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Alan Richter

Alan Richter, a 40-plus-year veteran journalist, has spent the last 25 years covering the metalworking industry for Cutting Tool Engineering and currently serves as its editor-at-large. Contact him at [email protected].

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News May 24, 2026 Alan Richter

Mazak hosts Discover More With Mazak Midwest event

To highlight its extensive range of machine tools and automation, Mazak Corp. hosted the Discover More With Mazak Midwest event May 5-6 at the Mazak Midwest Technology Center in Schaumburg, Illinois. The machine tool builder reports that it has a long-standing commitment to job shops and the rigorous demands they face, and the event allowed […]

Articles May 1, 2026 Alan Richter

No Hands Required for Deburring

Tools for CNC deburring provide a host of benefits.

Articles March 30, 2026 Alan Richter

A Critical Application in Medical Molding

Plastic medical parts are sometimes machined, but frequently they are produced using plastic injection molding instead.

Articles March 15, 2026 Alan Richter

Tip Top Tap: Medical Manufacturing

High-performance cut taps are effective for demanding threading applications and can be suitable for less challenging scenarios as well.

Articles February 15, 2026 Alan Richter

High-Flying Grades: Drilling Performance

Machining aerospace-grade aluminum alloys is manageable when using the proper tools and techniques.

Articles February 15, 2026 Alan Richter

Living Large

A run-of-the-mill toolholder won’t cut it when aggressively machining with a large diameter tool.

News February 13, 2026 Alan Richter

Studer hosts Motion Meeting 2026 press conference

Under the motto “Swiss Made,” Fritz Studer AG held its annual press conference on the occasion of the Motion Meeting 2026 in Steffisburg, Switzerland, Feb. 6, and reported that the builder of cylindrical grinding machines strengthened its global market position, expanded its portfolio, further developed its customer care and invested in infrastructure. “The year 2025 […]

Articles December 15, 2025 Alan Richter

Get In The Groove: Turning Performance

Modern grooving and cut-off systems offer versatile geometries, stronger carbide and ceramic options, smarter cooling and custom tooling for complex parts.

Articles December 15, 2025 Alan Richter

Optimism and Uncertainty

Despite tariffs, labor shortages and tech gaps, manufacturers see renewed optimism—driven by automation, training, reshoring efforts and strong 2026 demand.

Articles October 15, 2025 Alan Richter

The Daily Regrind

In today's disposable economy, savvy part manufacturers understand that money can be saved and productivity possibly boosted by resharpening worn tools.

News October 15, 2025 Alan Richter

Walter hosts digital press conference to promote ‘The Peak of Productivity’

In connection with the launch of the Drion·tec E-Peak D5150 exchangeable head drill, Walter held a digital press conference Oct. 14 that was presented by Nicole Howind, product manager rotating indexable for Tübingen, Germany-headquartered Walter AG.n

News October 9, 2025 Alan Richter

Mazak hosts technology and education event

With its theme of "Drive Results With Innovation," Mazak Corp. hosted the Discover 2025 technology and education event Oct. 6-10 at the machine tool builder's North American headquarters in Florence, Kentucky. n

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