SK-51 Type A, first in the NEW line of Star CNC automatic fixed headstock lathes, incorporates advanced Fanuc iHMI control system with 'smart' machining capabilities. Exceptional precision, accuracy and speed. Twin 12-station turrets, extensive tool capabilities, slant bed design, remote monitoring and operator intervention predictability. Addresses precision machining requirements demanded by medical, energy and aviation industries.
The "Never-Ending" Skills Gap: What Exactly is It? How Do You Fix It? CNC machine shop owners and managers have long pondered the same problem: where do I find skilled employees? You've seen the figures. You've seen the headlines. Year in, year out, the disparity between the needs of manufacturers and existing skills remains a constant. So, how will we finally fill that gap? Full Article
Four Generations and 100 Years in Metal Cutting In a world where machine shops are struggling to stay open and maintain their business and when "going into dad's business" is not what it once was, Platinum Tooling is an exception to the rule. Located in Prospect Heights, Illinois, the company is set to reach an important milestone. This year, company President Preben Hansen and his family are celebrating 100 years working in metal cutting and four generations of Hansen men in the industry. How cool is that? Full Article
EXAIR's Super Air Knife delivers a uniform, high volume, high velocity sheet of air for blowoff, cooling and drying applications. Energy use is 1/3 that of typical blowoffs. Eliminates costly downtime of blowers. Noise is under 70 dBA at 80 PSIG.
