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CTE Pick: Toolroom of the Year 2026
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CTE Pick: AI assist in plate rolling
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CTE Pick: EnviroTech consolidation signal
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Member Spotlight: April nomination lane
Private nomination thread for spotlight-ready shops, people, and projects that can be promoted into the public feed without exposing the whole planning discussion.
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Member Spotlight: April nomination lane
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Shop Talk Episode 2: SK ICE Live Tooling
Struggling with runout or cutter pull-out? Upgrade to SK live tools with higher gripping force, the ability to machine with higher chip loads, and reduced cycle time. SK ICE (Internal Coolant +…
5th Axis partners with High Tech Industrial Representation
5th Axis Inc., a leader in manufacturing, automated production, and machining, announced a new sales representation partnership with High Tech Industrial Representation …
Delivering Precision Components Delivers Growth
TL Aerotek grew from a small shop into a larger precision-components operation by combining Expand Machinery systems with Mitsubishi Electric automation and LoadMate Plus robotic machine tending.
CTE Pick: EnviroTech consolidation signal
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Weekly Feature: What the network is machining this week
A standing weekly thread for quick shop-floor updates, photos, clips, and sourcing questions across the network.
Combat Rising Carbide Costs with Tungaloy DrillMeister
Combat rising carbide costs with Tungaloy's DrillMeister series, a head-changeable drill system that offers a wide range of drilling heads for diverse applications. DrillMeister reduces carbide waste and minimizes downtime, helping manufacturers…
ZOLLER launches ‘Toolroom of the Year 2026’ competition
ZOLLER has launched its “2026 Toolroom of the Year” competition, an initiative designed to recognize manufacturers who are setting the benchmark for efficiency, precisio…
O.M.G. North America Angle Heads and Spindle Speeders
Founded in the 1960s, O.M.G. offers a wide range of angle heads with nearly 4,000 configurations, along with BAH heads for heavy industry, spindle speeders, turret heads and multi-spindle heads. Learn more at https://www.omgamerica.com.
CTE Pick: Toolroom of the Year 2026
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The Daily Grind – Episode 16: “DoALL joins to show to show that they can Do it ALL!”
On today's episode we are going to wrap up our series on sawing with a visit by Mr. Craig Freking of DoALL Sawing Products to talk product offerings, brand legacy, and the…
Mitsubishi Electric develops digital twin technology for real-time compensation of CNC machine tool errors
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced has developed a technology that uses a digital twin to correct machine-tool errors in real time on machine tools equipped with …
Feintool opens first production site to support India’s growing auto market
On June 24, Feintool officially inaugurated its first production facility in India, located in the industrial hub of Pune. Production is now being ramped up to fulfil initial customer orders, with a focus on…
CTE Pick: AI assist in plate rolling
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The Daily Grind – Episode 14: I “saw” what you did there…
On today's episode we are going to continue our series on sawing with a little primer on the subject, covering the basics on various different uses of sawing in industry. Not just…
Engineering cast iron machining with strategic ceramic application
As global manufacturing faces continued pressure from raw material volatility and supply chain concentration, machining operations are reassessing how critical tool mate…
Aerospace component manufacturer upgrades production
Max Eickworth GmbH, a Germany-based manufacturer of aviation and aerospace components, recently integrated a FZP27 portal milling machine from Zimmermann Machining Solutions. Located in Bremen-Arsten, Germany, the 106-year-old ofcompany purchased a CNC 5-axis gantry…
Adapting to Rising Tungsten Costs with Tungaloy’s Tooling Solutions
With the onset of rising tungsten prices and raw material scarcity, manufacturers are left searching for new lifecycle strategies to continue managing production effectively. Tungaloy is addressing these challenges through solutions that…
Lyndex-Nikken enhances customer support with expanded sales team
Lyndex-Nikken, manufacturer and provider of machine tool accessories and machine tending solutions, has expanded its sales team. The company appointed five seasoned s…
The Daily Grind – Episode 28: “MasterCAM Shows Us The Best (Tool)Path Forward”
On today’s episode of The Daily Grind, Rob Layng is joined by Jesse Trinque of MasterCAM to wrap up the turning series and show what MasterCAM can do for shops looking for the best…
Effectivity Tools from Tapmatic offers the DeBurr-Z for CNC deburring
Eliminate tedious hand work and deburr the work piece on your CNC machine for more consistent and controlled results. The DeBurr-Z floats in both the compression and ext…
Onyx DLC coatings available across solid carbide thread mill product lines
Onyx DLC (ta-C) coatings from Scientific Cutting Tools (SCT) are now available across several solid carbide thread mill product lines, including UN and metric single-pro…
The Daily Grind – Episode 27: “Mazak Turns It Up A Notch”
On today’s episode of The Daily Grind, Rob Layng is joined by Jason Taylor of Mazak for a conversation on machine tools, practical manufacturing insight, and what shops should be thinking about next. The…
Premium, Long-Reach Solid Carbide 90° End Mills for Aluminum
Experience power and precision with Ingersoll’s new, premium, solid carbide end mills, designed to deliver maximum performance in aluminum alloys for roughing (PrimoAluR) and finishing (PrimoAluF) operations. These tools excel in long…