CGTech Announces Rebranding to Vericut

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The rebranding aligns the company’s brand identity with the flagship product that has driven its success and growth.

Calculate the Value of Thread Rolling for Yourself

| Production Machining

Recent testing has shown that thread rolling can be more economical than thread cutting when producing 4,000 parts or more. A newly created calculator can help you to determine which might be the better option for your threading applications.

Morse Cutting Tools' High-Performance Drills Enhance Hole Quality

Jessica Pompili | Production Machining

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

Jessica Pompili | Production Machining

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.

Innovation, Diversification and Integration Guide Mold Builder Growth

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Quality Tool and Die team discusses the journey from a small automotive tool shop to a diversified full-service moldmaking and plastic production facility.

New Ownership and a Second Chance for Minnesota Film Recycling Facility

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

GDB Circular is the new owner of the site in Rogers, Minnesota, formerly operated by MyPlas.

FANUC Details Robotic Vision, ROBODRILLS and More at IMTS 2024

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

FANUC’s IMTS 2024 booth includes real-time demonstrations that show the abilities of its equipment, including robots, controllers and machine tools.

Hankuk opens Avonmouth warehouse for prepreg distribution

Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld

Hankuk Carbon relocates operations to better serve customers with tailored composite materials across western England and Wales.

Collins, RTX break ground on $200 million C/C brake facility expansion

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Spokane is one of three facilities that specialize in the production of carbon fiber-reinforced carbon (C/C) composite braking systems for commercial aviation, military.

Johns Manville highlights ongoing efforts in fiberglass recycling

Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld

Johns Manville spotlights its continuous efforts in glass fiber waste reduction and recycling no matter the location, advancing eco-friendly practices across composites operations.

Airtech, Ascent Aerospace partner to accelerate AM tooling adoption

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

A combination of Airtech’s 3D printing materials and Ascent’s production capabilities aim to support increased use of composite additive tooling in spaces like defense and aerospace.

AI, Data and the Digital Manufacturing Future

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

AI has the potential to reshape manufacturing software — but first, it will require data.

Seeking Custom Grinding and Automation with Weldon Solutions

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Weldon Solutions is demonstrating three grinders at IMTS 2024. Though they differ in size and use case, all feature the company’s hallmark customizations. 

CAMX 2024 Show Daily: Wednesday, Sept. 11

| CompositesWorld

The second day of CAMX 2024 has all sorts of things in store for attendees, from Tuesday’s keynote centered around the world of AI, to award and poster session winners and what to look forward to at Good Day, CAMX on Thursday.

Miles for Manufacturing 5K Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

The Miles for Manufacturing 5K is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this year, continuing its effort to raise funds for manufacturing and design programs in Chicago schools.

Digital Offerings Command Digital Presentations

Derek Korn | Modern Machine Shop

An online portal and other digital solutions have been designed to enable machine shops to better manage their machine tool accessories.

New Look, New Feel, New Robots at System 3R

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Are AMRs the next big trend in job shop automation? System 3R’s IMTS booth will emphasize both its specialty EDM tooling and its automation products, including an autonomous moving robot.

Tsugami America Introduces its Process Development Center

Derek Korn | Modern Machine Shop

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

How to Meet Aerospace’s Material Challenges and More at IMTS

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Succeeding in aerospace manufacturing requires high-performing processes paired with high-performance machine tools. IMTS can help you find both.

Fives Machining Systems Hosts Daily Tech Talks

Eli Plaskett | Modern Machine Shop

Fives Machining Systems will be hosting a series of tech talks at their booth this IMTS

Tooling Displays Now More Hands-On

Derek Korn | Modern Machine Shop

Horn USA’s new booth concept is designed to enable attendees to (literally) get a better feel for its various tooling offerings.

Factors Affecting Frictional Properties of Plated Bolts

| Products Finishing

To better control the friction in a bolted joint, it is essential to understand all the factors affecting it, including lubricant and topcoat.