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.

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.

3DP Credited for Advanced Heat-Exchanger Development

General Electric researchers leading a DoE project have developed and tested a novel design for a turbine-cooling system that performs at temperatures close to 400°F higher than conventional devices.

Oil Removal for Cost Savings and Improved Parts Quality

Whether it's managing tramp oil in coolants or accumulated oil from parts washing, machining operations benefit from efficient, well designed oil-removal systems.

Sales vs. Marketing: Can’t We All Get Along?

Focusing on any marketing fad is short-sighted, and a long-term strategy for brand failure.

United Airlines Books Big with Boeing, Airbus

The carrier is initiating an extensive update of its single-aisle aircraft fleet with orders for 200 new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft and 70 new Airbus A321neo jets, with some deliveries as soon as this summer.

Global Steel Expansion Starts Again

Steel output increased +2.8% from April to May, and +16.5% from May 2020, bringing the current year’s total output to 837.5 million metric tons, +14.5% over January-May 2020 total.

Data Granularity Assists Business Decisions

New functionality unlocks the power of quote to order data and allows manufacturing organizations to leverage information they have never had before to improve operations.

Compact, Automated 5-Axis Machining

The new DMP 35 offers high productivity for machining aluminum to titanium, in a minimal footprint, with optional automation and tool magazine set-up.

Updates for Virtual Machining, AM, 3D Finishing, More

hyperMILL 2021.2 CAD/CAM suite includes new modules for improved machining strategies, with increased options for data feedback, while continuing to focus on user-friendly, 2.5D to 5-axis machining.