American Machinist Weekly Update

Robot-Guided EDM Launched for SpaceX

Beaumont Machine improved its hole-shape technology, breakthrough rate, and overall holemaking process quality – and integrated that with robotics for electrode-positioning in a project for SpaceX.

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Machine-Tool Orders Surge, Revealing Manufacturing Trends

Booming demand from machine shops during August uncovers strength in industrial demand, and hints at the long-term possibilities for consumer confidence and labor shortages.

Supply Chain Flattens Cutting-Tool Consumption

Manufacturers demand for one basic consumable product – cutting tools – remained unchanged from July to August, making growth uneven, for now.

Grinding Machine Rebuilt for EV Transmission Parts

GCH Machinery applied more efficient power and better environmental controls, so the fully automated dual-head grinder can process two sides of a part simultaneously.

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New CapEx Program for Stellantis 8-Speed Transmission

The automaker is retooling an aluminum foundry and two transmission plants to produce a flexible design that can be paired with internal combustion engines, hybrid, or plug-in hybrid propulsion systems.

Solid End Mills Raise Stability, Extend Tool Life

Redesigned to offer rigidity, chip control, and tool life to achieve the lowest possible costs per meter machined in steels, stainless steels, cast iron, titanium, and some aluminums.

Updated Offline Robot-Programming Software

Numerous improvements to Robotmaster v7.5 include new material-removal simulation capabilities, so users can forecast whether a collision between the robotic arm and stock material could occur in real life.

Precision Centering Device Product Line

Shops can adjust runout by setting the X-axis and Y-axis. They can also calibrate the measuring path, center the machine axis and determine the bore center. The probe can quickly and easily be replaced.