Alan Richter

After a hiatus as a result of the pandemic, Florence, Kentucky-headquartered Mazak Corp. hosted the Discover More With Mazak Midwest Technology and Education Event May 6-8 at the machine tool builder’s Midwest Technology Center in Schaumburg, Illinois. In addition to being able to meet with Mazak partner companies in the display and demonstration area, Mazak presented a variety of machining equipment, including Integrex multitask machines, Variaxis 5-axis machines for producing complex 3D curved surfaces, Syncrex Swiss-style turning machines, the HCN-4000 NEO horizontal machining center with the Palletech modular automation system, and the VC-500A/5X 5-axis hybrid machine that combines additive and subtractive operations.

After a hiatus since 2019, BIG Daishowa Inc. in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, held its annual Breakfast & Learn event on April 30 and May 1. After serving guests a breakfast that included fresh fruit, scrambled eggs with toppings, French toast, Danishes, sausage, crisp Virginia bacon, and coffee, President and COO Jack Burley gave a presentation on “Why you need high-value tooling for high-value machines.”

Machine shops adopt intelligent, flexible systems to overcome labor gaps and streamline production.

When it comes to weddings, pearls and sweet pea lilies are traditionally exchanged to celebrate a 30th anniversary. At the 30th milestone edition of the Taipei International Machine Tool Show (TIMTOS), however, it was machining equipment and orchids that took center stage. The event was held March 3–8 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Halls 1 and 2 and the Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1 in Taiwan.

Carbide-tipped saw blades effectively tackle difficult-to-machine workpiece materials like titanium, stainless steel, heat-resistant superalloys, and more.

Machine builder offers laser powder bed fusion technology for additive manufacturing of metal parts.

Poor tool life and problems with chip control and surface finishes can be particularly consequential for medical manufacturers.

Aluminum’s malleability makes it a go-to material for many machining applications, but that same quality also presents a challenge — burr formation.

For medical parts, get the right machine tool to effectively make complicated 3D forms, tiny part features and faces with aesthetically pleasing surfaces.

Optimizing coolant selection and mixing boosts cutting performance, extends tool life, and reduces costs. Discover key insights for smarter machining.

Optimizing coolant selection and mixing boosts cutting performance, extends tool life, and reduces costs. Discover key insights for smarter machining.

Aluminum has numerous beneficial physical properties, among them being that it is three times lighter than iron while also having a higher strength ratio.

Combining additive manufacturing and subtractive machining in one machine can save significant time and money — when the application is appropriate.

The global heavy equipment market is projected to grow at a 4.4% CAGR, driven by advancements in automation, telematics, and infrastructure investments.

An overview of parts marking technologies for medical devices.

Project CAMPFIRE seeks to deliver a digital postprocessing solution for the automated finishing of 3D-printed parts.

Tracking the tipping point for additively manufactured metal parts.

Despite certain limitations, rotary broaching is a fast and accurate method to machine a polygon or other form.

“Why do we do what we do?” asked Alexander Zoller, president of ZOLLER Inc., during his welcome and keynote address on the first day of the two-day ZOLLER Open House & Technology Days, which took place June 12-13 at the company’s headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He answered, “It’s in our blood.”

Five-axis machining is one of the core competencies needed to stay competitive in the aerospace market.

FEIMEC 2024 featured more than 1,100 exhibitors from 37 countries.

The fourth edition of the biennial and Brazilian-based Feira Internacional de Máquinas e Equipmentos, or International Machinery and Equipment Exposition, took place May 7-11 at the São Paulo Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, which is billed as the largest exhibition center in Latin America at about 85,000 sq. m (914,932 sq. ft.).

Preparing for the electric vehicle battery energy source that comes out on top.

Key considerations when selecting a toolholder to optimize machine performance.

Honing and superfinishing are two strategies for mass finishing parts.

Music was in the air at the press conference Fritz Studer AG held at its headquarters in Steffisburg, Switzerland, Feb. 9. With a theme of “The Sound of Studer,” the Music Motion Meeting 2024 event began with presentations by the cylindrical grinding machine builder’s board of directors: Jens Bleher, CEO; Sandro Bottazzo, chief sales officer; Daniel Huber, chief technology officer; and Stephan Stoll, chief operating officer.

How water-miscible fluid and neat oil stack up when deep-hole drilling with high-pressure coolant.

High-density workholding offers many benefits, a prime one being the ability to run a machine tool longer unattended.

Machining aerospace materials can be difficult, but tools and techniques are available to help.

Ingersoll Machine Tools partners with NASA program.

The outlook for workforce development in the manufacturing industry is optimistic, but hurdles remain.

Properly designed and applied tools enable deep-hole microdrilling to be less treacherous.

Toolmakers offer a variety of products to achieve surface finish specifications, including ones for polishing, buffing and grinding.

Sustainability. Autonomy. Collaboration. These topics were amply covered at Stockholm-headquartered Hexagon AB’s HxGN Live Global 2023 conference, which took place June 12-15 at the Caesars Forum conference center in Las Vegas.

When needing to capture complete measurement data, noncontact 3D laser scanning is available.

A Formula One contractor accelerates quality control.

“Accelerate Success” was the theme of this year’s Zoller Open House & Technology Days, which took place May 9-11 at Zoller Inc.’s headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Presented here are highlights from the May 10 agenda.

Collaborative robots can provide a quick return on investment when the application is appropriate.

Using the right carbide inserts helps overcome any issues that might arise when rough turning steel.

Machine tool monitoring systems provide real-time visibility of a shop floor.

To update more than 60 members of the press from across the globe about Studer's business activities and new developments, the company hosted Motion Meeting Expedition 2023 on Feb. 10 at its headquarters.

Repair and remanufacturing services bring new life to damaged spindles.

These adaptable tools can effectively finish a variety of holes in a high-mix, low-volume environment.

Printing cutting tools is appropriate when an application is suitable.

Traceability is an important part of production for additive manufacturing.

Selecting the right toolholder for an application requires understanding some of the available options to enhance accuracy.

She began her role as president of AB Sandvik Coromant in Sandviken, Sweden, nearly two years ago, but Helen Blomqvist started working at the toolmaker as a research engineer about two decades ago.

Automation is available to eliminate dull, dirty and dangerous tasks for workers at any size facility.

Manufacturers expect wages to grow at a record rate as companies struggle to attract and retain workers.

Cutting Tool Engineering’s 2022 Benefits and Salary Survey reveals across-the-board income gains for metalworking professionals.