Chris Pasion

Chris Pasion Managing Editor, 91ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ÎÛ | Production Machining

CAD/CAM

GibbsCAM Update Integrates Turning Enhancements From Sandvik Coromant

GibbsCAM 2023 integrates Sandvik Coromant’s PrimeTurning, which uses the slope of the insert for chip thinning to make heavy cuts and spread cutting forces and heat over a larger portion of the cutting edge.

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Tooling

Heidenhain Introduces In-Process Gage to Check Tools

The TD 110 tool breakage detector can determine whether a tool is broken off by more than 2 mm as it passes within a machine tool.

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Digital Metrology Solutions Introduces Software for Portable Roughness Gages

The TraceBoss software package configures the gage, initiates a measurement and presents the results and graphics full screen and in high resolution.

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CAD/CAM

Mastercam Mill Streamlines Multiaxis Machining Process

The Mastercam Mill software package includes multiaxis features, 3D enhancements and 2D high-speed toolpaths.

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Automation

Motion Ai Opens New Facility in Minnesota

The facility features regional sales and support center, classrooms for employee and customer training, a regional fulfillment center, assembly and fabrication shops, a proof-of-concept design area and engineering labs.

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Velo3D Appoints New Chief People Officer

Jessie Lockhart will help Velo3D continue its growth strategy and oversee all aspects of the company’s people operations.

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Milling Tools

Sandvik Cormant Introduces Lightweight Milling Tool

The new CoroMill MF80 for automotive milling offer a 40% lighter cutter body with shim protection and a high number of inserts.

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Cutting Tools

Walter Launches Axial Grooving System With Precision Cooling

The G1111-P/GX24 AF5 axial grooving system reportedly delivers maximum productivity and cutting parameters due to optimal cooling, strength and controlled chip breaking.

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The L.S. Starrett Company Appoints Director of Operations, Continuous Improvement

Matthew Wells, who has been appointed to director of operations and continuous improvement, has over 25 years of manufacturing experience in the U.S. and Canada.

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Workholding

Palmgren Vises Enable Five-Sided Access to Workpieces

Palmgren’s Five-Axis Machine Vises are equipped with self-centering jaws that reduce clamping time and provide a workholding solution for a variety of workpieces, including square, round or odd-shaped parts.

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Holemaking

Walter Adds to Line of Precision Boring Tools

These new vibration-free tools provide finish machining of precise bores with high surface quality and are said to be up to three times more reliable and flexible than comparable models.

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Dillon Manufacturing Provides Top Jaws With Custom Dimensions

Dillon’s custom, special or modified hard-, soft- or full-grip top jaws are said to be compatible with virtually any chuck manufacturer.

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