M ANUFACTURING N EWS WEST Vol. 14 No. 4 April 2025 Serving Since 2012 Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington & Wyoming Feature Editorial Medical Manufacturing See Online DIGITAL EDITIONS at www.mfgnewsweb.com Versatile 4-Flute End Mills for Aggressive Cutting IMCO Carbide Tool recently announced development of a new versatile cutting tool. POW-R-FEED M934 4-flute end mills cut aggressive tool paths in a wide range of materials ma-chine shops use most: steel (all types), titanium, plastics, brass, bronze and even aluminum. “This new extension of the POW-R-FEED M9 series actu-ally exceeded our expectations,” said Matt Osburn, Vice Presi-dent, Technical Director for IMCO. “These new M934 cut-ters not only prevent chip clog-ging, which cuts a lot of down-time, but they are also superior to other 4-flutes at ramping and helical entry. They are incredibly versatile at performing any operation for a 4-fluter, and they get higher performance from machining centers to maximize output, regardless of horsepower.” A company spokesperson said, “While M934 cutters easily tackle any operation any legacy 4-flute mill can, they also can The design features of POW-R-FEED M934 keep chips clear of the cutting zone for free-cutting, clog-free work. Toolpath Labs, TRAK Machine Tools Bring AI-Powered Solutions to Shops Toolpath Labs and TRAK Machine Tools have announced a partnership aimed at revolutionizing the machine shop experience by delivering AI-pow-ered functionality to machinists and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada. This collaboration will feature Toolpath Labs’ advanced software alongside TRAK Machine Tools’ ProtoTRAK CNC platform, offering machinists a blend of simplicity and sophistication Continued on Page 54 Precision Machining for the Medical Industry Advanced machining centers designed for manufacturing life-saving components. See Page 6 Drilling/ Tapping/Threading M Geometry Insert perform the aggressive cuts and complex moves legacy 4-flute cutters cannot. Also effective in HEM tool paths, M934 cut-ters ensure smooth, clog-free operation in 3-to 5-axis machines. So, whatever you need from a 4-flute end mill, M934 cutters can do it at faster feedrates, re-duced cycle times and greater profits. Continued on Page 54 Gemcor Delivers Advanced Factory Integration with Automated Fastening Systems Since 1937, Gemcor Production So-lutions (Gemcor) has installed over 2,000 automated fastening systems world-wide, integral to the manufacturing process of aerostructures throughout modern history. Acquired by Ascent Aerospace in 2016, it offers patented, roller-screw technology that provides manufacturing flexibility with benefits that include shorter cycle times, extended Continued on Page 53 Drill insert for hard-to-machine materials in the ISO M group. See Page 14 Applying Technology Flexible Portal Milling Machine The FZU22 manufactures a variety of parts in one clamping process. See Page 28 Quintus Sheet Metal Press Expands Forming Capabilities for PIMCO The Quintus model QFC 1.2x4-1000 generates a high forming pressure of 14,500 PSI (1,000 bar), providing close-tolerance parts direct from the press, making it especially suitable for intricately shaped components. Metalforming/ Fabricating/Waterjet Assembly Press Workstation Turn-key workstation for automated joining. See Page 34 to mirror the growing demand for low-volume, high-complexity sheet metal forming. With its order for an addi-tional Flexform fluid cell press from Quintus Technologies, Piper Indus-trial Manufacturing Company (PIMCO) is expanding its equipment inventory Mastercam Announces Acquisitions Sandvik has announced the acqui-sition of MCAM Northwest, ShopWare and the CAD/CAM solutions business line from OptiPro Systems. For over 30 years, MCAM North-west, a Mastercam channel partner, has been serving customers in Oregon, southern Washington, Idaho, Alaska and Hawaii. ShopWare has been a part-ner in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky and Wisconsin, while the CAD/CAM solutions business line from OptiPro Systems, along with its holding com-pany Brightside 09, Inc., has been in-strumental in delivering best-in-class Continued on Page 54 Cont’d on Page 54 Replacement Parts Precise Positioning Zero-backlash system for CNC machines. See Page 46 Subscription Changes: To make name, address subscription changes contact: • Phone: 800-375-8488 • Fax: 817-488-7813 • E-mail: info@mfgnewsweb.com • www.mfgnewsweb.com CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED Gross Publications, Inc. WEST MANUFACTURING NEWS P.O. Box 847 Grapevine, Texas 76099-0847 U.S.A. PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE DALLAS, TX PERMIT 4245 People in the News Page 40 Advertiser Index Page 39 PAID
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