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MTDCNC ·

Oct 30th Podcast | European Shows & Alison’s Journey so far

What happens when you get Paul Jones, Alison Green and Clinton Perry around a table to talk manufacturing? Plenty of insight, a few strong opinions and the occasional conversation that goes…
Practical Machinist ·

This Is What Second Year Machining Students Are Making

How tough can a second-year tool & die project really be? Bev is back at Sheridan College, checking in with students as they work on one... The post This Is What Second Year Machining Students Are…
Cutting Tool Engineering ·

Economic uncertainty clouds Cutting Tool Industry Fall 2026 Outlook

Though economic uncertainty surrounding trade policy and raw material costs persist, the U.S. cutting tool industry enters the final months of 2026 with considerably stronger sales expectations than…
Techmaster Electronics ·

RTD Calibration: Wiring, Immersion and Self-Heating Explained

TL;DR: RTD calibration compares a working RTD against a higher-accuracy reference RTD or SPRT at several points across its working range, but the number changes with three things most buyers…
Manufacturing Dive ·

GM confirms Lansing Delta Township plant will produce hybrid vehicles

The automaker and the Department of Energy are restructuring a previously-awarded $500 million grant to support the investment.
Aerospace Manufacturing and Design ·

GKN Aerospace achieves Nadcap accreditation for L-DED-w

First company to achieve the milestone for Laser Wire Directed Energy Deposition additive manufacturing process.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ·

Partnership #1476 - Agreement - October 28, 2026

Partnership #1476 - Agreement - October 28, 2026 cottle.rachell… 2026-10-29 2026-10-28 Current Regional Boston #1476 - Harvey Construction Corporation - Concord Middle School Directorate of…
The Fabricator ·

Flanging machine uses double conical tools to minimize deformation

CML USA Inc. has introduced the Ercolina EFB220 ErcoFlange machine, which delivers precision cold-formed 37- and 90-degree flanges in tube and pipe diameters from ¾ to 8-3/4 in. (with an 8-in. gas…
New Equipment Digest ·

Kardex BinInductAI Speeds AutoStore Bin Induction, Boosts Accuracy

Kardex’s BinInductAI checks bin walls, pickup holes, and barcodes automatically, cutting manual pre-checks during AutoStore go-live.
Fabricating & Metalworking ·

Multi-zone Tension Leveler is Engineered for Hard-to-flatten Alloys

Redex USA’s Levelflex stretches material to within 95% of its yield strength, allowing mills to correct flatness defects in materials that typically resist leveling. The post Multi-zone Tension…
MTDCNC ·

Have you seen Hwacheon’s vertical turning lathe that can automatically change driven tools?

Making its US debut, Hwacheon’s VT 650 YMC MG brings something pretty impressive to vertical turning: automatic axial and radial driven tool changing, with a 48-position tool magazine! MTDCNC’s Joe…
Practical Machinist ·

Seco Introduces MS3501 Milling Grade for High Heat and Adhesive Materials

Seco® has launched MS3501, a new high productivity milling grade developed for demanding applications involving heat resistant and... The post Seco Introduces MS3501 Milling Grade for High Heat and…
Techmaster Electronics ·

How Often Calibrate Handheld Oscilloscope?

How Often Should You Calibrate a Handheld Oscilloscope? Intervals, Accuracy & Compliance Handheld oscilloscopes help technicians check voltage signals, find faults, and test electrical systems in the…
Manufacturing Dive ·

How to make factory space for workers with disabilities

People with disabilities represent one of the largest talent pools manufactuers underutilize, experts said during a Manufacturing Institute webinar.
Aerospace Manufacturing and Design ·

Honeywell Aerospace to build manufacturing facility in Arizona

State-of-the-art Tempe facility will support growing commercial and defense demand.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ·

#1476 - Harvey Construction Corporation - Concord Middle School

#1476 - Harvey Construction Corporation - Concord Middle School cottle.rachell… 2026-10-29 2026-10-28 Current 1476 Boston Harvey Construction Corporation 2026-10-28 Concord Area Office Partnership…
The Fabricator ·

Online calculator brings sheet metal pattern development to the browser

Planichapa is an online flat pattern calculator for plate and duct fabrication.
Fabricating & Metalworking ·

Davi Inc. Celebrates the Grand Opening of Its New North American Headquarters

The new 18,500-square-foot facility increases Davi’s capability to service heavy industrial manufacturers, including a space for the Davi Academy. The post Davi Inc. Celebrates the Grand Opening of…
MTDCNC ·

How do you parts-catch a half-millimetre component? Ask Smithstown, where they’re gearing up to make millions!

“It’s an absolutely minuscule part you can barely see with the naked eye.” MTDCNC’s Rowan Easter-Robinson visits Smithstown in Shannon, Ireland, where a Citizen L12 Type VII Swiss-type lathe with…
Practical Machinist ·

What I Learned About Coolant After Starting My Own Shop

Brad never gave coolant much thought as an employee. He used whatever was in the machine and kept making parts. Opening his own shop... The post What I Learned About Coolant After Starting My Own…
Techmaster Electronics ·

Ohaus vs Mettler Toledo Precision/Bench Scale

Ohaus vs Mettler Toledo Precision / Bench Scale: Which Brand Is Better? Choosing between an ohaus vs mettler toledo precision / bench scale is one of the most critical procurement decisions a quality…
Manufacturing Dive ·

North American robot orders grew nearly 25% in Q3

The Association for Advancing Automation said this was the strongest quarter of 2026, driven by “substantial increases” in orders from the semiconductor, biopharmaceutical and automotive industries.
Aerospace Manufacturing and Design ·

First Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 production unit rolls out of the factory

Light jet combines next-generation capability, pilot-focused innovation for added customer confidence.
The Fabricator ·

Speyside completes acquisition of The Tapco Tube Co.

Speyside Equity Advisers has completed the acquisition of The Tapco Tube Co., a Midwest-based manufacturer of steel tubing and building products operating under the Tapco Tube and Akron Building…
MTDCNC ·

Three days. Three UK premieres. One event you won’t want to miss!

DMG MORI UK Technology Days is coming to Coventry from the 3rd to the 5th of November, bringing together the latest in CNC machining, automation and manufacturing technology. With three UK premieres,…
Techmaster Electronics ·

Should Your Calibration Lab Adjust an In-Tolerance Instrument? A Practical Adjustment Policy Guide

Should a calibration lab adjust an instrument that is already in tolerance? Compare renew-always, renew-if-failed and renew-as-needed policies, set an adjustment limit, and see what ISO/IEC 17025…
Manufacturing Dive ·

Manufacturing accelerator Re:Build raises $2.1B to scale hard tech

Also this week, Hyundai Translead, Honeywell Aerospace, Bracco and Gradian announce facility investments in Illinois, Arizona, North Carolina and Minnesota.
The Fabricator ·

BLM GROUP USA announces strategic partnership

BLM GROUP USA, Novi, Mich., has entered into a strategic partnership with Nukon, based in Turkey, to bring a broader range of manufacturing technologies to the U.S. and Canadian markets.
MTDCNC ·

Two decades later, one major upgrade, and an incredible surface finish!

DMG MORI’s second-generation DMU 60 eVo makes its US debut in Chicago, bringing a major upgrade built around three things: precision, productivity and flexibility. MTDCNC’s Clinton Perry joins…
Techmaster Electronics ·

Thermal Imager Calibration: Blackbody Setpoints, NETD and What the Certificate Must Show

How a thermal imager calibration works: blackbody setpoints, radiometric accuracy, NETD, emissivity limits and what an ISO/IEC 17025 certificate should show. The post Thermal Imager Calibration:…
Manufacturing Dive ·

International Paper investing in AI-supported frontline communication tech

The paper and packaging company led a $36 million funding round for smart radios company Relay. IP trialed the tech at a Tampa, Florida, site and is already using it at more than 20 of its locations.
The Fabricator ·

FABTECH 2026 shows how AI is reshaping metal fabrication

AI took center stage at FABTECH 2026 in Las Vegas, highlighting new possibilities for metal fabrication. But realizing its potential will require more than technology, with reliable data, industry…
MTDCNC ·

Your first machine or your fifth facility, Elliot Matsuura’s support stays the same.

“It doesn’t matter how many machines you have, how many locations you have, you’re going to get the same level of support and the same level of commitment from Elliott.” That’s the promise from Tim…
Techmaster Electronics ·

Cable and Antenna Analyzer Repair: Port, Cable or Cal Kit?

TL;DR: Cable and antenna analyzer repair most often means a worn or damaged test port, a receiver damaged by power or DC on the line, battery and charging faults, or drop and water damage. Two…
Manufacturing Dive ·

Trump opts for trade talks over tariffs for robotics, industrial machinery

For the second time this month, the president directed cabinet officials to negotiate over imports deemed a threat to U.S. commerce and security by a Section 232 probe.
The Fabricator ·

Building a stronger metal fabrication culture with the HERO framework

Learn how Laystrom Manufacturing uses hope, efficacy, resilience, and optimism to strengthen its workforce, improve safety, and drive business success.
MTDCNC ·

HURCO ANNOUNCES DECEMBER OPEN HOUSE

New finance initiative to be unveiled Hurco Europe’s annual end-of-year open house exhibition will be held this year at its High Wycombe showroom on Tuesday 1st and Wednesday 2nd December 2026 from…
Techmaster Electronics ·

Torque Transducer Calibration: The Cell and Its Readout Are One Instrument

TL;DR: Torque transducer calibration is a traceable comparison of the cell and its indicator against reference standards through the working range, in both rotational directions, capturing…
Manufacturing Dive ·

Reshoring and foreign direct investment added 247K jobs in 2025: report

The 2025 result was in line with 2024, but the Reshoring Initiative said it expects 25% growth in 2026. The transportation sector announced the most reshored jobs, according to the report.
The Fabricator ·

Fulcrum to launch software with live event Oct. 29

Fulcrum will host a live launch, Software That Knows Your Shop, on Oct. 29 from 2-3 p.m. ET.
MTDCNC ·

Can an industrial robot really take on the work of a CNC machine? Siemens is putting it to the test!

Industrial robots are flexible and cost-effective, but machining tough materials like hardened steel? That’s where things get tricky. MTDCNC’s Tom Skubala joins Sven Tauchmann of Siemens at the…
Techmaster Electronics ·

Conductivity Meter Calibration: Cell Constant Drift and KCl Standard Choice

How to verify a conductivity cell constant with KCl standards, control temperature error, and run an audit-ready ISO/IEC 17025 conductivity meter calibration. The post Conductivity Meter Calibration:…
Manufacturing Dive ·

Caterpillar posts ‘highest sales quarter ever,’ fueled by data centers

The heavy machinery and power equipment maker saw its order backlog reach $78 billion during the third quarter, almost double what it was a year ago.
The Fabricator ·

Metal Works of High Point adds facility in North Carolina

Metal Works of High Point has announced an expansion of its manufacturing operations with the addition of an approximately 60,000-sq.-ft. facility in High Point, N.C.
On the forums
What's something that worked great in R&D but became a headache in manufacturing?
r/manufacturing · 9 · 3 Quality
4th Day welding, how do i get the layers closer to each other?
r/Welding · 32 · 19 First welds
We all admire the big parts, but let's show some love for the little guys. The third photo is my leg hair next to the part.
r/Machinists · 982 · 107 PARTS / SHOWOFF
What's this type of washer called and where can i buy it?
r/metalworking · 12 · 23
3-flute vs 4-flute solid carbide end mills for aggresive aluminum pocketing?
r/CNC · 6 · 39 HARDWARE
Tips on securing contract manufacturing jobs for startup business?
r/manufacturing · 9 · 24 Quality
Beginner stick welding – 4th day using 7018, looking for feedback
r/Welding · 19 · 7 Need Help
Worth the $200 I spent?
r/Machinists · 58 · 26 QUESTION
“Mecanizado en torno portátil, refrentando caras 🛠️🇨🇱⚙️”
r/metalworking · 94 · 16
Please help...Citizen K16 VII w/ Fanuc Control "RESET" flashing on screen
r/CNC · 5 · 16 GENERAL SUPPORT
Weld test tomorrow, roast my final practice runs from today
r/Welding · 27 · 40
Spot drill for a 1mm drill bit.
r/Machinists · 64 · 46 QUESTION
how do I avoid this?
r/metalworking · 17 · 14
Boss insists I use 308 filler rod for these parts.
r/Welding · 121 · 145 Need Help
I turned a $30K chunk of brass into an even more expensive nut.
r/Machinists · 2663 · 271 PARTS / SHOWOFF
Replaceable blades on sheet metal benders - what for?
r/metalworking · 44 · 15
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