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Pomini Tenova, a Tenova brand and a supplier of roll shop equipment and services, and Siemens, a leading technology company, strengthened their long-standing partnership to support customers in the revamping and modernization of roll grinders. Building on over four decades of joint projects and nearly 1,000 Pomini Tenova machines already equipped exclusively with Siemens technologies, the partnership enters its next phase.

Video July 16, 2026

Innovative 4 Cutting Edged Insert for Internal Grooving and Turning

Designed for internal grooving, ISCAR’s QUICK-I-GROOVE is the innovative solution engineered for precision, productivity, and profitability. Featuring four cutting edges, a rigid clamping design, and coolant delivery to the cutting zone, QUICK-I-GROOVE delivers exceptional accuracy, repeatability, and tool life. Its versatile insert design fits both right- and left-hand holders, simplifying inventory while maximizing flexibility on the shop floor.

Product July 16, 2026

Machining center processes parts from roughing to finishing in a single setup

The HU63A-5XT 5-axis horizontal machining center from Mitsui Seiki USA is a high-precision millturn system that provides aerospace manufacturers with accurate milling and turning capabilities for complete part processing from roughing to finishing in a single setup. The company says that this “virtually” ensures that even the most complex components are machined to spec the first time around.

News July 16, 2026

MSC Industrial Supply showcases end-to-end metalworking expertise

At IMTS 2026, MSC Industrial Supply Co. will highlight how it supports manufacturers through metalworking products, inventory management solutions, production fasteners, hardware and on-site technical expertise. MSC will feature real-world customer applications, live demonstrations, and metalworking specialists available to discuss machining performance, process optimization, and operational efficiency.

Article July 15, 2026 Robert M Layng

Turning in a New Design

Here’s how a new part design became the “hub” of future victory for students working on the Formula SAE car project at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania. The year was 2013 and our Formula SAE car team had just returned from a successful run at their competition, albeit with some scorching critiques from the design judges.

Article July 15, 2026 Alan Richter

Material Matters: Reducing Carbide Use as Tungsten Prices Rise

As the cost of tungsten rapidly rises, cutting tool manufacturers focus on developing inserts that reduce carbide consumption while boosting productivity. By Alan Richter Like so many other commodities, the price of tungsten ammonium paratungstate (APT), which is used to make carbide cutting tools, has moved in only one direction: up — way up.

Article July 15, 2026

How to Get the Most from ISO and Proprietary Inserts

All businesses feel the pressure to improve productivity, precision and profitability. For machine shops, one of the most influential decisions — yet often misunderstood — involves choosing the right turning insert for the job. With countless insert types, coatings and geometries available, understanding when to use ISO-standard inserts versus proprietary options can significantly impact your throughput, part quality and tool life.

Article July 15, 2026 Erez Speiser

The Bedrock of Precision Success

The workholding basics for CNC machining. By Erez Speiser The best CNC machines and cutting tools are only as effective as the workholding system used to secure a workpiece to the table during the machining process. The foundation of successful precision machining begins with the selection of the proper workholding system for the workpiece and machining operation at hand.

Article July 15, 2026

How Better Workholding Cuts Hidden Costs and Boosts Spindle Uptime

The bedrock of success How Better Workholding Cuts Hidden Costs and Boosts Spindle Uptime. By Austin Heisick In many machining environments, workholding is still evaluated using narrow criteria: can the workholding securely hold the part, and how much does it cost? While ensuring adequate clamping force is critical, this perspective overlooks the broader role workholding plays in CNC machining.

Article July 15, 2026

Using AI as a Competitive Differentiator

END USER LNS North America Inc. 513-528-5674 www.lnsgroup.com SOLUTION PROVIDER Rimon Technologies 872-335-4974 www.rimon.tech CHALLENGE Reduce the number of service calls handled by workers and transfer knowledge from experienced to inexperienced workers. SOLUTION An AI-powered chatbot and a video-based documentation system.

Article July 15, 2026 Alan Richter

Train and Retain

Regardless of the industry being served, effective worker training is critical to a part manufacturer’s success. Horst Engineering’s core focus is producing aerospace and defense parts, but states that precision machined components are just as essential to many high technology industries, including power generation.

News July 15, 2026

Cutting Tool Shipments Up 2% from January to February 2026

Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report, a collaboration between AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology and the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI), totaled $225.1 million in February 2026. Orders increased 2% from January 2026 and were up 12.8% from February 2025.

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