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September 20, 2023

Machining phenolic


CTE contributor Brandt Taylor urges machinists to take care with this abrasive, rapidly wearing and toxic dust producing plastic material. Read more

Better-balanced robots


Quadrupeds, the next big thing in robotics, are now more nimble thanks to Carnegie Mellon University researchers who have designed a system that enables an off-the-shelf quadruped robot to walk a narrow balance beam — a feat that is likely the first of its kind. Read more

Camp CHAMP debuts


A hands-on educational program designed to spread awareness about careers in manufacturing, Camp CHAMP debuted in June at East Leyden High School in Franklin Park, Illinois. 170 middle school students signed up for the two-day career-oriented educational event. Read more

Ask for multitask 

Because fewer people are entering the machining trade, there is tremendous pressure on everyone in the trade to become more productive and flexible. Multifunctional machine tools are one of the innovations that machine tool builders have presented to the market to address changes in our workforce and our need for more productive technologies.


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Featured Content

Rineck shrink fit tooling & machines

Platinum Tooling offers standard and custom Rineck shrink fit tool holders with various connections including CAT, HSK, BT, SK, PSC and straight shank extensions. In addition, ER shrink fit collets are available. For added rigidity, flange or dual contact holders are available for CAT and BT tapers.  Clamping range from 3mm to 32mm. 

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Coolant holes in cutting tools? Contact Xact

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.

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Smart manufacturing data platform for industrial process control

Renishaw Central is a manufacturing data platform that collects and presents process and metrology data from the shop floor. It connects to measurement devices across the manufacturing process and provides invaluable insights. Manufacturers can use these insights to analyze, identify, predict, and correct process errors before they occur.

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Innovative solutions make production more efficient

In keeping with the small footprint of the GrindSmart®660XW, Rollomatic has streamlined the grinding process: the operations required to produce an end mill on two or three machines? No longer necessary, because the GrindSmart®660XW handles the blank preparation, grinding of the tool geometry, and peel grinding of the neck in a single setup. The result: a very lean process with reduced setup times, as well as an optimized manufacturing process from A to Z!

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Superior drilling performance and long tool life

Tungaloy’s DrillMeister and AddMeisterDrill lines of head-changeable drills offer stable performance, long tool life, with significant cost-savings thanks to the elimination of tool reconditioning and reduced inventory.

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New Products at CTEmag.com

Threaded Lathe Sleeve


Allied Machine & Engineering


Now a stocked-standard way to induce coolant to newer style holders without rear pipe taps. Ideal for smaller job shops using aging lathes. 

FHN Floating Holders


Japan USA Precision Tools


Compensated for small offsets, including tilt, between the center axis of the tool and the pilot hole. Two models available for order online.

Face Milling Inserts


Dormer Pramet



The global manufacturer has added five variants of square shaped positive inserts for depths of cut up to 6.4 mm to its Pramet brand.

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