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Simultaneous 5-Axis Milling Machine with Turning Capability

Expand Machinery offers a simultaneous 5-axis milling machine with turning, engraving, and skiving capabilities. "Expand Machinery has long been offering machines focused on completing work with as few handlings as possible," said a company spokesperson. "The GENTURN PM320-5XT continues in that theme. This new offering is a high-precision, Japanese-built CNC milling machine featuring 0.1-micron resolution in a compact thermally stable, high-rigidity symmetrical structure for reduced vibration." The tool changer holds 5...

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Georgia Southern University Partners with METAL to Advance Workforce Training

The Metallurgical Engineering Trades Apprenticeship & Learning (METAL) program, led by IACMI-The Composites Institute, has announced a partnership with Georgia Southern University to enhance and scale up industry-driven training opportunities for current and prospective metalworking and manufacturing professionals. Funded by the Department of War's Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment Program, METAL strengthens and diversifies the U.S. metal manufacturing workforce, focusing on casting, forging, and plate rolling. Georgia Souther...

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CoroTap 100 Offers Precision Threading in Steel

Sandvik Coromant has introduced CoroTap 100 with -PM geometry, a family of optimized straight flute cut taps for ISO P materials. Engineered with a high-performance chip-breaking design engineered to reduce production interruptions and eliminate the need for manual chip removal, the CoroTap 100 family enables a safer production environment and a more stable machining process with continuous, reliable output and minimal manual intervention, the company reported. "By integrating precise chip management with high-quality threading, we a...

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Estes Design & Mfg Launches New Machining Department

Estes Design & Manufacturing, a provider of precision sheet metal fabrication and manufacturing services based in Indianapolis, IN, has launched a new machining department with 5-axis capability. The expansion will support customers with the machining of complex geometrical components for aerospace, defense, and other tight-tolerance industries. The new machining department is integrated into Estes' AS9100D-compliant quality management system, reinforcing the company's commitment to compliance, traceability, and consistent manufacturing ...

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EMCO Corporation Opens State-of-the-Art Showroom

EMCO Corporation, a provider of precision CNC lathes, milling machines, and advanced machining solutions, has announced the opening of its EMCO Corporation Showroom and Customer Experience Center. Strategically located in Wixom, MI, the showroom provides manufacturers, educators, and industry partners with a hands-on environment to explore EMCO Corporation's comprehensive portfolio-from entry-level CNC turning and milling platforms to high-performance, multi-axis machining solutions-demonstrated in real-world production scenarios. &qu...

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Digital Tool Management for Efficient Production

Automation and digitalization are crucial for the long-term success of medium-sized CNC contract manufacturers in. One example of how this can work is Strunk GmbH from Germany. The company has fully digitized its tool management using a HAIMER Microset Presetter, WinTool tool management software, and a Toolbase dispensing system-including data exchange with CAD/CAM and ERP systems. Strunk GmbH is a CNC contract manufacturer with around 45 employees, specializing in difficult-to-machine materials and complex components. Managing Director P...

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