Thread Mills Take on Tough Materials October 23, 2020 When it’s time to put threads in parts, particularly those made of difficult-to-machine materials, thread mills are often the right choice. Thread mills cut threads with a cutting head typically smaller than the hole, unlike taps that are sized to match the hole diameter.
August 2020 U.S. Cutting Tool Orders Down 0.2% from July 2020 October 21, 2020 August 2020 U.S. cutting tool consumption totaled $136.1 million, according to the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI) and AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology.
GWS Tool Group Acquires STF Precision October 26, 2020 GWS Tool Group acquiring STF Precision marks GWS’ third add-on acquisition in 2020.
Hardinge to Acquire Weisser July 21, 2021 Hardinge Inc. and J.G Weisser GmbH & Co. KG have entered into a definitive agreement under which Hardinge will acquire Weisser.
New Tech Powers Productivity Gains in Indexable Milling April 26, 2021 New features mean more choices in cutting with inserts
Which Cut is Best, Water or Laser? July 14, 2021 Laser cutting and waterjet cutting: two great technologies that go great together? Or best when they play solo? As ever, the answer is it depends—on what work a shop has coming in the door, what materials are being processed most often, operator skill levels and, ultimately, the available equipment budget.
Regional Experts: Training, Flexibility Key to Recovery September 28, 2021 Around the U.S., the major manufacturing regions are taking stock of the fallout from the pandemic and how they can navigate out of the lockdowns in 2020 to thrive once again.
Demand for Serial IDs Drives Laser Marking October 1, 2021 The need to permanently laser mark parts for tracking and tracing continues to grow.
Smart Manufacturing Takeaways From NASA’s Latest Trip to Mars October 19, 2021 NASA landed another rover on Mars in February, thanks in part to the work and leadership of Adam Steltzner. SME’s Smart Manufacturing interviewed him shortly thereafter.
Carbide Tools: Solid Like a Rock October 4, 2021 Given recent advancements in metallurgy, additive manufacturing and indexable cutting tools, what will be solid carbide’s fate over the next decade?
