Production Machining

Production machining operations demand precision at every stage — from chip evacuation and threading to final inspection and workholding.

Production Machining's May 2026 Technology Showcase highlights new tooling, measurement and clamping solutions from five suppliers, each addressing specific process challenges in precision machining environments.

Key developments include:

- Okuma's high-pressure coolant system delivers variable-flow coolant for improved chip evacuation, surface finish and tool life across multiaxis and multitasking platforms
- Tungaloy's YCGT inserts feature a 25-degree corner angle engineered for profiling, undercutting and V-groove operations on multitasking machines and automatic lathes
- Kyocera SGS's TW Series thread whirling tools target high-efficiency threading of small parts on Swiss-type lathes for medical and aerospace applications
- Starrett's HDV250 digital comparator replaces the traditional projection screen with a high-resolution camera system for micron-level inspection accuracy
- Hainbuch's Maxxos T-212 mandrel uses a hexagonal pyramid clamping interface to increase torque transmission and resistance to vibration

Read the full Technology Showcase for complete product specifications. https://www.productionmachining.com/articles/precision-machining-technology-review-may-2026

Long-shank versions of standard cutting tools extend access for countersinking and deburring in deep cavities and narrow spaces.

Severance Tool Industries Inc. customizes chatterless countersinks, milling tools and other items with shank lengths up to 15 inches. These tools support operations in aerospace, automotive, mold and die making and precision engineering, including deep-hole drilling, internal profiling and complex geometries.

- Manufactured from high-speed steel, carbide or advanced materials for durability
- Prone to deflection and vibration, requiring reduced speeds and stable setups
- Designed to balance reach and rigidity for accurate results

Proper application improves machining flexibility in hard-to-reach areas. https://www.productionmachining.com/products/severance-long-shank-tools-provide-extended-reach-for-hard-to-access-areas-2