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25 Apr 2025
How I Made It: Aneesa Muthana
Aneesa Muthana grew up helping out at her parents’ Chicago grinding shop before striking out on her own in the ‘90s. When business slowed down dramatically, she embraced change and built her machine shop into a modern facility using Swiss-type CNC machines.__PRESENT

22 Apr 2025
3 Trends From PMTS 2025
The 2025 Precision Machining Technology Show provided an excellent look at the variety of machining solutions catering to the U.S. metalworking industry, including a range of automation solutions for turned and milled parts.

15 Apr 2025
“Turning” the Tables: 10 Must-Read Articles to Sharpen Your Lathe Game
From complex Swiss-type lathes to turning basics, we’ve rounded up 10 turning articles for both beginners and advanced machinists.

7 Apr 2025
Soft Skills Prove a Sharp Edge in Plastics Manufacturing
East Coast Precision Manufacturing’s uncommon specialties attract many customers — but its prompt, earnest communication strategy is what wins it repeat business.

25 Mar 2025
View From My Shop: The Challenge of a One-Man Machine Shop
Mason Montalvo took up the challenge of starting his own shop running manual machine tools to produce complex parts.

21 Mar 2025
Inverted Milling Offers Power in a Compact Machine
To compete in terms of stability and horsepower, Modig’s recent IM-8 mill takes an unorthodox approach: positioning the spindle at the bottom of the work area.
Tooling See All

24 Feb 2025
Stability Maps for Milling
Selecting stable radial depths of cut for 2.5D milling.

22 Jan 2025
Picking the Right End Mill
Kennametal global product manager Katie Myers explains how cutting tool features can impact machining strategies for different materials.

10 Jan 2025
Inside the Process of Cutting Tool Recycling
Global Tungsten & Powders, part of the Ceratizit Group, sheds light on the processing steps that convert a shop’s used inserts into new tools and other applications.

6 Jan 2025
Indexable Drill Heads Double Profitability
Moving to a robust line of indexable drills enabled this shop to dramatically alter the manufacturing process for a problem part, doubling its profitability.

23 Dec 2024
Measuring Torque, Thrust Force for Smart Drilling Operations
To monitor drilling operations for smart manufacturing solutions, torque and thrust force can be measured.

18 Dec 2024
PowRgrip Responds to Three Tooling Trends
Rego-Fix’s PowRgrip tooling system has expanded over the past 20 years to incorporate a wider range of tool sizes, as well as automation.
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8 May 2025
Get with the Program(ming): 10 Articles to Help You Transform Your Data
Collecting data but not sure how to use it? You’re not alone. See how smart shops are turning raw machine data into real results—better decisions, smoother operations, and measurable ROI.

30 Apr 2025
The Shift Toward Smarter Shops: Real-World Stories of Data-Driven Manufacturing
Data-driven manufacturing is no longer theoretical. In this special issue of Modern Machine Shop, we present five stories of how digital tools — including AI co-pilots, predictive analytics, and real-time feedback — optimize operations and reduce downtime.

21 Apr 2025
Enhancing the Shop Floor with AI
How can AI and digital twins use data gathered on the shop floor? Learn how these digital tools can improve efficiency through programming, maintenance, sustainability and more.

11 Apr 2025
Digital Twin Provides Real-Time Feedback on Part Quality
By gathering data directly from the sensors of the CNC machine, the digital twin offered by Gemineering can identify whether a part is in tolerance and even identify the moment in the toolpath when a part fails to achieve tolerance.

24 Mar 2025
Machine Monitoring Integrates With ERP to Reduce Errors
By investing in machine monitoring that links machine data with the shop’s ERP system, this machine shop broke down communication barriers and dramatically reduced errors.

19 May 2025
Digital Twins Hand Moldmaker a Programming Edge
How can digital twins help solve a labor shortage? This tool and die shop uses digital twin technology to reverse engineer molds for glass bottles, making the process both faster and more reliable.
Measurement See All

7 May 2025
Common Methods for Measuring Workpiece Radii
With today’s complicated and very high-precision parts, workpiece radii can have a variety of shapes and contours. Sophisticated tools can help simplify the measurement process.

5 May 2025
How To (Better) Make a Micrometer
How does an inspection equipment manufacturer organize its factory floor? Join us as we explore the continuous improvement strategies and culture shifts The L.S. Starrett Company is implementing across the over 500,000 square feet of its Athol, Massachusetts, headquarters.

18 Apr 2025
Surface Finish Underfoot
Surface finish has a role in everything we see and touch.

31 Mar 2025
Tips for Ensuring the Performance of a Surface Finish Measuring System
Industry standards for surface finish help define the specifications of the instruments, how they are used, the results they provide and how they can be tested for performance.

26 Feb 2025
Marathon Precision’s Engineering Playground: One Shop’s Secret to Sustaining High Tech, Low-Volume and High Morale
Half an airplane on the wall, a ten-foot metal dragon, and a full-blown recording studio might not scream “manufacturing efficiency,” yet Marathon Precision proves otherwise. Here’s how forging, complex CNC operations and staff-driven creative projects combine to fuel the shop’s productivity and profitability.

25 Feb 2025
Zeiss Showcases Innovative Metrology Technology at Online Event
Zeiss will reveal seven new metrology technologies and software updates at its Zeiss Live Tech Reveal on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. ET.
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22 Apr 2025
3 Trends From PMTS 2025
The 2025 Precision Machining Technology Show provided an excellent look at the variety of machining solutions catering to the U.S. metalworking industry, including a range of automation solutions for turned and milled parts.

21 Apr 2025
Enhancing the Shop Floor with AI
How can AI and digital twins use data gathered on the shop floor? Learn how these digital tools can improve efficiency through programming, maintenance, sustainability and more.

9 Apr 2025
AMRs Are Moving Into Manufacturing: 4 Considerations for Implementation
AMRs can provide a flexible, easy-to-use automation platform so long as manufacturers choose a suitable task and prepare their facilities.

28 Mar 2025
4 Manufacturing Trends That Cannot Be Ignored
The next five years will present their own unique set of challenges, and shops can alleviate them by embracing these technologies and trends.

20 Mar 2025
Blueprints to Chips: CAD/CAM Tips and Tricks
This collection of articles delves into the latest CAD/CAM innovations, from AI-driven automation and optimized tool paths to the impact of digital twins and system requirements.

19 Mar 2025
3 Machine Options to Aid Automation
Don’t overlook controller options, process security options and coolant handling when staring down the line items of a new machine purchase.
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4 Feb 2025
Why Add TASC to Your List?
TASC 2025 takes place in Indianapolis this August. Attendees will be able to learn automation strategies from their peers: All information—no bluster.

23 Jan 2025 Automation
Why We Ask Machine Shop Leaders to Speak at TASC – The Automated Shop Conference
TASC is our industry’s premier peer-to-peer automation stage where America’s shop leaders refine the art of metalworking and CNC machining. For conference speakers, it's also an opportunity to showcase your skills and gain exposure for your business. Here are five why stepping into the spotlight at TASC could be your smartest move toward elevating your shop.

10 Oct 2024 Machines
IMTS 2024: Trends & Takeaways From the Modern Machine Shop Editorial Team
The Modern Machine Shop editorial team highlights their takeaways from IMTS 2024 in a video recap.

9 Sep 2024 Basics
10 Tips to Make the Most of IMTS
IMTS only happens every two years. Here’s how to make the most of your time at the 2024 show.

23 Oct 2023 Automation
Takeaways From TASC
Across a range of technical presentations aimed at small and mid-sized job shops, the first-ever Automated Shop Conference (TASC) offered insights into several automated technologies, implementation strategies, shopfloor training tips, and even the untapped power of automated coolant delivery.

26 Sep 2023 Automation
3 TASC Topics That Touch on Automation Considerations for Job Shops
Automation is no longer a luxury in manufacturing today – it’s a necessity. The Automated Shop Conference (TASC) will connect job shops with experts who offer advice and considerations for this process.
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13 Sep 2024
DN Solutions America Unveils Impressive Chicago Technical Center at IMTS 2024
New tech center is serving as a cutting-edge showroom and a technological hub for advanced machining applications.

13 Sep 2024
Coming to McCormick Place in April: Additive FOR Manufacturing at Formnext Chicago
New U.S.-based event announced in 2021 finally debuts next year: focuses on complete additive manufacturing value chain. More at formnextchicago.com.

12 Sep 2024
Chiron Group Unveils Virtual Showroom & Live Demos at IMTS 2024
Chiron Group combines the best of both worlds at IMTS 2024, featuring live demonstrations of their Micro5 and Mill 2000 machines, alongside a cutting-edge virtual showroom. This innovative approach allows visitors to explore Chiron’s full product lineup without the logistical challenges of transporting large equipment.

12 Sep 2024
JTEKT Debuts Eight Machines at IMTS
Half of the 16 machines in the company’s booth are world or North American debuts.

12 Sep 2024
Go Big or Go Home: Hwacheon Displays a Wide Variety of Machinery at IMTS 2024
Learn more about the variety of technology and machinery Hwacheon Machinery America, Inc. is featuring at its IMTS 2024 booth.

12 Sep 2024
FANUC Details Robotic Vision, ROBODRILLS and More at IMTS 2024
FANUC’s IMTS 2024 booth includes real-time demonstrations that show the abilities of its equipment, including robots, controllers and machine tools.
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7 May 2025
Common Methods for Measuring Workpiece Radii
With today’s complicated and very high-precision parts, workpiece radii can have a variety of shapes and contours. Sophisticated tools can help simplify the measurement process.

30 Apr 2025
The Shift Toward Smarter Shops: Real-World Stories of Data-Driven Manufacturing
Data-driven manufacturing is no longer theoretical. In this special issue of Modern Machine Shop, we present five stories of how digital tools — including AI co-pilots, predictive analytics, and real-time feedback — optimize operations and reduce downtime.

23 Apr 2025
3 Strategies for Effective CNC Programming Standardization
Use these strategies to streamline CNC programming with standardized processes, boosting efficiency and precision in modern manufacturing. Learn practical tips to optimize your workflow.

18 Apr 2025
Surface Finish Underfoot
Surface finish has a role in everything we see and touch.

2 Apr 2025
Can U.S. Manufacturing Beat Trade Volatility? Lessons from Tormach's Global Strategy
As new tariffs loom, Tormach’s CEO shares how the company has adapted its supply chain to mitigate risk. By shifting production from Asia to Mexico and redesigning key products, the company is showing how strategic agility is the key to surviving and thriving in a volatile trade environment.

31 Mar 2025
Tips for Ensuring the Performance of a Surface Finish Measuring System
Industry standards for surface finish help define the specifications of the instruments, how they are used, the results they provide and how they can be tested for performance.
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6 May 2025
Shop Tour Video: Inside an Aviation & Defense Machine Shop
Grants. Software. Process consolidation. These three pillars can bring new life to a shop, enabling it to take on more complex jobs with faster turnarounds. In this shop tour, find out how MSP Manufacturing has used each pillar to solidify itself as a reliable partner for defense and aerospace companies.

25 Mar 2025
View From My Shop: The Challenge of a One-Man Machine Shop
Mason Montalvo took up the challenge of starting his own shop running manual machine tools to produce complex parts.

4 Mar 2025
Shop Tour Video: Inside a Family-Owned Machine Shop Specializing in High-Precision Plastics
In this episode of “View From My Shop,” East Coast Precision Manufacturing guides us through their plastics job shop. Learn how this shop has quickly and inexpensively built out its shop floor, as well as how it formed a niche for itself during difficult business conditions.

6 Feb 2025
Shop Tour Video: You've Never Seen a Manufacturing Facility Like This
In the latest installment of our “View From My Shop” series, explore Marathon Precision’s multi-process approach to manufacturing, where blacksmiths and hand-forged dies meet state-of-the-art CNC machining. Discover how restoring classic muscle cars and building custom art projects creates a dynamic shop culture — and draws top talent to this unique and innovative metalworking facility.

9 Jan 2025
Shop Tour Video: From Garage Shop to Leading Aerospace Supplier
From repairing aircraft interiors to manufacturing medical implants, Superior Joining Technologies excels at CNC machining, TIG welding, laser welding, and NADCAP-accredited nondestructive testing. Discover how this Rockford-based company supports the aerospace industry through a combination of advanced technologies.

19 Dec 2024
Inside a High-Volume CNC Shop Powered by Custom Shop Management Software | Machine Shop Tour
How does a CNC machine shop meet the demands of high-volume aerospace and medical manufacturing? In this shop tour, Hirsh Precision Products showcases how their custom production management software integrates with the shop floor to drive efficiency, quality control, and traceability — and serve as the backbone of their AS9100 and ISO 13485-certified operations.
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11 Apr 2023
Made in the USA - Season 2 Episode 6: Why, and How, Hardinge is Reshoring Machine Tool Production
In this episode of Made in the USA, several executives and senior staff at Hardinge give their first-person account of how they formulated the plan to shift the manufacturing of its milling and turning product lines from its Taiwan plant to its plant in Elmira, New York, the major challenges they encountered and the rewards that made it worth the effort.

7 Mar 2023
Made in the USA - Season 2 Episode 4: A Measured Approach
The L.S. Starrett Co. has been manufacturing precision measurement tools in Athol, Massachusetts, since 1880. Attention to U.S. manufacturing often focuses on reshoring manufacturing from other countries, but Starrett never left. The facility in Athol employs hundreds and produces thousands of tools that remain vital for measurement in machining and other fields.

21 Feb 2023
Made in the USA - Season 2 Episode 3: The Robots Come Home
The latest episode “Made in the USA” podcast explores a company that uses collaborative robots, one of the key tools helping US machine shops and other manufacturers compete with lower cost countries by automating production.

7 Feb 2023
Made in the USA - Season 2 Episode 2: Man, No Smoke!
When Puneet and Neelam Neotia moved from India to the United States several years ago, they brought with them a family background in manufacturing and CNC machining. Now the couple is working to get their startup machine shop off the ground, sourcing new customers and getting the word out about their shop in Clarksville, Indiana. The couple — proud to publicize their "Made in the USA" parts — is leveraging family connections and manufacturing capabilities back in India, but not in the way that some people assume.

24 Jan 2023
Made in the USA - Season 2 Episode 1: A Return From China
Entrepreneur Scott Colosimo found early success in China producing parts for his Cleveland-based motorcycle company in the mid-2000s. This is the story of how IP theft issues overwhelmed the business, prompting Colosimo and his team to start over from scratch — and move production back to the United States.

12 Jan 2023
Made in the USA – Season 1 Episode 6: The Way Forward
So far, Made in the USA has looked into system-wide effects of broken supply chains, automation, skilled workforce issues and our perception of manufacturing jobs — examining each topic through a prism of individual experiences. For this final episode for Season 1, let’s look at one more system-wide question and bring it back to personal perspectives: Is there today a new dawn, a new moment for American manufacturing?
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22 Apr 2025 Basics
Machine Shop MBA
Making Chips and Modern Machine Shop are teaming up for a new podcast series called Machine Shop MBA—designed to help manufacturers measure their success against the industry’s best. Through the lens of the Top Shops benchmarking program, the series explores the KPIs that set high-performing shops apart, from machine utilization and first-pass yield to employee engagement and revenue per employee.

16 Apr 2025 Economics
Last Chance! 2025 Top Shops Benchmarking Survey Still Open Through April 30
Don’t miss out! Modern Machine Shop's Top Shops Benchmarking Survey is still open — but not for long. This is your last chance to a receive free, customized benchmarking report that includes actionable feedback across several shopfloor and business metrics.

23 Sep 2024 Turning Machines
Top Shops: Designing a Shop to Meet Customer Needs
Working closely with customers and making careful investments has enabled this Wisconsin machine shop to tackle difficult jobs with tight deadlines as a core part of its business.

11 Sep 2024 Aerospace
How a Custom ERP System Drives Automation in Large-Format Machining
Part of Major Tool’s 52,000 square-foot building expansion includes the installation of this new Waldrich Coburg Taurus 30 vertical machining center.

4 Sep 2024 Top Shops
Creating a Learning Culture at JD Machine
JD Machine, 2024’s Top Shops Honoree in Human Resources, embodies its “Education for Life” core value with a robust apprenticeship program and significant continuous improvement efforts.

2 Sep 2024 Top Shops
Machine Shop Mastery: Insights from America’s Top Shops
Ever wonder what sets Top Shops apart from the competition? Dive into their award-winning practices and explore behind-the-scenes strategies for operational excellence.
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6 May 2025 View From My Shop
Shop Tour Video: Inside an Aviation & Defense Machine Shop
Grants. Software. Process consolidation. These three pillars can bring new life to a shop, enabling it to take on more complex jobs with faster turnarounds. In this shop tour, find out how MSP Manufacturing has used each pillar to solidify itself as a reliable partner for defense and aerospace companies.

26 Mar 2025
How I Made It: Jared Doerfler
Jared Doerfler quit his comfortable job and taught himself CNC machining to launch his boutique putter company in small-town Iowa. With zero prior machining experience, Doerfler poured his life savings into a dream — crafting high-quality, American-made golf putters in his own machine shop. A story of risk, resilience and turning passion into reality.

25 Mar 2025 View From My Shop
View From My Shop: The Challenge of a One-Man Machine Shop
Mason Montalvo took up the challenge of starting his own shop running manual machine tools to produce complex parts.

12 Mar 2025 Aerospace
Function Over Form
While the metalworking industry includes a wide variety of machine shops, it is worthwhile remembering that the differences obscure a key commonality: they all run on human ingenuity.

4 Mar 2025 Vertical Machining Centers
Shop Tour Video: Inside a Family-Owned Machine Shop Specializing in High-Precision Plastics
In this episode of “View From My Shop,” East Coast Precision Manufacturing guides us through their plastics job shop. Learn how this shop has quickly and inexpensively built out its shop floor, as well as how it formed a niche for itself during difficult business conditions.

6 Feb 2025 View From My Shop
Shop Tour Video: You've Never Seen a Manufacturing Facility Like This
In the latest installment of our “View From My Shop” series, explore Marathon Precision’s multi-process approach to manufacturing, where blacksmiths and hand-forged dies meet state-of-the-art CNC machining. Discover how restoring classic muscle cars and building custom art projects creates a dynamic shop culture — and draws top talent to this unique and innovative metalworking facility.
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9 May 2025 CAD/CAM
Open Mind Technologies' CAD/CAM Software Boosts Machining Productivity
Eastec 2025: Open Mind Technologies’ HyperMill 2025 CAD/CAM Software Suite includes enhanced programming and machining strategies to boost productivity and precision in five-axis and mill/turn machining.

9 May 2025 Holemaking
Allied Drilling System Enables High Penetration Rates
Eastec 2025: The T-A Pro high penetration drilling system offers customers a high performance drilling solution which combines excellent penetration capabilities with versatility across a wide range of sizes.

9 May 2025 Holemaking
Heule Drills Maintain Precise Results at High Feed Rates
Eastec 2025: DCC tooling is designed to drill and chamfer both sides of the workpiece in a single operation without turning the workpiece or changing tooling.

8 May 2025 Laser & Waterjet
Omax Waterjet Machine Eliminates Need for Secondary Machining
Eastec 2025: The Maxiem 1530 JetMachining Center is designed to deliver versatile, easy to use machining from prototype development to full-scale production.

8 May 2025 Cutting Tools
Schwanog Insertable Tooling System Eliminates Presetting
Eastec 2025: Schwanog’s insertable tooling systems can eliminate the need to preset the tool due to tool changeovers being accomplished directly in the machine.

7 May 2025 Toolholders
Platinum Tooling Shrink-Fit Technology Enables Flexible Tooling Connections
Eastec 2025: Platinum Tooling distributes Rineck shrink-fit tooling and shrink-fit machine technology, including standard and custom shrink-fit toolholders with various connections, including CAT, HSK, BT, SK, PSC and straight shank extensions.
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14 May 2025
SolidShop: SolidCAM’s Ecosystem for Shop Floor Data Management
Discover how SolidShop seamlessly integrates G-code editing, G-code machine simulation, SolidCAM for operators, DNC and CNC machine monitoring into the SolidCAM complete ecosystem. This enables you to control, monitor and maximize your shop's productivity. Agenda: System modules overview G-code machine simulation PDM SolidCAM for operators Monitoring SolidShop in action

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Advanced Roughing Techniques for Blisk Machining
Join Sandvik Coromant for an informative webinar on efficient roughing techniques for machining Blisk components. Explore strategies to optimize tool performance, minimize wear and address the challenges of complex geometries. Learn how indexable carbide options and solid round tools can enhance results in these demanding applications. Agenda: Understanding HRSA materials, complex geometries and machine tool capabilities Analyzing various roughing strategies for optimal performance Selecting the best roughing method to enhance tool life and part quality Choosing the right tools and settings for different roughing strategies Case studies and machining trials performed on inconel and titanium materials

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Smart Manufacturing: Simplifying Your Machine Tool Automation
Discover how to program KUKA robots directly from your CNC controls — no robot programmer required. This webinar will showcase practical examples of plug-and-play communication between your machine tool and robot, enabling direct robot control through your existing CNC interface. Learn how to bridge the gap between robot integration and machine tool automation, by utilizing your existing in-house resources. Agenda: Introduction to KUKA Robotics Overview of machine tool automation using robots Advantages of controlling a robot from your CNC interface Functions and features of KUKA.PLC mxAutomation Simplifying machine tool automation with examples

On Demand
Automated CNC Machine Tending: A Practical Guide to Robotic Integration
Manufacturers and CNC shops face pressure to boost efficiency, cut costs and tackle labor challenges. Robotic machine tending can help, but success requires more than just a robot. Join Vention’s webinar to learn from experts with experience in 4,000+ automation deployments. They’ll cover key considerations, technical capabilities and best practices to ensure a smooth integration. Whether you're new to automation or optimizing an existing setup, this session will equip you with the knowledge to implement robotic machine tending confidently. Agenda: The real-world impact of robotic machine tending on workforce and production efficiency Key factors to consider when evaluating automation for your CNC machines How to integrate robots into existing operations and workflows Live examples and case studies from successful deployments

On Demand
5 Benefits of All-in-One CAD/CAM for a Wide Range of Machines
Does your machine shop include a wide range of CNC machines? Having a single, all-in-one CAD/CAM system for all your CNC machines is efficient and cost-effective. This webinar will provide information on five of the top benefits of implementing a fully-integrated CAD/CAM system with solutions for all your CNC machines. Agenda: Learn how an all-in-one CAD/CAM system will help streamline your workflows and provide faster design to manufacturing See a demonstration of CAM software for a wide range of CNC machines — with functionality for milling up to five-axis simultaneous, turning, mill turning, wire EDM, routers, lasers, waterjets, probing and more Receive information on how a fully-integrated CAD/CAM system improves accuracy, eliminates data translation issues, lowers training requirements and provides overall cost savings

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Utilizing Digital Tools to Maintain Manufacturing Compliance
Staying compliant with regulatory bodies, customer requirements and supplier needs are an absolute necessity for manufacturers. If you want to maintain a respected reputation, retain trading partners and grow your business, you must be up to date on the never-ending changes your industry demands. Hear from Bobbie Jarvi, VP of Radley Operations, on how digital tools and an experienced software partner can not only bring you into compliance but help you stay there. CAI will share real-life use cases of manufacturers in a variety of industries on their efforts to stay compliant and how manufacturing software helped get them there.

13 May 2025 New & Upcoming
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13 May 2025
Manufacturing Technology Series EAST 2025
The Manufacturing Technology Series East, featuring EASTEC in West Springfield, Massachusetts — is at the epicenter of a region that is a traditional manufacturing powerhouse. Historically, more than 700 companies have connected at this event to network, learn from industry experts and explore the latest manufacturing technologies.

20 May 2025
Extrusion Conference 2025
Extrusion's general sessions cover best practices, troubleshooting and processing solutions that can help you run your operation and maximize the utilization of your existing assets—as efficiently as possible. Extrusion professionals from the shop floor to the front office are represented at the Extrusion Conference. You’ll meet the entire global supply chain: manufacturing managers, supervisors, engineers and technicians, as well as engineers and technical managers at OEMs and other firms.

12 Aug 2025
TASC 2025
TASC returns for its third edition as a two-day conference on August 12-13, 2025 in Indianapolis, IN. Participants will walk away with a world-class education in shop automation and then head to the floor to see the technology in action and meet with automation leaders. From machine shop owners to managers and technical leaders, we attract the CNC machining industry’s innovators across machine shops of all sizes. Attendees learn from experts transitioning to lights-out machining and automating mid- to high-volume operations.

25 Aug 2025
National Composites Week 2025
The goal of National Composites Week is to celebrate and bring attention to the myriad ways that composite materials and composites manufacturing contributes to the products and structures that shape the American manufacturing landscape today. Learn how you can participate in this year's National Composites Week on NationalCompositesWeek.com.

8 Sep 2025
FABTECH 2025
North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event heads to McCormick Place, September 8-11, 2025. FABTECH provides a convenient ‘one-stop shop’ venue where you can meet with world-class suppliers, see the latest industry products and developments, and find the tools to improve productivity, increase profits and discover new solutions to all of your metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing needs. Future U.S. Show Dates and Locations 2026 – October 21-23 at Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV 2027 – September 13-16 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL

16 Sep 2025
SPS Smart Production Solutions Atlanta
Being held September 16 – 18, 2025 at the Georgia World Congress Center, SPS Smart Production Solutions Atlanta is bringing innovations, insight, and expertise across the exhibit floor as well as within the educational programming. Be a part of this dynamic platform joining the North American automation industry with international suppliers from around the globe.

12 May 2025 New & Upcoming
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23 Apr 2025
3 Strategies for Effective CNC Programming Standardization
Use these strategies to streamline CNC programming with standardized processes, boosting efficiency and precision in modern manufacturing. Learn practical tips to optimize your workflow.

19 Mar 2025 91��Ƶ Fluids
3 Machine Options to Aid Automation
Don’t overlook controller options, process security options and coolant handling when staring down the line items of a new machine purchase.

21 Feb 2025 Data-Driven Manufacturing
Turning the Corner on Virtual Machining and Simulation
Simulation software’s effectiveness comes down to proper implementation and alignment with shop priorities.

17 Jan 2025 Five-Axis
When to Use 3+2 Versus Full Five-Axis for Finishing Operations
Consider the entire system — along with your goals — when deciding between a full five-axis or a 3+2 approach.

19 Dec 2024 Additive Manufacturing
How Additive Can Complement Subtractive Manufacturing
Think of additive and subtractive as complementary processes, rather than being in opposition.

21 Nov 2024 Workholding
Prioritizing Workholding Density Versus Simplicity
Determining whether to use high-density fixtures or to simplify workholding requires a deeper look into the details of your parts and processes.
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The new TuffCut GP is a three flute solid carbide high-performance end mill for all types of machines and materials. The end mill is available with 0.01, 0.02 and 0.03 corner radii as standard and is said to perform well in all materials including stainless steel, Inconel and Stellite. Testing has shown the mill is designed to provide long tool life, as well as minimal tool wear deflection. It works for long cuts requiring accuracy, while working at moderate speeds and feeds. The selection includes sizes ranging from 1/8-1 inch, TiCN coated.

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