Choosing the right tools and processes can maximize tool life and reduce production time when machining these tough materials ...

Solving this problem took more than a new tool — it took two. Cut tapping creates threads by cutting away the metal in a hole. This operation tends to have problems with chip control and coolant, ...

Starrag developed a new tooling concept and milling strategy for roughing, semi-finishing and finish-machining blisks, which are usually made of titanium or nickel-based alloys. The centerpiece of the ...

Be aware that some machines are designed for cutting only aluminum. Others are suitable for steel and tough alloys, which require more rigidity, higher horsepower, lower spindle speeds, slower rotary ...

In three-axis machining, the fixture is designed to hold the part in one position. If the workpiece needs to be repositioned for a secondary operation, it must be held another way or in a different ...

In order to bring its creations to life, Wet Design manufactures an array of parts as diverse as its machines, including valves, robotic nozzles, electronic controls, underwater lights, molds and ...

Metal additive manufacturing removes many bottlenecks from the manufacturing process, but it also introduces a notable new one: users must remove all residual metal from build plates before reusing ...

How I Made It: Matt Erbach One of only 10 teachers statewide to receive the 2025 Golden Apple Award, Matt Erbach earned the honor for his exceptional work teaching CNC machining and welding — a rare ...

Murata Machinery USA Inc. appoints new president and CEO along with division heads to strengthen commitment to automation and ...

Establishing an Effective Hard-Turning Process In devising its hard-turning strategy, this die/mold shop has been able to speed the production of its new deep-draw round tooling offerings by turning ...

Soft Jaw Designer pairs seamlessly with CloudNC’s CAM Assist. After generating the jaws, users can hand the model to CAM Assist, which automatically creates toolpaths for both jaws and part, pushing ...