Chris Pasion

Chris Pasion Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining

Holemaking

Big Daishowa Rough Boring Head Streamlines Setup

The twin-cutter SWS rough boring head provides simultaneous diameter adjustment to both cartridges.

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Medical

Greenleaf End Mills Optimize Machining Stability

Capstone-360 end mills are well suited for machining HRSAs, cast iron and hardened steel materials for the aerospace, oil and gas, power generation and medical industries.

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Milling Tools

Emuge-Franken End Mills Provide High Metal Removal Rates

TiNox-Cut VAR end mills are designed for hard-to-cut materials from stainless steel and titanium to Inconel and nickel alloys.

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Nikon CT Technology Provides High-Resolution Scanning

Limited Angle CT provides detailed inspection of specific areas of interest within larger components.

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Automation

Beckhoff Automation Platform Expands Modularity

The MX-System baseplate in size 3 offers an additional row of data slots, which opens up possibilities for larger machines with complex control requirements.

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CAD/CAM

Concepts NREC Software Suite Supports Turbomachinery Operations

Concepts NREC’s MAX-PAC machining software features a major upgrade to the MAX-SI module of five-axis machining of integrally shrouded impellers.

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SPS Atlanta 2025 Addresses Manufacturing Challenges With Automation-Focused Solutions, Dynamic Education Programs

Taking place September 16-18, 2025, at the Georgia World Congress Center, the U.S. debut of Smart Production Solutions (SPS Atlanta) offers a focused platform to drive automation forward and reinforce American industrial strength.

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Holemaking

Severance Countersinks Reduce Machining Vibrations

Severance countersinks feature staggered cutting edges, which inhibit the occurrence of resonant (harmonic) vibration.

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Milling Tools

Horn Milling System Enables Efficient Machining of Aluminum

The DM 50 series features a modular design for quick adaptation to a variety of applications while keeping operating and maintenance costs low.

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Automation

Vericut Software Update Features AI-Integrated Workflows

Vericut 9.6 features a range of productivity-focused enhancements that simplify machining workflows and improve collaboration across the shop floor.

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Turning Tools

Sandvik Coromant Turning Adapters Enhance Vibration Control

Sandvik Coromant’s Silent Tools turning adapters provide improved internal turning at long overhangs.

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Workholding

Jergens Combination Pallet Enables Quick-change Versatility

The QL2 quick-change workholding system features dual pattern configuration, making it a single solution accommodating both industry standard mounting options for broader overall application.

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