SELF-LOCK Threading Tools Line for Safety Critical Applications
June 1, 2026EMUGE-FRANKEN USA has announced the expansion of its SELF-LOCK Threading Tools Line with additional THREADS-ALL/AERO thread mills, including 14 new 2xD sizes from #5-40 to 1"-12, and offered for the first time, 30 3xD sizes ranging from #2-56 to 1"-12. Also, the EMUGE High Ramp Precision Thread Gauges Line for gauging EMUGE SELF-LOCK thread profiles has also been expanded.
EMUGE THREADS-ALL/AERO SELF-LOCK thread mills feature helical flutes, multiple teeth, and TIALN-T46 coating, producing self-locking threads that are suited for d...
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Unison Ltd Completes Purchase of California-Based PHI Hydraulics
June 1, 2026Unison Ltd, inventor of all-electric tube manipulation and manufacturer of tube and pipe bending machines, has completed its acquisition of California-based production machinery and tooling specialist, PHI Hydraulics.
For Unison Ltd and its North American division, Danville, VA-based Unison Tube LLC, the acquisition further enhances its already extensive product portfolio.
The purchase of PHI will introduce additional end-forming technologies and tooling for tube and pipe flaring, flanging, beading, and squaring and deburring to the Uniso...
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From Design to Metal: One Maker's Shift to CNC-Driven Production
June 1, 2026Jason Pohl, known from the "American Chopper" TV series, now designs and manufactures championship belts for organizations like WWE, producing high-precision, TV-ready components on a CNC mill from his shop.
After more than 16 years as lead designer at Orange County Choppers (OCC), where he created more than 300 custom motorcycles, Pohl set out to move beyond design and into production. That shift led him into CNC machining and the launch of his business, Jason Pohl LLC.
Finding a New Creative Outlet
While Pohl loved the desi...
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Speed, Precision, Versatility Take Center Stage at MAZAK Northeast Event
June 1, 2026Mazak will welcome manufacturers from the New England and Mid-Atlantic states to its DISCOVER MORE WITH MAZAK Northeast event on June 10-11 at the Mazak Northeastern Technology Center in Windsor Locks, CT.
The company will spotlight the latest machine technology, automation opportunities, and application support available to aerospace, defense, medical, and precision machining industries that need to make more parts faster, hold tighter tolerances, and adhere to strict part specifications. Live real-world part cutting demonstrations will sho...
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Training the Workforce of Tomorrow on the Tools of Today
June 1, 2026In the world of manufacturing, two sides of the industry often meet in unexpected ways: the educators who train the workforce, and the companies that provide the tools of the trade. At Ranken Technical College in St. Louis, MO, this collaboration comes to life through a partnership with KNUTH, a supplier of precision machines.
When much of its existing equipment was becoming outdated and no longer aligned with current industry technology, there was a need to modernize the training environment so students could develop skills on machines that...
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Motion Control System for Basic Automation Applications
June 1, 2026Siemens has launched its enhanced motion control portfolio, featuring SINAMICS servo-drive systems and the new SIMATIC S7-1200 G2 controller, offering enhanced performance and flexibility for basic automation applications, including handling, moving, positioning, and processing.
The solution combines three key innovations:
Advanced SINAMICS S200 and S210 servo-drive systems
New SIMATIC S7-1200 G2 controller
Compatible SIMOTICS servomotors.
Key features and benefits include:
Enhanced processing power with dedicated communi...
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