PMTS

Registration Now Open for the Precision Machining Technology Show (PMTS) 2025

The precision machining industry’s premier event returns to Cleveland, OH, April 1-3.   


Carbide End Mills for Medical, General Machining Applications

PMTS 2023: The InchMax Series includes 2- and 4-flute square end mills which feature Union Tools’ UT coating and its standard Super Micro Grain carbide and tolerances.

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Dayton Coating Technologies Provides One Stop Shop for PVD Coated Tooling

PMTS 2023: Dayton Coating Technologies utilizes a distinct cleaning system to promote proper pretreatments for all parts before the coating process. 

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Syncrex Swiss-Styles for Fast Tool Setup, Easy Programming

PMTS 2023: The Mazak Syncrex series comes in four bar capacities, ranging from 20 to 38 mm, and is available in 7-, 8- and 9-axis configurations as well as a 9-axis model with full B-axis contouring.

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EVO Presetter Offers Accurate, Reliable Operation

PMTS 2023: This tool management solution with Optik software is designed to help shops increase production output and decrease human error.

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Integrated CAD/CAM Software for Maximum Efficiency

PMTS 2023: This software solution is said to enable users to take advanced mill-turn and Swiss-type machining to new levels of speed, efficiency and simplified programming.

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Compact Clamp Detects Loading and Setting Misses

PMTS 2023: The CTM model is double acting with a three-point sensor that can detect clamping, unclamping and overstroke (incomplete clamping) with two circuits of air.

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SPC Innovations, In-machine gaging and attachments
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Efficient, Durability, Advanced CBN Abrasives
Marubeni Citizen CNC

The People Part of PMTS

The Precision Machining Technology Show is a great example of discovering ways shopfloor employees can become more efficient, thereby helping shops become more profitable.

Derek Korn
Editor-in-Chief, Production Machining magazine

Oelheld IonoPlus High-Performance Dielectrics for EDMs

PMTS 2023: The odorless coolant is said to offer increased removal rates, lower electrode wear, excellent surface qualities, lower refill quantities and longevity to provide lower overall operating costs.

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Exsys’ Preci-Flex Tooling System Reduces Setup, Changeover Times

PMTS 2023: The system’s short, compact design helps to ensure maximum torque transmission and rigidity, resulting in increased machining accuracy and improved productivity.

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Crowley Tool’s Modular Slide Holders for Multi-Spindle Screw Machines

PMTS 2023: The interlocking design yields accurate and solid lockup of the insert module to the slide holder.

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Sita’s CleanoSpector Measures Part Cleanliness

PMTS 2023: Handheld measuring device checks for cleanliness of parts to assure product quality as well as prior to follow-up processes.

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Multisolvent 100 Vacuum Vapor Degreaser Provides Contactless Cleaning

PMTS 2023: With applications in the most demanding industrial sectors, the machine is especially useful for cleaning parts in the turning, precision mechanics, medical and aerospace industries.

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SW HMC Functions as Independent Manufacturing Cell

PMTS 2023: SW North America’s BA 322i is a horizontal machining center created to function as an independent manufacturing cell that can store enough workpieces for an entire shift.

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manufacturer of machine tools
SolidCAM
Marubeni Citizen CNC
Length and Diameter Gages, Broken tool Detectors

Why Are We Writing About a Shop Making Custom Baseball Bats?

I recently learned about a 153-year-old manufacturer that has produced billions upon billions of precision, metal pins which started another business making one-off wooden baseball bats. (Like I asked it to do for me and you’ll see at this year’s Precision Machining Technology Show). Here I explain why it’s worth the time to read that article.

Derek Korn
Editor-in-Chief, Production Machining magazine

Custom Formulations for Proper Equipment Lubrication

PMTS 2023: Engineered Lubricants manufactures custom formulations of lubricants, metalworking fluids, rust preventives and cleaners to fit customers’ specific production requirements.

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WTO High-Speed Spindle for Improved Productivity

PMTS 2023: The CoolSpeed ultra-high-speed spindle line can efficiently turn any machine into an ultra-high-speed machining center, offering plug-and-play, crash-resistant and maintenance-free production.

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Cool Clean’s Omega 1500 Provides Powerful, Portable Cleaning

PMTS 2023: By selecting the appropriate nozzle and making the necessary propellant pressure and temperature adjustments, the Omega 1500 can clean to a variety of surface cleanliness levels.

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Double-Datum Tooling Carbide Tooling With Interchangeable Components

PMTS 2023: These carbide inserted toolholders are said to reduce downtime with fewer tool changes plus faster tool changeover.

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Environmentally Friendly Model 550 Versatile Parts Washer

PMTS 2023: This washer is useful in a variety of applications, including tool rooms, maintenance operations, low production and precision cleaning.

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Heavy-Duty Synthetic Coolant for Machining, Grinding

PMTS 2023: Fortech’s TechKool FT4000 synthetic coolant is formulated to reject tramp oil that can cause smoking or misting and premature spoilage of coolant.

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Star swiss-type automatic lathes
Kyocera
Horn USA
SolidCAM

Coolant-Through Holders for Precise, Versatile Small Parts Machining

PMTS 2023: Kyocera’s line of jet coolant-through holders (JCTM) provides operator with tooling options that can perform well in a larger variety of setups.

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Cubic’s Swiss-Type for Simultaneous Front/Back Machining

PMTS 2023: The SG-20 makes it possible to complete a wide variety of tooling jobs at one time.

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Tap Magic Waxx Stick for Metalworking Lubrication

PMTS 2023: Tap Magic’s high-performance formula in a solid stick form offers a professional grade cutting fluid for applications on most metals when a liquid cutting fluid is not desirable.

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Burnishing Tools for Machines With Limited Space

PMTS 2023: The body of the ID burnishing tools extend past the back of the tool block, enabling quick and easy adjustment as required.

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Converting to Rotary Saws for Improved Productivity

PMTS 2023: With Watkins RSC, manufacturers can save material, get more parts per bar and eliminate stringy chips.

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Maier Machine Tools' Digital Twin Shortens Development Time

PMTS 2023: Maier’s Virtual Engineering supports developers and engineers in optimally integrating digital twins into their processes.

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Techspex
Marubeni Citizen CNC
Star swiss-type automatic lathes
Star Swiss-type automatic lathes