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, ...

Turning is the process of using lathes to remove material from the outer diameter of a rotating workpiece. Single-point tools shear metal from the workpiece in (ideally) short, distinct, easily ...

No Such Thing as Luck: A One-Person Shop Owner’s Success Story You could say he’s a lucky Guy. He has the ideal setup for a moonlighting at-home-machinist: The perfect location, the perfect day job, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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

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 ...

Theodore Rizer is happy. When asked why, he struggles to find the words. He knows the reason, but he has a hard time articulating it. In his previous job, he liked the work: machining. But still he ...