Kyocera SGS Precision Tools has announced the expansion of its Z-Carb HPR high-performance five-flute end mill line with over 900 new tools. The new tools feature new long, extended reach, and chip breaker options to combat a wider variety of high metal removal roughing operations. Utilized extensively in the aerospace, automotive, and general machining industries, SGS’s Z-Carb HPR five-flute roughing end mills are perfect for achieving high material removal rates (MRR) and superior finishes. The specialized five-flute design is engineered to drastically increase productivity 20-40% over conve ..read more

Breaking your CNC machine could cost thousands of dollars and decrease productivity—but how do you capitalize on that? Here’s how to overcome obstacles, and some trade tips. The post I just destroyed a CNC machine appeared first on Shop Metalworking Technology ..read more

Kennametal has upgraded its Drill Fix indexable drilling platform with the new Drill Fix PRO. “When it comes to performance, Drill Fix PRO is the overachiever in our indexable drilling portfolio,” said Kennametal’s Senior Global Product Manager Michael Hacker. “It delivers superior surface finish, hole quality and chip evacuation plus increased versatility for a broad range of customers’ needs.” Designed for extended tool life and smooth drilling at high metal removal rates, Drill Fix PRO has outboard inserts that feature a wiper geometry for smoother surface finishes and larger coolant c ..read more

Private companies are launching satellites at an incredible rate. To keep up with the unprecedented demand, there is a need for manufacturing speed and innovation. PHOTO courtesy Northrop Grumman. Few industries have evolved as significantly as the space sector over the past decade, and additive manufacturing (AM) has an important role to play in its future. Jason Ball, vic president and general manager at Burloak Technologies, explains why space OEMs are drawn to the advantages of AM and how AM is making its mark on this thriving sector. Q: The space sector has changed quite drastically ove ..read more

Christopher Wargo has been named as product manager for standalone TruBend machines at TRUMPF Inc.’s North American headquarters in Farmington, Connecticut. In his new role, Wargo will oversee the day-to-day activities of the in-house sales engineers and applications team supporting TRUMPF’s bending machines. He will also provide technical expertise and assist customers in maximizing the productivity of their press brakes. As part of the bending applications team for more than seven years, Wargo has built up technical expertise of the operation and programming of entire TruBend portfolio ..read more

Recent supply chain issues, combined with a need for small-order and niche manufacturing, make machine shops an essential part of the manufacturing hierarchy. PHOTO courtesy Humble Manufacturing. By Ahmed Tahir Production machining and job shops are vital to the world’s economy. They are the foundation which the manufacturing industry rests upon, providing services necessary to support all other production and manufacturers. With the recent increase in reshoring efforts, machine shops can increase their value and boost the overall strength of domestic manufacturing from the bottom up. I ..read more

Tooling Tech Group, a provider of highly engineered tools and automated assembly equipment to a wide range of industries, has announced the hiring of Brandy Badami as a key account manager for the company’s composites tooling and automation equipment produced by the company’s Century Tool and Century Automation groups. Badami will be responsible for working with both teams to support and develop business with key customers, including overseeing tooling trials and automation equipment reviews and acceptance events. Badami brings extensive experience in account management to the position, with a ..read more

This fall, you can learn about the people and technology leading the aerospace manufacturing industry into the future at the AeroDef Manufacturing Conference. Taking place during the WESTEC manufacturing event, November 7 – 9, 2023 at the Long Beach Convention Center in California, AeroDef gives you the opportunity to meet face-to-face with engineers, product designers, and managers to find innovative solutions to your most difficult manufacturing challenges. The conference is highlighted by several technical sessions & areas to collaborate with fellow attendees, including: A deep ..read more

Daniel Cleary has been chosen as the next President of Mitsui Seiki USA, Inc. Mitsui Seiki offers a comprehensive lineup of metal cutting machines extending from jig boring machines and grinders to horizontal and vertical machining centers and 5-axis machining centers. “I am incredibly proud to lead this organization and equally excited to have the opportunity to work with such a talented and enthusiastic group of people,” Cleary says. Cleary says he plans to focus his attention on the company’s investment in people, technology and infrastructure in order to position Mitsui Seiki as an industr ..read more

Youth and workers over 55 feel the job market is closed to them while thousands of jobs are going unfilled in Ontario. New programs are aimed at addressing this issue. PHOTO courtesy Cosen Saws. The Ontario government is investing $2.5 million to support four free training projects to help 385 jobseekers and 2,300 students who face barriers to employment prepare for meaningful jobs, including in manufacturing, across southwestern Ontario. Research has shown that more than two-thirds of people over the age of 55 feel the job market is closed to them, while the youth in Ontario are unemployed ..read more