Chris Pasion

Chris Pasion Managing Editor, ¸ßÅâÂÊÁùºÏ²Ê | Production Machining

CAD/CAM

Open Mind Software Streamlines Five-Axis Programming

Eastec 2025: HyperMill 2025’s five-axis automatic tool orientation mode algorithm uses a pre-analysis of the entire tool path to calculate machining sequences of simultaneous and indexed tool movements.

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Cutting Tools

Tungaloy Grooving Tools Enhance Machining Stability

The TetraForceCut and TetraMiniCut series are designed to provide greater productivity across external grooving, parting-off, face grooving, threading and custom profiling applications.

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Mazak Open House Events Will Showcase Range of Machining Technology

The Discover More With Mazak Northeast event takes place May 13-14, 2025, in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. Additionally, its Southwest event will take place June 18-19, 2025, at the company’s facility in Houston, Texas.

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Turning Tools

Sumitomo Turning Grades Increase Tool Life for Machining Titanium Alloys

Eastec 2025: The AC9115T and AC9125T turning grades feature Sumitomo’s Absotech coating technology and tungsten carbide-based composition, which suppresses chemical reactions with titanium alloys and increases wear resistance.

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Cutting Tools

Kaiser Threading Inserts Cut in Wide Range of Applications

The Thinbit Mini Groove ‘N Turn Acme threading inserts can be used to cut centralizing or stub profiles by overcutting. They can be used for internal Acme threads on parts with bore diameters of 0.325" and larger.

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Mastercam Appoints Company President

Acting as the interim president since December 2024, Russ Bukowski has been chosen to lead the company through its next phase of growth and expansion.

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Workholding

SMW Connection Kit Enables Fast Power-to-Manual Chuck Conversion

The Manual Jack connection kit is compatible with stationary milling machines, five-axis machines and mill-turn machines, making it well suited for multipallet systems that require versatility and efficiency.

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Cutting Tools

Emuge-Franken Taps Feature Universal Threading Geometry

The MultiTap NPT/NPTF pipe taps feature a specialized, shortened projection length when compared to traditional ANSI standard taper taps, decreasing cycle time and increasing tool life.

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Kyocera Precision Tools Publishes Indexable Cutting Tool Catalog

The Indexable Cutting Tool Catalog showcases the company’s advanced tooling solutions for turning, milling and holemaking applications.

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Milling Tools

Walter Milling Cutters Provide High-Quality Surface Finishes

Eastec 2025: The MP270, MP271 and MP470 milling tools are designed to reduce cutting forces and minimize machining vibrations due to their optimized geometries.

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Women in Manufacturing Announces Partnership With Society of Women Engineers

The collaboration aims to foster growth and connectivity for women in the manufacturing and engineering sectors.

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Tormach Conveyor Automates Chip Removal

By automatically removing chips, the Chip Conveyor Kit prevents buildup in filter baskets to provide optimal coolant flow and reduce maintenance tasks.

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