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Practical Machinist ·

How I Get Perfect Threads Without Hand Deburring

Burrs on threads can mean rejected parts, production delays, and a whole lot of unnecessary headaches. But what if you could get clean, burr-free... The post How I Get Perfect Threads Without Hand…
New Equipment Digest ·

What We’re Watching: Clark Manufacturing Tackles Hard-to-Machine Parts

A Traverse City job shop shows how 5-axis machining, precision grinding, and in-house quality checks help it machine Inconel, subsea, and surgical parts.
The Fabricator ·

Plasma cutting cartridge helps fabricators maximize arc time

Hypertherm Associates has expanded its HyPerformance consumable product line with a new 400-amp cartridge designed to help simplify high-amperage plasma cutting and beveling of thick mild steel.
MTDCNC ·

Tungaloy Recognized for Consecutive Years of Innovation and Environmental Excellence

Tungaloy Corporation has received two awards from the Japan Cutting & Wear-Resistant Tool Association (JTA): the 2026 Environmental Special Award for ongoing improvements in CO₂ emissions intensity…
Techmaster Electronics ·

How Lab Environment Changes Your Measurements (Temperature, Humidity, Soak Time)

TL;DR: Environment is a real uncertainty contributor, not housekeeping. Temperature (specifications are usually stated near 23 °C with a tolerance), stabilization time after transport, humidity for…
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ·

Atlanta Region - Alliance Annual Report - October 9, 2026

Atlanta Region - Alliance Annual Report - October 9, 2026 montiel.jose.a… 2026-10-21 ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) And the Migrants and Minorities…
Manufacturing Dive ·

The US faces national security risks without aluminum smelters: report

No domestic smelters can produce military-specific aluminum, leaving the country reliant on supplies and exposed to disruptions from China, Russia and the United Arab Emirates.
Aerospace Manufacturing and Design ·

Quantum Technology in Space

Solving complex challenges with aluminum and titanium chambers.
American Machinist ·

FAA Approves 737 MAX-10 Deliveries

Boeing emphasized it completed rigorous safety certification program for the largest variant of its narrow-body aircraft, and expects to begin deliveries on over 1,500 backlogged orders in 2027.
Fabricating & Metalworking ·

Report: Manufacturing has the Tools to Transform, but not Always the Habits

Sandvik Coromant’s report benchmarks nearly 1,000 manufacturers against eight habits linked to resilience, productivity and sustainable growth. The post Report: Manufacturing has the Tools to…
Travers Tool Co. (Solutions) — How To Select A Hand File ·

How to Read a Vernier Caliper in 5 Steps | Travers Tool Co.

Understanding the Main Scale and Vernier Scale Learning how to read a vernier caliper is very different from reading a dial caliper , and it starts with understanding two simple components: the main…
Practical Machinist ·

I Bought Everyone in the Shop a Phone. It Actually Helped

Taking over the family machine shop means figuring out what to keep, what to change, and how to get everyone on board. Especially... The post I Bought Everyone in the Shop a Phone. It Actually Helped…
New Equipment Digest ·

Omax Waterjet, MultiCam CNC Routers Headline Chicago Scenic Studios Auction

On Oct. 27, Integra Asset Solutions is auctioning machining, fabrication, finishing, and material handling equipment from the 48-year-old Chicago scenic shop.
The Fabricator ·

Physical AI technology platform combines flexibility, consistency

Lincoln Electric has launched XpertLINC, a proprietary physical AI-enabled technology platform that integrates vision, coordinated motion, process control, and welding expertise.
MTDCNC ·

Carbon fibre beam on a 5-axis machine?! TOPNC is rethinking aerospace machining!

Lighter, faster and built for demanding aerospace applications. That’s what TOPNC is aiming to achieve by replacing conventional steel beams with a honeycomb carbon fibre design. MTDCNC’s Tom Skubala…
Techmaster Electronics ·

Renting vs Buying a Digital Caliper: Which Is Better?

Renting vs Buying a Digital Caliper: What Makes Sense for Your Lab? When evaluating how to source precision measurement tools, manufacturing teams must decide whether to rent vs buy digital caliper…
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ·

Atlanta Region - Alliance Annual Report - September 21, 2026

Atlanta Region - Alliance Annual Report - September 21, 2026 montiel.jose.a… 2026-10-21 ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) And the Migrants and Minorities…
Manufacturing Dive ·

Apple expands US supplier network for iPhone materials, components

The company added a new titanium supplier and expanded its partnership with an advanced film maker as part of a $600 billion commitment to U.S. manufacturing.
Aerospace Manufacturing and Design ·

Bombardier invests $50 million in Kansas site capabilities

Inaugurates North American Learning Center in Wichita supporting skills development for newly hired aircraft technicians.
American Machinist ·

Why Clean Parts Still Fail at the Coating Stage

Cleaning and coating together establish the condition and function of the part surface. Considering them as a single controlled process gives manufacturers better control of coating adhesion,…
Fabricating & Metalworking ·

Expanded Training Center Nearly Doubles the Size of BLM Group’s Campus

The expanded training center is a key component of a broader expansion at the company’s North American headquarters in Novi, Mich. The post Expanded Training Center Nearly Doubles the Size of BLM…
The Fabricator ·

Band saw made for large-capacity metal cutting

Kalamazoo Machine Tool offers the H 650 band saw, a semiautomatic machine designed for shops processing tubes, pipes, beams, profiles, and solid steel.
MTDCNC ·

Machine breakdown? Total Machine Support guarantees they’ll be on-site within 24 hours!

“We’re called Total Machine Support because we cover the total of the machine, no matter what it is.” From servo alarms and ballscrew failures to spindle breakdowns, electrical faults and…
Techmaster Electronics ·

Pressure Calibrator Rental: Range, Medium, Accuracy and Certificate

TL;DR: Specify a pressure calibrator rental by range including any vacuum, pneumatic or hydraulic medium, and accuracy class against your tightest tolerance, then confirm the certificate covers that…
Manufacturing Dive ·

Lawsuit accuses Essity, Edgewell, J&J of violating PFAS ban in California

Hundreds of Los Angeles County residents alleged the companies of manufacturing and selling Carefree pantyliners intentionally made with PFOA despite a legislation ban that began in January 2025.
Aerospace Manufacturing and Design ·

Web Industries expands Denton, Texas facility

Increasing footprint 20% to support growing space and satellite market.
American Machinist ·

Why an AI Tool Can Cost More Than the Job It Replaces

The manufacturers that make artificial intelligence function in day-to-day operations - and gain the most rewards - will not be the fastest adopters. They will be the ones that hold AI investments to…
Fabricating & Metalworking ·

All-in-One Pipe Cutting Process Control

Machitech’s Pipe Cut Machine runs on the NX4 Controller, the same in-house controller used across all Machitech cutting tables and pipe cutting systems. The post All-in-One Pipe Cutting Process…
The Fabricator ·

New DXF quoting capabilities help manufacturers quote faster

Paperless Parts has announced new DXF capabilities in Paperless Parts Quoting that bring geometry-driven costing to DXF files.
MTDCNC ·

Think automation means complicated training and costly downtime? DMG MORI has a surprise for you!

“With one to two hours training, you can have this up and running.” That’s right! With DMG MORI’s Robo2Go automation system, operators can get started with robot programming after minimal training.…
Techmaster Electronics ·

How Often Should You Calibrate a Digital Caliper?

How Often Should You Calibrate a Digital Caliper? Precision drives the modern manufacturing industry. Even a tiny measurement error can ruin a product. Therefore, quality control teams rely heavily…
Manufacturing Dive ·

Cleveland-Cliffs posts ‘strongest’ quarter in three years: CFO

The steelmaker is also postponing a blast furnace relining at Burns Harbor, Indiana, by one year amid a positive market backdrop supported by automotive demand and tariffs.
Aerospace Manufacturing and Design ·

Archer completes electric air taxi flights over San Francisco Bay

Northern California leg of Archer’s No Roads Tour wraps up as Midnight heads south to Los Angeles.
Fabricating & Metalworking ·

ZOLLER Awards Collins Aerospace with the ZOLLER Toolroom of the Year Award

A panel of industry experts and ZOLLER specialists awarded Collins Aerospace for significantly improving operational efficiency across its Oakville, Ontario, facility using a combination of its…
The Fabricator ·

Hammer Concepts and Designs adds new operating division

Hammer Concepts and Designs, a manufacturer of drag racing suspension components and chassis builder tooling, is expanding into local metal fabrication and finishing services through a new operating…
MTDCNC ·

Want more machining capabilities on your lathe? Cutwel’s got the tools for the job!

“Driven tools can help you stop handling and start machining.” From broaching and high-speed engraving to milling and machining tricky angles, WTO driven tools can bring a whole new level of…
Techmaster Electronics ·

Insulation and Electrical Safety Tester Calibration

TL;DR: Insulation and safety tester calibration verifies insulation resistance across very high ranges, test voltage under load (not open circuit), low-resistance continuity for bonding, earth bond…
Fabricating & Metalworking ·

Journeyman Backpack Utility Kit Organizes Oxyfuel Cutting Gear

Victor’s Journeyman Backpack Utility Kit organizes and protects Victor’s premier heavy-duty outfit for oxyfuel cutting, heating and welding. The post Journeyman Backpack Utility Kit Organizes Oxyfuel…
The Fabricator ·

Succession planning can't stand still in metal fabrication

Traditional succession planning isn't enough for today's metal fabricators. Future-focused org charts and skills gap analyses can help shops prepare for change.
MTDCNC ·

Nakamura-Tome’s New UK & Ireland Home | Steve Brown on YMT Technologies

A new home for Nakamura-Tome in the UK and Ireland — and a familiar face helping customers make the most of it. I caught up with Steve Brown at Gibbs Gears to discuss YMT Technologies becoming the…
The Fabricator ·

Growing a fabrication business means learning to let go

On The Fabricator Podcast, Jason Chiasson shares how stepping back from day-to-day shop work helped him become a better leader and grow his fabrication business.
MTDCNC ·

This Elliot Matsuura story might just change the way you think about customer support!

“Our customers have our employees on their speed dial.” For Elliot Matsuura, great after-sales support means anything from troubleshooting over the phone to getting the right technician on-site… It…
The Fabricator ·

Fabricator improves productivity, cut quality with multiprocess plate cutting machine

Doppelmayr integrated a MicroStep’s MG16501.30 PrkPGB cutting system with a 54- by 10-ft. cutting table into its recent expansion.
MTDCNC ·

Ashtead Engineering needed a machine that could deliver, and CMZ UK stepped up!

“The machine’s done exactly what we said it was going to do.” High-volume production, tight deadlines and demanding cycle times – CMZ UK came through with a solution that ticked all the boxes! Steve…
On the forums
Just a satisfying finishing pass on some aluminum
r/Machinists · 34 · 5
Just did 5 straight hours of welding today....
r/Welding · 43 · 46 PSA
Custom machined hex nut 6”3/4 hex diameter, 4”5/8” internal thread, 12 tip made Audi 4340 alloy steel
r/metalworking · 7 · 6
Ever had a job where your costs go up but the customer needs the price to go down?
r/manufacturing · 7 · 18 News
I'm building a fold-able CNC
r/CNC · 86 · 17 SHOWCASE
I love emergency work before more emergency work. Weld-up and rebore on this cylinder, then a 3 hour drive to where I'll be aligning couplings for three days. Yay. Good money though.
r/Machinists · 166 · 26 PARTS / SHOWOFF
I think i got her dialed in alright what do yall think?
r/Welding · 120 · 16
Box for some drills which I made during my apprenticeship. I hope you guys like it.
r/metalworking · 97 · 4
Best way to learn Mastercam?
r/CNC · 7 · 20 ADVICE
Neeed help 🤷🤷🤷😓😃 I dont know how to drill this hole??? Both ends are blind. Hopefly u can c that.
r/Machinists · 143 · 86
New to tig welding what does this picture tell you about the weld
r/Welding · 65 · 28
Are these cutter bits for woodworking or metalworking?
r/metalworking · 53 · 31
Workholding advice for fourth axis. Titanium part.
r/CNC · 27 · 22 OPERATION SUPPORT
Stop trying to make fetch happen.
r/Machinists · 102 · 20 MEME
Don't see much heavy structural stuff posted here. Here's some 1/16" metal core spray welded 5/8" fillets.
r/Welding · 64 · 12
Lots of cheap stoves for winter in Ukraine
r/metalworking · 659 · 39
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