With most other 5 axis table stops we’ve seen most suffer from instability from flex due to poor engineering or manufacturing. The Pro-Stop is a solid table stop that made setups quick and easy. The body is made from 6061-T6 and pivot components are made from stainless steel to prevent rusting and to insure [...]
A short while back we introduced the cold air nozzle from Silvent. This technology involves converting compressed air into a stream of cold air 40 degrees colder than what entered using no moving parts. Intrigued? Absolutely! But the real question remained… How would this fascinating technology help us solve real world problems.
We first found the [...]
Back in March we announced a new product from Pierson Workholding – the Speed Hammer. The Speed Hammer is a combination speed handle and hammer/mallet. Most of us are familiar with their proven Pallet Retention System, but we greeted their new arrival with some skepticism. As we reported, the Speed Hammer is [...]
Accidents happen. Things break. Repairs are needed. It’s just a normal part of shop life. But before you throw something away, you might just save time and money with Dura Fix.
Dura Fix is an Aluminum based welding rod designed to weld brass, copper, aluminum and zinc based metals without any special tools [...]
When was the last time you had the chance to sit down with an executive of a Fortune 500 company and pick their brain? When was the last time you asked a successful entrepreneur how she built her company into a $500 million cash machine? Well, here at CNCReport.com, we do it all the time… [...]
With our economy being pummeled by high oil prices, higher material prices and manufacturing jobs being lost overseas, it’s a nice relief when an American made product comes along that is both affordable and works well. The metal finishing and prep industry has seen the market flooded with sandblaster booths that are imported, poorly [...]
Starting a business is not for everyone. It takes the right balance of courage and skill… or ignorance and luck depending on the way you look at it. This movie showcases entrepreneurs in different industries and walks of life.
“A merchant banker. A failing dairy farmer. A refugee from Communist China. One risked his [...]
A couple months ago we covered a new coolant Swiss company Blaser introduced. Blasocut® BC 230 is touted by the company to allow for superior stability and long-term sump life for improved machine up-time. However, in our shop tests we found other findings worth reporting.
We replaced our coolant in a few of our [...]
