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May 24, 2023

Conventional metal 3D-printed repair of damaged mechanical parts in machines requires bulky equipment and wastes metal powder — challenges overcome by laser-directed energy deposition. Now, a new method helps eliminate trial and error in LDED. Read more

The nature of work on the shop floor has evolved over the past 50 years, but the perception in the world at large of what our trade does has not kept pace. Read more
3D printing keeps helicopters flying

When aerospace and defense giant Leonardo found that its main rotor blade restraint cradles were not living up to standards, 3D printing offered a solution. Read more
Additive manufacturing has evolved since the introduction of the first 3D printer in 1981 to become the latest manufacturing process to revolutionize engineering design and the production of prototype parts. Despite its advancements, the process has yet to become mainstream in manufacturing, and we are still a long way from it replacing more traditional processes.

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With more than 3,000 new products in inch sizes, Walter has expanded its industry leading line of solid carbide milling tools. The newest lineup of tools provides cost-efficiency for different milling processes including slotting, ramping, roughing, and finishing. With unique geometries and improved coatings, there are tools for all applications and all materials.
Xact Wire EDM has the expertise in Small Hole EDM drilling in carbide and other high speed steels in machining coolant holes in cutting tools, end mills and other similar parts used in the cutting tool industry. Contact us to learn more and discuss your projects.
The NXT from Star Cutter Co. is a small-footprint machine with a large grind zone and the ability to run small- and large-diameter wheels. It uses fewer moving parts and easily configurable options — at a competitive price point.

Marposs

Acquires a variety of tool dimensions in a single instant using shadow projection where an illuminated object projects its shadow onto the camera.

Jergens Inc.

Available in both inch and metric dimensions as a standard or Lift-Check™ style that features a proprietary hex head bolt with Go / No-Go identification.

HORN USA Inc.

Offers a high degree of flexibility for adaptation to different machine types. Standardized modules bridge several interfaces at the same time.
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