Chris Pasion

Chris Pasion Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining

Laser & Waterjet

Hypertherm Doubles Warranty Length for Plasma Cutters

Powermax plasma cutters feature extensive manual and automated metalcutting and gouging capabilities.

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Automation

Siemens CNC Control Enhances Shopfloor Productivity with Robot Integration

Siemens Digital Industries' Sinumerik 828 CNC seamlessly integrates with KUKA robots for cost-effective part handling and automation in job shops.

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Grinding

United Grinding North America to Host Precision Summit

The two-day event will feature live grinding demos, seminars and more.

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Measurement

Caron Sensor System Monitors Excessive Bar Feeder Vibrations

DTect-IT features a real-time monitoring and correction system that detects machining vibration at the spindle and takes immediate corrective action before part quality is affected.

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Five-Axis

Thermwood Five-Axis Features High Clearance for Large Parts

The Max5 large-scale five-axis CNC machine is well suited for producing large components for the aerospace, marine, automotive and construction industries.

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Holemaking

Monaghan Tooling Group Solid Carbide Taps Enhance Performance in Demanding Materials

Monaghan Tooling Group’s Vergnano H-Series High Performance Machine Taps are designed for high-speed tapping in hardened steel, nonferrous metals and superalloys with superior tool life and thread quality.

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Automation

Helmel CMM Enables High-Speed, Autonomous Measurements

The Microstar Model 320-185 CMM features an enhanced drive system with steel- and Kevlar-reinforced drive belts, enabling more aggressive motion parameters.

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Measurement

Sunnen Bore Gaging System Provides High-Precision Measurements

The PGE-6000 bore gaging system is designed to provide accuracy, versatility and efficiency in dimensional measurement.

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Holemaking

Emuge-Franken Drill Lineup Provides High-Precision Hole Quality

Emuge-Franken expands its range of holemaking tools with a number of new solid carbide drill lines.

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Aerospace

Kennametal Enhances High-Performance Drill Lineup

The KenDrill HPR Solid Carbide Long Length Drills lineup is well suited for aerospace, transportation, general engineering, energy and earthworks shops seeking increased wear resistance, toughness and durability.

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Kimura Foundry America Expands US Operations With Acquisition of VIP Tooling

The acquisition brings together advanced casting and machining capabilities, enabling faster lead times, tighter process control and better cost efficiencies for customers in key industries including automotive, energy and industrial manufacturing.

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CAD/CAM

Hexagon CAM Software Enhances Swiss-Type Functionality

Espirit Edge now includes advancements in Swiss machining and AI, enabling manufacturers to overcome programming complexity and address the widening skills gap, enhance productivity and streamline operations.

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