U.S. machine shops and other manufacturers consumed $175.9 million worth of cutting tools during June 2022 – slightly more (0.3%) than during May and 2.2% more than the June 2021 consumption total.

Machine shops and other U.S. manufacturers consumed $173.2 million worth of cutting tools during July 2022, -1.5% from the June consumption total and yet still 6.7% ahead of the July 2021 total.

Robots are great tools for manufacturing and assembly processes that require motion, such as cutting, welding, dispensing, sanding and painting. They are less good at machining solid steel or ...

Absolute Machine Tools Inc. has purchased its Lorain facility and plans to expand the building, a move expected to double the ...

In this video, we demonstrate an ingenious method for crafting a machinist’s copper hammer. Using a “T” pipe connector as part of the casting process, this technique simplifies shaping the hammer ...

Fiber-reinforced composite wing components, commonly stacked with aluminum and titanium, can challenge the machining process, including cutting tool security and final surface quality. Source (All ...

The L.S. Starrett Co. has partnered with H. Gerstner & Sons to offer 120 limited edition, American-made Starrett machinist wooden tool chests. The Starrett 200WCR Chests are replicas of the 1950’s ...