New approaches to equipment and machinery improve on the removal of imperfections on laser cut and punched metal parts, which not only ensures superior surface finishes, but also cuts back on what can be a labor-intensive process. The Most Versatile Deburring Machine for Laser Cut and Punched Parts The before and after result of laser cut parts being processed by the EdgeBreaker 6000. All three units were utilized (deburring, edge rounding and surface finishing). The EdgeBreaker® 6000 from ARKU Inc. (Cincinnati, OH) is a cutting-edge solution to streamline your deburring process. Designed with ..read more

A complete range of general to heavy-duty metal fabrication machinery from Scotchman Industries will be presented at booth #8018. Live equipment demonstrations will showcase the features and benefits which can be achieved with these Scotchman products. The Cold Saws to be demonstrated include the CPO 350-PKPD with semi-automatic operation and will be equipped with a Digital Quick Stop for automatic length positioning of material. Operators can change lengths in a snap with Digital Quick Stop using preset hotkeys and easily adjust measurements on the 7” touchscreen Android tablet or upload an e ..read more

Davi, the world’s largest manufacturer of rolling and bending technology, will feature its revolutionary fully electric e-POWER plate roll machine at the Dallas Tech Expo, May 14 – 16, 2024, in Dallas, Texas, presented by Capital Machine Technology (CMT). The expo runs from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT daily at the CMT Dallas Technology Center and will provide attendees an opportunity to learn more about the Davi e-POWER electric plate roll, which was unveiled during FABTECH 2023 last September and represents the company’s commitment to cutting-edge technology. The e-POWER is an all-electric nine-axis ..read more

Learn about the innovations creating the shape of things to come in the metalworking industry with an in-depth look at tooling and workholding solutions that assist in reducing inventories and change over times, while also improving quality and precision. Advances such as stronger, multilayer coatings handle diverse operations on a range of materials, and easy-to-use and easy-to-install devices for use on multiple complex parts increase productivity throughout the shop floor. Expansion of Tool Holder Line Increases Precision for Small Lathes BIG DAISHOWA (Hoffman Estates, IL) has introduced th ..read more

Sandvik Coromant, a global leader in metal cutting tools and manufacturing solutions, has recently launched its new Sustainability Analyzer, an upgraded version of the company’s existing Productivity Analyzer tool. The new Sustainability Analyzer enables machining customers to capture, measure and analyze data on their energy consumption and CO2 emissions to support their transition toward more sustainable manufacturing practices. “As the manufacturing industry works to reduce its carbon footprint, having accurate data on energy usage and emissions is essential to driving meaningful improvemen ..read more

Flexible and reliable heavy duty sawing systems ensure your shop’s operators make precise cuts and accurate angles, while lowering your costs per cut. Advances in blade technology result in less wear and higher sawing power. Semi-Automatic, Dual Post Miter Cutting Band Saw Cosen Saws (Charlotte, NC) is one of the world’s leading band saw manufacturers with a vast product line and global sales network, which provides a full range of semi-automatic band saws in a wide variety of cutting capacities. These saws exceed many of the standard requirements that operators look for in a band saw machine ..read more

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, will welcome 65 schools into the company’s High School Welding Education Initiative for the 2024 academic year, expanding the ongoing program to help students across the country prepare to enter welding, engineering and technical careers. This year, 31 returning schools and 34 new schools from a record 29 states have been selected to be part of the program. The selected school programs were chosen based on four key factors: high unmet need at the school; a productive welding program with the potential to graduate job-ready welders; passionate teachers; and enthu ..read more

The BIG DAISHOWA Hi-Power Slim Milling Chucks feature a slim nut design that optimizes the body and nut ratio to provide a high gripping force while maintaining stable runout in a smaller package. Additionally, the flange and nut’s stabilizing contact adds rigidity, making it ideal for heavy milling applications. Imagine a machine shop is replacing some equipment when it receives an order for a run of valve bodies. The order is big, and the only equipment left to upgrade is a set of tool holders. The shop owner, in a hurry to get started, doesn’t put much time or thought into selecting his too ..read more

The integration of AI into autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) provides room to maneuver when it comes to transporting components and products between the different stages of production. New Levels of Autonomy in AMRs An AMR using ABB’s Visual SLAM technology to navigate. Earlier this year, ABB’s (Ann Arbor, MI) Marc Segura, who is president of the ABB Robotics Division, commented on the new frontiers for robotics and AI in 2024. One area was how AI will drive new levels of autonomy in robotic applications. AI is enhancing everything from robots’ ability to grip, pick and place as well as their ab ..read more

Automated measurement functions perform complex inspections of both small and large components faster — even while in motion — with greater precision and accuracy. Metrology Partnership Brings Optical Gauging Products to Manufacturers AIMS Metrology (Miamisburg, OH) has partnered with OGP, a division of QVI. The 5-axis coordinate measuring machine OEM is a single source provider that builds and assembles machines in the United States. The affiliation with OGP allows AIMS to provide multisensor measurement with optical gauging products including Smartscope E-Series. “Manufacturers are being cha ..read more