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Allied Machine & Engineering, T-A Pro kits, foundational cutting tool solution, flat and cylindrical shanks, carbide inserts, drilling solutions

New Foundational Cutting Tool Solution for a Wide Range of Hole Sizes

Allied Machine & Engineering adds T-A Pro kits to its hole making offerings.

New Low Profile Magnetic Drill for Metal Fabricating and Compact Drilling Solutions

Blair Equipment Co.’s new BFD-KX+ Low Profile Magnetic Drill is designed to provide maximum drilling capability while maintaining a compact form factor.

1500MX CNC Mill, CNC machines, machining, chip conveyor kit, Tormach, PathPilot® control software, Tom Zelickman, chip removal

New Chip Conveyor Kit for the 1500MX CNC Mill

Tormach recently announces the launch of anew Chip Conveyor Kit designed for its groundbreaking 1500MX CNC Mill.

The Power of Portability: Tough Tasks, Precise Results

Indispensable portable power tools tackle the most challenging drilling, grinding and cutting applications.

New Low Profile Magnetic Drill for Metal Fabricating and Compact Drilling Solutions

Blair Equipment Co.’s new BFD-KX+ Low Profile Magnetic Drill is designed to provide maximum drilling capability while maintaining a compact form factor.

How to Prepare Your CNC Machines and Robots for Optimal Performance Post-Shutdown

Effectively planning a post-shutdown maintenance procedure and power up program will ensure a smooth transition from maintenance to production.

New 5-axis Milling Machine Expands with Production Needs, GF Machining Solutions, MILL P 800 U S full 5-axis milling machine, full twin-ballscrew drive/twin-linear scale gantry machine, torque-motor driven rotary/tilt trunnion-style table, HSK-A63 interface, StepTec spindle, 120Nm and power output of 36 Kw

Multi-axis Machines Redefine What’s Possible so You Remain Competitive

The versatility and single setup functionality of multi-axis machines supports faster machining cycles with reductions in downtime.

Latest Generation of Multi-Spindle Lathe Increases Flexibility and Efficiency, INDEX, MS40-8 multi-spindle automatic lathe, MS40-8, threading, inclined boring, cross drilling, contour milling, gear hobbing, polygonal turning, 16 tool carriers

Versatile Turning Center Solutions Ensure Your Shop Stays Competitive

Innovations in turning centers and lathes reduce set up times allowing you to produce more complex parts in shorter time frames.

SmartBox 2.0, Mazak Corp., MQTT and OPC communication protocols, MTConnect, machine monitoring, cybersecurity protection

New SmartBox 2.0 Integrates Advanced Communication Protocols and Edge Computing

Mazak advances machine connectivity with its new SmartBox 2.0, which offers enhanced productivity and security, ensuring safe data export from machines to factory networks.

Industry News

Mitsubishi Electric Automation IMA Citizen M6 Adapter capturing CNC machine data

New Comprehensive CNC Software Package

Mitsubishi Electric Automation’s new CNC software package monitors Citizen machine data in real time.

WALTER Surface Technologies acquisition of Hermes North America expanding coated abrasives solutions

Walter Surface Technologies Acquires Hermes North America

The acquisition strengthens Walter Surface Technologies’ premium coated abrasives portfolio.

Muratec Alta partnership expanding CNC turning automation in the Mid-Atlantic

Muratec USA Partners with Alta Enterprises Inc. to Serve Mid-Atlantic Region

The Mid-Atlantic region is one of the largest non-automotive industrial corridors in the United States, offering strong growth opportunities across diverse sectors.