American Machinist Weekly Update

Clean, Green Cooling for Cutting Tools

The EcoCooling process uses ionized air to penetrate the cutting zone and form a dry lubricant that decreases cutting friction and generated heat, while speeding up oxide-layer formation

Replace messy mist systems and improve dry machining with clean, cold air! EXAIR’s Cold Gun improves tolerances, tool life and production rates by cooling with 20°F air. Ideal for tool sharpening, drill grinding, more.

New Drop in Cutting-Tool Orders Shows Depth of Decline

April orders fell below $150 million, down -24.7% from the previous month and -14.4% year-over-year. Year-to-date orders have fallen -14.4%.

Bringing IIoT into Pneumatic Design

Incorporating Industrial Internet of Things technology into pneumatic systems at the device level is an overdue opportunity and a welcome challenge.

KOMO’s Fusion 5 Axis Series has been developed specifically for the customer who requires more machining flexibility and more Z travel than a Fusion XL. These machines feature a moving table configuration and a choice of 36″ or 48″ Z travel.

After Aid Package, Airbus Vows No More Cuts

The aerospace group is slashing output by 33%, but no more, after the French government put forth a $17-billion plan to support the domestic aircraft and defense industry.

Simulating 5-Axis Machining for Training

Presenting multi-axis operations in an immersive environment helps trainees and experienced machine operators to learn, understand, and practice advanced machining techniques.

Automated Garnet-Feed for Waterjet Cutting

Adopting automated bulk-bag discharging improves worker safety, plant cleanliness, and uptime, and reduced consumable costs.

CAM Streamlines Multi-Axis and Turning Set-Ups

Mastercam 2021 promotes machining productivity and lower production costs with faster and more flexible multi-axis functions, improvements in turning and turning-related applications, and advances for process speed and safety.