American Machinist Weekly Update

Skills Training and Confidence Building

The Advanced Manufacturing Center at Stark State College gives students the information and ability they will need for careers in CNC programming and machine-tool operating, along with a love of the work they do.

Surface Treatment That Improves Machining and Cutting

Purdue University researchers have developed a way to resolve the issue of “gummy” metals, and their discovery may help machinists improve their work and reduce process failures.

Machine Tool Builder Reshoring Production to U.S.

Hardinge will shift production of VMCs and turning centers from Taiwan to a modernized assembly line in Elmira, N.Y., to shorten lead-times and focus product development and assembly at its headquarters plant.

Cutting Tool Orders Rising as Manufacturing Recovers

Consumption of cutting tools – an index to overall manufacturing activity -- rose 7.6% in October, in line with the pre-pandemic level of demand, paced by growth in electrical and medical equipment, transportation equipment and basic metals sectors.

Alaska Airlines Raises Order for New 737 MAX Jets

The carrier is set now to take delivery of 55 new aircraft, with leases for 13 more, and options for another 52 as it restructures it fleet around Boeing’s 737 MAX series.

A Brand by Any Other Name

Presenting a positive image to customers is essential for any business, but how it bonds with individuals' emotions is vital.

Small Lathe with Big Capabilities

Rigid enough to cut anything -- plastic, stainless steel, even titanium – the 8L machine features a robust stand with an integral coolant tank, separate chip drawer for easy removal, storage drawers and optional side shelving, etc.

Magnetic Blocks for Clamp-Free Holding

Set up and hold steel workpieces in place without the time-consuming and obstructive design of a standard clamp.

Entry-Level Conveyor + Filtration System

Second-generation EcoFilter® uses an innovative two-stage metal chip removal and coolant filtration design to reduces the number of chips that migrate to the coolant tank.