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MA90 Milling series features4-edge tangentially mounted inserts

Milling series features 4-edge tangentially mounted inserts

01/06/2026
KYOCERA says its MA90 Milling Series features 4-edge tangentially mounted inserts, ensuring ultimate body rigidity, superior chip evacuation, enhanced tool life, and impeccable surface finishes.…

Weiler Abrasives introduces Tiger Mill Scale Wheel for removal of tough mill scale

Abrasive wheel removes mill scale

01/05/2026
The Tiger Mill Scale wheel from Weiler Abrasives is an abrasive product designed to quickly and efficiently remove mill scale from hot-rolled carbon steel. This new addition to the Tiger portfolio…

Iscar Quick-D-Mill: One tool, Multiple Functions, Maximum Efficiency.

Iscar Quick-D-Mill: One tool, Multiple Functions, Maximum Efficiency.

01/02/2026
Iscar’s Quick-D-Mill combines the functions of Drilling and Milling into one cutter for Maximum Machining Efficiency.

Extra-Long Hard Jaws Allow Machining of Smaller Diameter Materials

Extra-long hard jaws hold small diameter materials

01/02/2026
Extra-long hard jaws from Dillon Manufacturing provide the extended reach that the company says allows the machining of smaller diameters, giving shops more versatility to handle a wider range of…

The Syncrex 38/8 Swiss-style CNC machine

Mazak's Swiss style CNC for small, precise parts

12/29/2025
The Syncrex 38/8 Swiss-style CNC machine handles bar stock up to 1.5" (38 mm), allowing shops to run full bar capacity with no special bar end preparation. The 8-axis configuration is standard…

Zeiss Industrial Quality Solutions opens a new Quality Excellence Center in Bloomfield, Connecticut to strengthen manufacturing in the Northeast.

ZEISS opens Connecticut Quality Excellence Center

12/29/2025
The new ZEISS facility in Bloomfield, Connecticut, will support the manufacturing community with cutting-edge metrology and inspection technologies, services, training, and access to a local team of…

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A Robotic Sanding Cell in ‘Putty Land’

By CTE Staff
AI-Driven Robot Tackles Tedious Sanding, Boosting Consistency and Efficiency

Bracing, Not Retreating

Toolmakers face rising costs, tariffs and uneven demand, yet the industry stands firm—bracing for challenges while maintaining resilience into 2026.

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November/December 2025 | Vol.77 | Issue 9
November/December 2025 | Vol.77 | Issue 9
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