Chris Pasion

Chris Pasion Managing Editor, 91ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ÎÛ | Production Machining

Zünd Connect Gives Cutting Performance Data at a Glance

Zünd Connect supplies valuable key performance indicators for assessing how efficiently cutting systems are working. The tool consists of multiple dashboards with specific options for evaluating data.

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Turning Tools

New Kennametal Turning System Has Eight Cutting Edges Per Insert

Kennametal’s Fix8 turning system is said to increase productivity of heavy-duty turning operations while providing the lowest cost per edge and reducing cutting forces up to 15%.

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Die/Mold

Twin Spindle Design Doubles Production of Small Parts

After experiencing process stalls in the finishing stage of production, Bryan Machine Service designed an air-powered twin spindle and indexable rotating base to effectively double its production of small parts.

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United Precision Services Offers Hexram CNC Machines

Hexram CNC machines feature FANUC controls, moving gantry, moving portal, moving table, as well as moving and fixed rotary table options. According to the company, a selection of durable cutting heads enable manufacturers to take on applications from nearly any industry.

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Datanomix Launches Performance Insight Platform

The Continuous Improvement Hub consolidates and analyzes data across all of the machines and jobs in a factory that are monitored by Datanomix, providing an overall production score for the entire factory, along with simple breakouts of key metrics.

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Kyocera Expands Through Partnership With Clark Manufacturers

Clark Manufacturers Service will represent Kyocera indexable tooling solutions to customers in Wash., Ore., Mo. and Idaho.

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Metrology Software Update Enables Roundness Measurement, Analysis

Digital Surf’s Metrology 4.0 software now enables both measurement and analysis on the Taylor Hobson roundness instrument series.

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Verisurf Software Inc. Updates Measurement Software

Verisurf 2022 features automated quality inspection and reporting, scanning, reverse engineering and tool building.

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CAD/CAM

Mastercam Announces Wildest Parts Competition Winners

Mastercam holds the Wildest Parts Competition each year to encourage student interest and participation in manufacturing. The competition is open to students at the secondary and postsecondary levels to create parts using Mastercam.

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Schunk Opens Collaborative Workspace at U.S. Headquarters

Schunk’s CoLab is designed to be a working space for technicians and engineers to collaborate with the Schunk team and partners on their specific applications.

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Avoid Chip Jams, Downtime With Tool Path Software

Sandvik Coromant’s CoroPlus Tool Path software offers programming support for external and internal thread turning operations. The software generates NC codes based on cutting data parameters to secure the correct number of passes with evenly distributed cutting forces.

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Velo3D Opens New Technology Center in Germany

The new center, located in Augsburg, Germany, is where Velo3D’s Sapphire systems will be assembled and demonstrated. The company plans to deliver its first end-to-end manufacturing solution using the facility.

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