Chris Koepfer

Chris Koepfer Editor Emeritus

My Favorite Story

It's hard to pick just one article from PM that's my favorite. However, I can chose one that I found to be unique from an application of technology perspective.

Read More

We Have a Winner!

A Romi CNC lathe was awarded to Marshall Manufacturing during an IMTS giveaway.

Read More

America Works Because America Works

For the majority of us, work is sustenance. Money is important, but often for many Americans, it’s about the doing, as well. If we can work, we will.

Read More
Swiss-Types

Swiss-Type with Laser Cutting Capability

New capability for Swiss machines uses a laser.

Read More

A Tool for Finding Tools

Novo is an online resource that supplies optimal feed and speed recommendations and more.

Read More

Down Mexico Way

Modern Machine Shop Mexico will roll out its first issue in January 2015.

Read More

Swiss Laser was a Hit

The new Tsugami S206-II debuted to enthusiastic crowds at IMTS earlier this month.

Read More

Sweden's Dagen H Got it Right

We all deal with change in our lives. Mostly, these changes are for the good, introducing better, faster, easier to use tools that make what we do more efficient.

Read More

Micro-Drilling Demo and More at IMTS Booth S-8536

The company offers a demo of deep-hole drilling on AR/15 gun barrels using its line of Precihole machines, which are designed for micro-drilling and hole finishing for various industries.

Read More
Automation

Lights-Out Machining Season

If you are looking to implement lights-out manufacturing in your shop, here's an article that's a helpful place to start the exercise.

Read More

Mastercam is in the Cloud

CNC Software Inc. has partnered with Machining Cloud GmbH to provide Mastercam users direct access to the cutting tool product data available on the cloud.

Read More

Hybrid Multi-Spindle: Look Ma, No Cams

As the volume production market migrates from mechanical multi-spindle machines, builders are creating machine tool technology tiers that apply the correct level of cost and capability to the application.

Read More
Kyocera
SolidCAM
Marubeni Citizen CNC
World Machine Tool Survey
Star swiss-type automatic lathes
Efficient, Durability, Advanced CBN Abrasives
Techspex
SPC Innovations, In-machine gaging and attachments
SolidCAM