American Machinist Weekly Update

A Hobby Turns into a Growing Business

An industrial foreman started turning parts in his garage, and now he’s the managing director of a precision machining business. "Turning is my life," he explained.

EasySwitch Wet-Dry Vacuum simplifies the filter change process when switching from vacuuming a dry material to a liquid or vice versa. The EasySwitch is a powerful pneumatic vacuum that is ideal for any application - wet, dry, light and heavy.

The Common Sense Guide to Digital Transformation

This exclusive eBook covers the vital tactics, tips and considerations needed to move your digital strategy into operation.

Machine Tool Orders Drop 12%

U.S. manufacturing technology demand slowed in April but the post-pandemic recovery proceeds, ensuring a robust year-over-year gain.

What Can Nanotech Do in Your Machine Shop?

Newly available technology for CNC machining operations has advantages for performance, productivity, safety, and environmental impact.

When implemented correctly and leveraged by a well-trained team, Condition-Based Maintenance can increase system reliability and productivity, and decrease maintenance costs. That means it has the potential to increase return on investment.

EU Machine Tool Builders Optimistic for Recovery

Output fell more than 25% last year, but European machine tool builders held their position atop the global industry and now expect a double-digit rebound in 2021.

Why Choose Between VMC and HMC?

A California shop has made its choice and now has the best of both worlds — a combination universal horizontal/vertical machining center with flexibility and accuracy for any order.

Social Media Success is a Team Effort

On their own, some succeed and some fail – but an empowered sales staff is a productive contributor to a strong brand; and nowhere is that more apparent than on social media platforms.

Boring Tools Offered with Digital Readout

The 538 boring cassette is offered with an with an external digital display for micro-precision adjustment with an external, dockable and detachable digital display that shows the adjustment setting.

CAM Automates 6-Axis Programming of Large Parts

The EdgeCAM toolpath generator makes it possible to simulate and generate complex programs that improve operational efficiency.

3D-Printed PCD Monoblock Tool Bodies, Chip Deflectors

Additive manufacturing can achieve complex designs for effective chip evacuation and optimize coolant hole and cooling channel locations to improve tool life by 30% or more.