View From My Shop series, MMS Editor-in-Chief Brent Donaldson visited the JN Shapiro Watches headquarters and production facility where Founder Joshua Shapiro—a history teacher turned watchmaker—realized his dream of "making a watch from scratch and everything in it."

JD Machine, 2024’s Top Shops Honoree in Human Resources, embodies its “Education for Life” core value with a robust apprenticeship program and significant continuous improvement efforts.

Lee Wimmer invited us to tour his second-generation family-owned machine shop in Perkasie, PA. This video explores the production processes behind precision-machined parts for both Wimmer Custom Cycle and LS Wimmer Machine Co., and shows how ingenuity and determination are still at the heart of American manufacturing. Today, both companies are now managed by Wimmer’s three sons.

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ANCA CNC Machines is celebrating its 50th anniversary as a global producer of CNC tool and cutter grinders.

Hundreds of British manufacturing companies opened their doors in a UK-wide open house today as part of National Manufacturing Day, giving their local communities the chance to see the highly paid careers and jobs on offer in our exciting and diverse sector.