American Machinist Weekly Update

One Software, Multiple Applications for Specialty Aircraft Shops

JPB Système supplies aircraft engine manufacturers, including Safran, Rolls-Royce, Pratt & Whitney, and GE Aviation – and Esprit CAM ensures that it has all the performance options available

Rotary indexing and fixed station, “Braze Mate” styles matched to your production. Machines are complemented by complete line of paste braze filler metals and dispensers. All you need from One Source!

Machine Tool Orders Surged in September

Latest results show the highest monthly value and total units booked during 2020, but “soft spots” remain and the total lags both the year-over-year and YTD values.

Manufacturing & Technology Virtual connects manufacturers with 25+ sessions, keynote speakers, & workshops to help them successfully navigate the rapid digital evolution. Your all-access pass provides you with all sessions and exciting giveaways.

The Truth About Abrasive Finishing Tools in CNCs

Finishing tools release little to no abrasive grit during use, and the amount generated is comparable to the metal chips, grinding dust, and tool abrasion created during ordinary machining.

3DP System Developer Sells Off CAD/CAM Platforms

In an ongoing strategy to refocus on additive manufacturing, 3D Systems is selling the Cimatron CAD/CAM and GibbsCAM CNC programming families to an investor that will combine them in a portfolio with SigmaTek.

CAM Developer DP Technology Acquired by HMI

The Esprit platform for CNC programming, optimization, and simulation will gain exposure and reach as part of the Hexagon portfolio of sensors, software, and autonomous technologies.

How to Improve Your OEE Score with Condition Monitoring

Condition-Based Monitoring is a cost-effective way to reduce downtime, and the hurdles to implementation are lower than ever before.

Ball-Nose End Mill for Roughing and Finishing

Four-flute, solid-carbide tools for high-productivity 3D milling introduces a proprietary relief, with a wavy contour that shapes the rippled relief to improve coolant flow into the cutting zone.

Thread-Grinding with Flexibility for Application, Speed, Precision

The Mitsui Seiki GSH 200A has a max. swing-over of 48 mm and 2,250-mm max. distance between centers, so it’s available to grind pieces up to 2,000 mm long and up to 200 mm diameter.

Double Loader for Machine Tools Without APC

Using the Double Mast Crane-Automatic Pallet Changer, manufacturers do not need to purchase and integrate costly APCs to their machine tools in order to configure a flexible manufacturing system.