Joe Pizzoferrato

Joe Pizzoferrato is applications engineer for Heidenhain, www.heidenhain.us. Email [email protected].

Articles by Joe Pizzoferrato

The Rise of Trochoidal Milling: More Accessible Than Ever

Circular machining with low radial engagement and constant feed per tooth extends tool life by minimizing heat and vibration when machining extremely hard materials. CAM and control developers are making it easier for any size shop to add this technique to their capabilities.

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Franklin Precision Castings, Model TRX-1250CAM, Triplex Systems, Inc., Mark Johnson

New Automatic and Manual High Pressure Ceramic Shell Removal Center

Franklin Precision Castings has acquired a state-of-the-art 20,000 psi water blasting system, combining both automatic and manual operations for ceramic shell removal.

Nicola Leibinger-Kammüller, TRUMPF Group, Machine Tools Division, Laser Technology Division, fiscal year 2023/24, Ditzingen, Gerlingen, Hettingen and Höfingen, EUV and electronics business fields, Germany

TRUMPF Releases Figures for the Fiscal Year 2023/24

Sales are down by 3.6% to 5.2 billion euros, and order intake is down by 10.4% to 4.6 billion euros. A weak global economy, ongoing geopolitical uncertainties and intensifying competition are the main causes.

Heidi-Melanie Maier, TRUMPF, vice president of technical services, TRUMPF Inc., Lutz Labisch

TRUMPF Inc. Names new Vice President, Technical Services

Heidi-Melanie Maier is now the new vice president of technical services, responsible for governing the technical service, spare parts, and training groups for customers in North America.

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