Upcoming Events: 2026
SHOT SHOW • Las Vegas, Nevada
January 20-23
Booths: Supplier Showcase #51506, Venetian Level 1 #41457
shotshow.org
NSMMS and CRASTE • Columbia, SC
June 22 - 25
usasymposium.com
IMTS • Chicago, Il
September 14-19
imts.com
Space Tech Expo • Anaheim, CA
June 2-4 | Booth #881
spacetechexpo.com
Applications of Ceramic Tooling in Machining
Published November 4, 2024
Ceramic machining has been around for decades, yet some manufacturers still aren’t aware of the applications for this type of tooling. Within manufacturing, ceramic cutting tools can be used in different turning and milling operations. “Heat-resistant super alloys, hard materials, chemically stable, abrasive materials — all lend themselves to ceramics,” says Denny Carpenter, senior sales and service engineer at Greenleaf Corporation.
How Custom Design Tooling Helps Increase Productivity
Published July 31, 2024
Custom tooling is a personalized solution for manufacturers looking to improve their production processes. Manufacturers who go the custom route can have tools created that meet their required specifications and standards. Despite the increased cost of custom design tooling, manufacturers can see an improved return on investment (ROI) when using custom tools.
Improving the Finish-turning Process for Critical Rotating Components in Aircraft Engines
Published April 15, 2024
Finish-turning is perhaps the most important machining process for aircraft components, and it has more stringent requirements than the machining processes that precede it. During finish-turning, machinists must be more considerate of dimensions and tolerances, and more aware of potential distortion or damage taking place.