Walter acquires GWS Tool Group
Walter has signed an agreement to acquire the U.S.-based GWS Tool Group, a manufacturer of solid carbide endmills and drills as well as HSS taps and PCD products. GWS is focused on…
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Platinum Tooling celebrates 4 generations, 100 years
In a world where machine shops are struggling to stay open and maintain their business and in anday when "going into dad's business" is not what it once was, Platinum Tooling is…
Tricks and techniques for specifying surface texture parameters
ZYGO caught up with Dr. Mark Malburg of Digital Metrology and Carl Musolff of Musolff Consulting to discuss how to get the most out of surface parameters. Their years of front-line experience…
Get lean and fit with ERP
How does ERP turn an overweight, inefficient manufacturing business into a lean, fit, and supercharged manufacturing machine? Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2022-01-07…
Selecting a grade to cater to ISO P steel
A common misconception in the metalworking industry is that machining steel is simple. Experienced machinists know that turning ISO P steel is anything but simple. First, among many concerns is the breadth…
Mazak Canada names new GM
Mazak Corp. has announced that David Andrews will be joining the Mazak Canada Group in the role of general manager. Andrews will report to Ray Buxton, the outgoing general manager, for an…
Winners named in Mastercam's Wildest Parts Competition
Mastercam announced the winners of its 2021 Wildest Parts Competition, and the winners ranged from unique wood products to sophisticated metalworking projects. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis.…
World robotics report sees sales rise again
The World Robotics 2021 Industrial Robots report shows a record of 3 million industrial robots operating in factories around the world – an increase of 10%. Imported from the CTE archive to…
Continuing the indexable insert legacy
More than 40 years ago, the indexable insert drill changed the way machinists make holes. It continues to do so today. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally…
Aerospace and defense materials continue to challenge toolholding
From Rene 41, 718 stainless steel and 625 Inconel to titanium and carbon fiber, the materials used in the aerospace and defense industry sector as well as space exploration continue to present…
AMT honors Mazak's Brian Papke
Honored for nearly six decades of company, industry and civic efforts, Brian Papke wins a lifetime achievement award. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE:…
Seco Tools event explores aerospace issues collaboratively
The aerospace industry faces complex issues, such as environmental issues and the need for efficient designs, lightweight materials and 3D-printed parts. To help address these and other issues, Seco Tools hosted the…
Mazak's Discover event premiered technologies, facility expansion
More than 1,500 attendees from across North America attended Mazak Corporation's Discover 2021 event, as the company premiered its Syncrex series of Swiss-style machines and presented its latest campus expansion to support…
Fanar becomes part of the Seco family
Seco Tools has added new capability to its portfolio with the signing of an agreement with the Polish company Fabryka Narzędzi FANAR S.A. (Fanar), a manufacturer of solid round tools, to enhance…
Koma Precision expands West Coast sales team
Koma Precision Inc., a provider and distributor of rotary tables, angle heads, live tools, tool presetters, swiss tools, and other precision machine tooling, has expanded its sales organization by naming two new…
Big Kaiser changes name to Big Daishowa
Big Kaiser Precision Tooling Inc. plans to change its name to Big Daishowa Inc. effective Jan. 1. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2021-12-03…
Big Kaiser launches annual National Robotics League campaign
Choose best-in-class cutting tools, tool holders and workholding products from Big Kaiser and support the National Robotics League (NRL) at the same time. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on…
High-torque knobs improve tooling performance
Minority-owned Preco Manufacturing achieves superior finishes for aerospace applications while overcoming V-flange CNC milling problems via JM Performance Products' high-torque retention knobs. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis.…
Kyocera signs Clark Manufacturers Service to serve Northwest
Kyocera Precision Tools has signed Clark Manufacturers Service to an Independent Manufacturers Representative agreement and will provide technical sales and service in the Pacific Northwest. Imported from the CTE archive to seed…
Open Mind Technologies and Haimer machine a sleek panther
Open Mind Technologies AG, a developer of CAD/CAM software solutions, teamed up with Haimer to perform 5-axis machining of a panther out of aluminum. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion…
Rollomatic establishes laser business unit, names senior engineer
Rollomatic Inc., a subsidiary of Rollomatic Holding Switzerland, has formed a separate business unit within Rollomatic Inc. for the product range of laser cutting machines. Imported from the CTE archive to seed…
Rollomatic Group appoints group applications manager
Rollomatic Inc., a subsidiary of Rollomatic Holding Switzerland, has appointed Jeremy David as its group applications manager for both the Rollomatic and the Strausak brands. Imported from the CTE archive to seed…
Strausak names national sales manager
Kris Zellmann has been named national sales manager for Strausak Inc. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2021-11-22 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/news/strausak-names-national-sales-manager/ Legacy path: /strausak-names-national-sales-manager
United Grinding's C.O.R.E. shown at Evolution to Revolution event
United Grinding North America opened its doors for Evolution to Revolution, a precision CNC grinding industry event filled with live machine demonstrations, technology innovations, breakout discussion sessions and keynote presentations from some…
Mastercam tops worldwide list of CAM suppliers
Mastercam is the most widely used CAM for the 27th year in a row. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2021-11-18 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/news/mastercam-tops-worldwide-list-cam-suppliers/…