Machines

Automotive

Coherent and II-VI Partner on Turnkey Laser Welding Solution

Coherent and II-VI are teaming up to provide a turnkey solution for automotive laser welding, which they say will particularly benefit aluminum- and copper-welding applications.

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Grinding

Husqvarna Group Acquires Blastrac

Husqvarna Group’s Construction Division has acquired Blastrac, expanding Husqvarna’s repertoire of surface preparation solutions.

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Offline Glebar CNC Wheel Dresser Boosts Grinding Efficiency

Glebar Company has released its new, offline DM-9CNC Wheel Dresser, which offers CNC-based contour dressing for grinding wheels.

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Turning Machines

Why Binderless CBN Inserts Turn Titanium Faster

A new formulation of cubic boron nitride could provide a more solid alternative to cemented carbide as finish-machining becomes more demanding. 

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Jenoptik's F-Theta Lens Withstands Kilowatt-Powered Lasers

Jenoptik’s F-Theta lens continues the Silverline lens tradition of high durability and high precision, while its design prevents back reflections.

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Simmons Now Offering Niles-Simmons Machines in North America

Simmons Machine Tool Corporation will offer Niles-Simmons precision CNC machining centers in North America through its Niles Technical Application Center.

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Grinding

Glebar PG-9DHD Form Grinder Reduces Green Ceramic Scrap Rate

Glebar’s PG-9DHD Centerless Form Grinder specializes in grinding pre-sintered ceramic shafts without chipping or breaking.

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EDM

GF Machining Expands Direct Support Areas

GF Machining has announced that it will transition to direct sales and support, starting Jan. 1 for several states across the U.S.

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Turning Machines

Tormach 8L Lathe Promotes Affordable CNC Turning

Tormach’s new 8L Lathe offers a capable, compact CNC turning machine for shops and individuals on a budget, with PathPilot software and a unique 5C spindle.

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Cutting AM Parts from Build Plate Turns Wire EDM Upside Down

GF Machining Solutions found it had to modify nearly every aspect of a wire EDM machine to efficiently handle the challenges of removing 3D printed parts from build plates. Here is a look at a machine tool developed entirely for the needs of metal additive manufacturing.

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