While Sandvik says it plans to give recent acquisition Mastercam independence and keep its software platform-agnostic, the company also plans to leverage its new reach into the small to medium manufacturers to cross-sell tools.
PMTS marked not just the first machining trade show in over 18 months, but also the first show for our newest editors! Nate Fields and Evan Doran discuss what they learned at PMTS.
By using a Heimatec speed increaser provided by Platinum Tooling, Kurt Machining was able to achieve ninefold cost savings for a project engraving 6060 aluminum.
By using SLM Solutions’ vertically extended SLM 800 3D printer, Safran was able to develop and produce a large component for landing gear on a small business jet in days instead of months.
Adopting horizontal three-axis machining may require much consideration, but Alicat Scientific can attest to almost 50% cycle time reductions with a Kiwa horizontal machine.
Sandvik has agreed to acquire CAD/CAM company Cambrio. This purchase will add additional automated workflow capability to Sandvik’s software portfolio.
Machining centers offer a wide range of possible operations, but that adaptability comes with the need to stay flexible and perform successful measurements at all times.
Paperless Parts has enabled KAD Models and Prototypes to enhance its quoting accuracy and efficiency, simultaneously bolstering the shop’s cybersecurity measures.
Norton’s Ideal-Prime Internal Diameter Grinding Wheels feature optimized, proprietary grains and matrices that lengthen wheel life and improve grinding and cost efficiency.