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ABB Energy-Efficient Robots Reduce Cycle Times

ABB introduces its IRB 7710 and IRB 7720 robots, designed for energy efficiency and improvement in the automotive industry.

Seeing Automated Workpiece Measurement in Real Time

User-friendly inspection software for CNC machining centers was shown at IMTS 2024 monitoring measurements between and after machining while performing SPC based on recorded measurement values.

A Tooling Workshop That Was Worth a Visit

Marubeni Citizen-Cincom’s tooling and accessory workshop at IMTS 2024 offered a chance to learn more about ancillary devices that can boost machining efficiency and capability.

First IMTS as SMW Autoblok’s President and CEO

Larry Robbins shares his views about industry trends and goals for continued expansion of the now multifaceted workholding solutions company.

Zoller Announces its Toolroom of the Year Winner

The manufacturer of presetting, measuring devices and tool management software held its 2024 Toolroom of the Year contest for all of its customers to showcase their use of the company’s technology.

Tooling Company Continues to Expand Offerings

Now representing six brands in North America, Platinum Tooling offers tooling and related accessories for a range of machine tool types, including CNC mills, lathes and Swiss-types.

ShopGuru Software Supports Organized CNC Machine Operations

IMTS 2024: ShopGuru’s digital work instruction software offers a robust, secure solution that can enhance machining efficiency and accuracy.

Tsugami America Introduces its Process Development Center

The PDC helps machine shops develop machining processes including quality verification while offering limited contract machining services, too.

CAM Software’s Place Serving Emerging Trends

SolidCAM aims to align its product development and customer engagement strategies to address the evolving needs and challenges of the manufacturing industry.

Expand Machinery Mill-Turn Enables Flexible Turning Performance

IMTS 2024: The Gen Turn CW 42MY is a small footprint eight-axis mill-turn lathe with a full-sized counter spindle.

Morse Cutting Tools' High-Performance Drills Enhance Hole Quality

IMTS 2024: Morse Cutting Tools reintroduces its Shear Drill line, featuring advanced cutting geometry and various sizes for versatility.

WFL Demonstrates Turning-Boring-Milling Machine Improve Process Reliability

IMTS 2024: WFL Millturn Technologies Inc. is demonstrating its M50 Millturn turning-boring-milling machine and CrashGuard Studio 3D simulation software, aiming to reduce error and increase process reliability.

Tsugami Lathe Boosts Turning Efficiency

IMTS 2024: Tsugami America showcases a multifunction sliding headstock lathe with a B-axis tool spindle.

Fixtureworks Workholding Products Support Range of Use Cases

IMTS 2024: Fixtureworks highlights a variety of its clamping, fixturing, positioning and workholding products, as well as its machine tools and components.

M&M Quality Grinding Precision-Ground Bar Stock Reduces Waste

IMTS 2024: M&M’s in-house centerless grinding operation offers bar stock with tolerances as low as 0.0001".

Rego-Fix Toolholding, Metrology Products Increase Accuracy and Efficiency

IMTS 2024: Rego-Fix introduces automated tool clamping units, spindle drawbar force testing tool for increased efficiency and accuracy in measurement.

Trak Machine Tools Lathes Offer Compact, Heavy Duty Performance

IMTS 2024: The Trak TC2 and the Trak TC820si are compact lathes designed for production applications.

Platinum Tooling Knurling, Marking Tools Increase Accuracy

IMTS 2024: Platinum Tooling displays Quick knurling and marking tools from Hommel & Keller.

ECI Machine Monitoring System Analyzes ERP Data in Real Time

IMTS 2024: ECI Software Solutions features its Alora machine monitoring system for real-time analyzation of ERP data and connection between staff and the shop floor.

DN Solutions Announces Twin-Spindle, Twin-Turret Horizontal Turning Center

IMTS 2024: DN Solutions introduces a twin spindle, twin-turret horizontal turning center with 4″ bar capacity for increased productivity and simultaneous machining performance.

Kays Engineering Gundrilling Machine Improves Accuracy, Extends Tool Life

IMTS 2024: Kays Engineering features the M75-30 gundrilling machine with a custom design for optimizing tool life, vibration damping and surface finish.

Eural Aluminum Alloy Bars Provide Optimal Machinability

IMTS 2024: The 6026LF, 2033 and 2077 aluminum alloy bars were developed in compliance with international directives such as RoHS, REACH, ELV and the latest CLP standards.

Tungaloy, NTK Toolholding Solutions Improve Efficiency for Small-Part Machining

IMTS 2024: Tungaloy and NTK Cutting Tools are showcasing Swiss-type product lines designed for small-part machining, including toolholders, ceramic inserts, micro tools and more.

Kennametal Five-Flute End Mill Provides Extended Tool Life

IMTS 2024: Kennametal’s solid end mill is designed to perform in a range of applications.

Hurco Machine-Tending Solutions Support Range of Machining Centers

IMTS 2024: Hurco is demonstrating the capabilities of machine-tending automation through ProCobots-Hurco integration. The company is also showcasing a range of CNC machines.

Keyence Multi-Sensor Measuring System Targets Quality Control in Metrology

IMTS 2024: Keyence introduces the LM-X Series Multisensor measurement system for high-performance measurement, automated inspection processes, accuracy and quality control.

Mastercam Software Improves Programming Flexibility

IMTS 2024: Mastercam introduces Mastercam 2025, with features including Mastercam Deburr for automated edge finishing, finish passes, mill-turn support for Y-axis turning and automatic license update notifications.

Edge Technologies Bar Feeding Solutions Support Range of Production Environments

IMTS 2024: Edge Technologies' product showcase includes a magazine feeder and short loader, as well as a bar feeder, pusher and separation system.

Mitutoyo Linear Height Gage Improves Measurement Accuracy

IMTS 2024: Mitutoyo America Corp. announces an addition to its linear height gage product line, providing simpler, more repeatable accuracy in measurement.

Paperless Parts Showcases Software for Quoting, Collaboration

IMTS 2024: Paperless Parts highlights its quoting and collaboration software with automated BOM breakout from CAD models, AI-supported PDF extraction and more.

Speedgrip Chuck Workholding Solutions Reduce Setup Times

IMTS 2024: Speedgrip Chuck Co. showcases its QCR quick-change receiver to attach to CNC lathe spindles, as well two turning chucks designed to reduce the amount of time needed to change clamping and other workholding devices.

Murata Machinery Single-Spindle Turning Center Maximizes Productivity

IMTS 2024: Murata Machinery USA announces the MSR60 single-spindle CNC turning center with multitasking capabilities and built-in gantry loader automation.

Open Mind Technologies CAD/CAM Software Enhances Workflows

IMTS 2024: Open Mind Technologies showcases its HyperMill CAD/CAM software with enhancements to its toolpath capabilities, overall functionality and more.

Siemens Software Boosts Efficiency in Parts Manufacturing

IMTS 2024: Siemens Digital Industries Software unveils its NX X manufacturing software, a cloud-based and data-secure CAD/CAM solution for part manufacturing and efficiency.

Zoller Showcases Automated Tool Measurement System, Toolholders

IMTS 2024: Zoller Inc. is showcasing a range of products for heat-shrinking, tool balancing, toolholding, smart storage and inspection, including the CoraMeasure LG automated tool measurement system.

SW North America Manufacturing Production Cell Runs Fully Automated

IMTS 2024: SW’s production lines are designed to precisely match components to the matched quantities from the raw part to the packaged, ready-to-ship component.

TCI Precision Metals' Machine-Ready Blanks Increase Throughput

IMTS 2024: TCI Precision Metals highlights its machine-ready precision blanks for reduced scrap and setup time. It is also offering a promotion on blanks for new customers.

Select Machining Technologies Highlights Multitasking Machines

IMTS 2024: Select Manufacturing Technologies is highlighting large-capacity multitasking machines from Solace, Geminis, Ibarmia and Momentum.

Sumitomo Turning Grade Improves Chipping Resistance

IMTS 2024: Sumitomo introduces its AC8115P custom steel turning grade, designed to improve chipping resistance.

Romi Turning Machines Provide Enhanced Precision

IMTS 2024: Romi features both a custom CNC lathe and a 12-axis horizontal turning center for wear resistance and precision in turning, milling and drilling operations.

SolidCAM Software Optimizes Swiss Machining Tool Paths

IMTS 2024: SolidCAM provides programming ease of use, flexibility and configurability for complex multi-turret and multi-spindle mill-turn and Swiss CNC machines.

SMW Autoblok Workpiece Positioning System Optimizes Milling, Grinding Operations

IMTS 2024: SMW Autoblok presents the WPS XL for milling, measuring and grinding operations with five-axis and large part workpieces. It also includes Proofline technology and manual zero-point clamping.

Scientific Cutting Tools Announces Wear-Resistant Roughing Drills

IMTS 2024: Scientific Cutting Tools introduces its line of roughing drills, specifically designed to prepare holes for SAEJ1926 and AS5202 ports, sizes -2 through -8.

Schwanog Custom Form Tools Reduce Cycle Times

IMTS 2024: Schwanog offers form tool systems, producing individual tools in very small series. Batch sizes from 3 to 50 units can be produced at any time.

ProShop ERP Exhibits Digital Ecosystem for Streamlined Manufacturing Processes

IMTS 2024: ProShop ERP highlights its ProShop ERP digital ecosystem, a combination ERP/MES/QMS solution, designed to identify waste and ineffective procedures during manufacturing operations.

Platinum Tooling Knurling, Marking Tools Increase Accuracy

IMTS 2024: Platinum Tooling displays Quick knurling and marking tools from Hommel & Keller.

Okuma Machine Lineup Features Intelligent Manufacturing Technology

IMTS 2024: Okuma’s booth features CNC machine tools, a CNC control, a line of automation systems, intelligent manufacturing technologies, customer services and more.

NSK America Corp. Spindle Boosts Machine Tool Speed

IMTS 2024: NSK America Corp. announces the iSpeed5 high-speed spindle, designed to accelerate micro-machining processes.

Mikron Milling Tool Suppresses Machining Chatter

IMTS 2024: The CrazyMill Cool CF milling tool features chatter suppression during machining, especially on thin-walled parts, which enables smoother cutting.

Mazak Custom Machining Solutions Feature Automation, Digitalization

IMTS 2024: Mazak features advanced machining solutions designed to boost productivity in automation, multitasking capabilities and machine tool technology.

Iscar Milling Tools Provide High Productivity in Range of Applications

IMTS 2024: Mill-4-Feed high-feed milling tools provide a cutting action capable of optimized metal removal rates while being easy on the machine.

Marubeni Citizen-Cincom Accessories Provide Faster Cycle Times

IMTS 2024: Marubeni Citizen-Cincom is showcasing a range of machining accessories designed to work intuitively with Citizen machines.

Index Corp. Turnkey Solutions Provide Flexible Manufacturing Performance

IMTS 2024: Index's C200 FANUC features powerful twin spindles that achieve rapid material removal.

Horn Toolholder Features Sintered Chipbreaking Geometry

IMTS 2024: Horn introduces the 105 Supermini tool with sintered chipbreaking geometry, designed with teardrop-shaped carbide blanks for boring, profile turning, chamfering, grooving, threading, drilling and chip control.

Global Shop Solutions Software Streamlines Data Management

IMTS 2024: Global Shop Solutions displays its Dashboard Designer software feature, which aims to better organize and simplify data access without required coding.

Hexagon's AI-Powered Manufacturing Solution Reduces Programming Times

IMTS 2024: Hexagon presents the Esprit Edge, an AI-powered manufacturing solution that is designed to simplify CNC machining processes and reduce cycle times.

Rego-Fix Toolholding, Metrology Products Increase Accuracy and Efficiency

IMTS 2024: Rego-Fix introduces automated tool clamping units, spindle drawbar force testing tool for increased efficiency and accuracy in measurement.

What’ll Be New at IMTS 2024

Registration for next year’s International Manufacturing Technology Show is now open. Here’s some of what to expect at North America’s largest manufacturing trade event.

AMT Partners With CSCMP to Strengthen U.S. Industrial Base

The partners aim to drive innovation, promote job creation and foster economic growth.

See Video: AMT Honors Richard G. Kline Sr.

Work hard, be ethical, hire people smarter than yourself and other wisdom from Richard G. Kline Sr., recipient of the AMT Albert W. Moore Leadership Award.

AMT Elects 2023-2024 Board

Daniel D. Janka, president of Mazak Corp., has been elected chairman of the AMT board. Melanie Lang, FormAlloy, and Rajas Sukthankar, Siemens, are newly elected board members.

AMT, Mesago Highlighting Automation at Industry Events

AMT and Mesago Messe Frankfurt are working together to expand automation across the U.S. by developing an automation sector at both IMTS 2024 and SPS – Smart Production Solutions 2025 trade show in Atlanta, Georgia.

Gardner Business Media and The Association For Manufacturing Technology to Collaborate on FITMA

The first FITMA event to operate in partnership between GBM and AMT will debut in June 2023 in Mexico City.

What’s Ahead for the U.S. Metalworking Economy?

Although previously robust, the U.S. metalworking economy has softened in recent months. However, the overall outlook remains strong. Even a possible 2023 recession does not appear to be an obstacle to continued growth over the next few years.

Production Machining’s November 2022 News Highlights

Production Machining’s November 2022 news highlights include an event partnership update, industry award, new on-the-job training process, support for manufacturing training, software collaboration and company expansion.

The Story of Black Sabbath, Swivel Chairs and a Live IMTS Interview

Sometimes you experience funny, unexpected moments at a trade show. Here’s a silly one from me.

Parts Cleaning Conference 2022 Featured Successful Forum

Planning for PCC 2023 at PMTS 2023 is already underway with the opening of the Call for Speakers.

Everyone's a Student: Space Out at the Smartforce Student Summit

IMTS shows us the ever-expanding impact manufacturing has on daily life on Earth. The Smartforce Student Summit goes even further, highlighting manufacturing’s role in space exploration. Stop by to learn about the Artemis I launch, see 3D printed models and explore the solar system yourself in virtual reality!

Are You Ready? IMTS Is Right Around the Corner

In addition to seeing the latest manufacturing equipment on display, the International Manufacturing Technology Show offers other sources of efficiency-boosting ideas you might possibly apply in your machining business.

Leading AM Trade and Media Organizations Unite to Launch Formnext USA Chicago in Spring 2025

Mesago Messe Frankfurt (the organizers of Formnext) and Messe Frankfurt USA announce a strategic partnership with AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology and Gardner Business Media to create a new show in the U.S. dedicated to all aspects of industrial additive manufacturing.

Production Machining’s September 2021 News Highlights

Precision machining does not stand still. Pandemic or no pandemic, the industry continues to progress with new events, acquisitions, collaborations and customer support programs.

The U.S. Industrial Base and National Security

In terms of manufacturing, will the United States look back at the present time and recognize a pivot between greater private/public collaboration and a greater emphasis on national security?

American Precision Museum Designing New In-Person and Digital Exhibits

Here’s a chance to help preserve industrial history as the museum develops new exhibits explaining the beginning, evolution and direction of U.S. manufacturing.

IMTS spark Session: Production Matters — Why a CNC Multi-Spindle Makes Sense for MetalQuest

Live discussion on Dec. 18 focuses on MetalQuest’s decision to diversify by adding its first CNC multi-spindle machine for greatly reduced cycle times on an existing high-volume job.

Manufacturing Knowledge is Power

The Knowledge Centers with video produced by brands such as Production Machining on the IMTS spark online platform take deep dives into technology and trends related to various CNC machining and manufacturing topics.

The “Spark” Starts Now

IMTS Spark, which begins today and runs through March 2021, offers thousands of manufacturer exhibitor showrooms, hundreds of events and a variety of collaboration opportunities.

Shining Light on New Machining Technology

Equipment and software that can enable precision CNC machine shops to grow and become more efficient continue to be developed.

IMTS 2020 Has Been Cancelled

This year’s biennial International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) has been canceled amid COVID-19 concerns.

AMT Elects 2020-2021 Board of Directors at Annual Meeting

The Association For Manufacturing Technology also elected new board members Glynn Fletcher and Blake Consdorf.

Big Kaiser Presents Fourth Annual Donation to NRL

Customers and partners of Big Kaiser team up to generate a $7,283 donation to benefit the National Robotics League.

Enter to Win the Second National Reshoring Award

Four leading manufacturing associations have announced the launch of the Second National Metalworking Reshoring Award. Companies that have successfully reshored products, parts or tooling made primarily by metal forming, fabricating, casting or machining, are invited to apply.

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ABB Energy-Efficient Robots Reduce Cycle Times

Seeing Automated Workpiece Measurement in Real Time

A Tooling Workshop That Was Worth a Visit

First IMTS as SMW Autoblok’s President and CEO

Zoller Announces its Toolroom of the Year Winner

Tooling Company Continues to Expand Offerings

ShopGuru Software Supports Organized CNC Machine Operations

Tsugami America Introduces its Process Development Center

CAM Software’s Place Serving Emerging Trends

Expand Machinery Mill-Turn Enables Flexible Turning Performance

Morse Cutting Tools' High-Performance Drills Enhance Hole Quality

WFL Demonstrates Turning-Boring-Milling Machine Improve Process Reliability

Tsugami Lathe Boosts Turning Efficiency

Fixtureworks Workholding Products Support Range of Use Cases

M&M Quality Grinding Precision-Ground Bar Stock Reduces Waste

Rego-Fix Toolholding, Metrology Products Increase Accuracy and Efficiency

Trak Machine Tools Lathes Offer Compact, Heavy Duty Performance

Platinum Tooling Knurling, Marking Tools Increase Accuracy

ECI Machine Monitoring System Analyzes ERP Data in Real Time

DN Solutions Announces Twin-Spindle, Twin-Turret Horizontal Turning Center

Kays Engineering Gundrilling Machine Improves Accuracy, Extends Tool Life

Eural Aluminum Alloy Bars Provide Optimal Machinability

Tungaloy, NTK Toolholding Solutions Improve Efficiency for Small-Part Machining

Kennametal Five-Flute End Mill Provides Extended Tool Life

Hurco Machine-Tending Solutions Support Range of Machining Centers

Keyence Multi-Sensor Measuring System Targets Quality Control in Metrology

Mastercam Software Improves Programming Flexibility

Edge Technologies Bar Feeding Solutions Support Range of Production Environments

Mitutoyo Linear Height Gage Improves Measurement Accuracy

Paperless Parts Showcases Software for Quoting, Collaboration

Speedgrip Chuck Workholding Solutions Reduce Setup Times

Murata Machinery Single-Spindle Turning Center Maximizes Productivity

Open Mind Technologies CAD/CAM Software Enhances Workflows

Siemens Software Boosts Efficiency in Parts Manufacturing

Zoller Showcases Automated Tool Measurement System, Toolholders

SW North America Manufacturing Production Cell Runs Fully Automated

TCI Precision Metals' Machine-Ready Blanks Increase Throughput

Select Machining Technologies Highlights Multitasking Machines

Sumitomo Turning Grade Improves Chipping Resistance

Romi Turning Machines Provide Enhanced Precision

SolidCAM Software Optimizes Swiss Machining Tool Paths

SMW Autoblok Workpiece Positioning System Optimizes Milling, Grinding Operations

Scientific Cutting Tools Announces Wear-Resistant Roughing Drills

Schwanog Custom Form Tools Reduce Cycle Times

ProShop ERP Exhibits Digital Ecosystem for Streamlined Manufacturing Processes

Platinum Tooling Knurling, Marking Tools Increase Accuracy

Okuma Machine Lineup Features Intelligent Manufacturing Technology

NSK America Corp. Spindle Boosts Machine Tool Speed

Mikron Milling Tool Suppresses Machining Chatter

Mazak Custom Machining Solutions Feature Automation, Digitalization

Iscar Milling Tools Provide High Productivity in Range of Applications

Marubeni Citizen-Cincom Accessories Provide Faster Cycle Times

Index Corp. Turnkey Solutions Provide Flexible Manufacturing Performance

Horn Toolholder Features Sintered Chipbreaking Geometry

Global Shop Solutions Software Streamlines Data Management

Hexagon's AI-Powered Manufacturing Solution Reduces Programming Times

Rego-Fix Toolholding, Metrology Products Increase Accuracy and Efficiency

What’ll Be New at IMTS 2024

AMT Partners With CSCMP to Strengthen U.S. Industrial Base

See Video: AMT Honors Richard G. Kline Sr.

AMT Elects 2023-2024 Board

AMT, Mesago Highlighting Automation at Industry Events

Gardner Business Media and The Association For Manufacturing Technology to Collaborate on FITMA

What’s Ahead for the U.S. Metalworking Economy?

Production Machining’s November 2022 News Highlights

The Story of Black Sabbath, Swivel Chairs and a Live IMTS Interview

Parts Cleaning Conference 2022 Featured Successful Forum