If your work requires part tolerances that are measured in nanometers and you turn to Swiss machining to get the job done, when you say you need the highest “precision” you mean it.  If you are like us, you might even get annoyed when someone else uses the word...

Because of economic and environmental issues, an increasing number of manufacturers are gravitating towards minimal quantity lubrication (MQL) in their metalcutting operations. MQL does not require the complex circulation, filtration and testing systems required with...

Because some toolholding systems have very limited working life cycles, many shops consider them consumables, a mindset that translates into increased job costs. Additionally, such systems are too involved and require significant user training to avoid accidents as...

While some tooling suppliers may claim to, few, if any really allow shops to try tooling before they  buy. REGO-FIX, on the other hand, keeps a demo inventory of tool holders in stock specifically for that purpose. On top of that, the company provides an ROI form that...

Depending on the application and part, setting up machines and tools for a job can be a lengthy, complicated process. Machine speeds and feeds, axial and radial cut depths and tool setups must all be optimized for maximum efficiency and productivity, and the process...

Switzerland’s reputation for blue-ribbon engineering is as pervasive as its prominence for precision time pieces and fine chocolate. It’s more than a generally held belief. What drives those accomplishments is ingrained in Swiss thinking; it’s an aspect of the people....

Miniaturization in manufacturing is becoming a clear trend. Whether in medical, automotive, aerospace or electronics, the demand on manufacturers to produce ever-smaller components continues to rise, while achieving accuracy on complex details that are smaller than a...