Open post Macro array of carbide milling inserts and end mills laid on dark steel, gold titanium nitride and gunmetal coatings...

The Tungsten Squeeze: Why Carbide Cutting Tool Prices Are Climbing in 2026

Southwest Machine Technologies — Providing high quality products at unmatched value with unrivaled support. A supply shock that started in a Chinese customs office is now landing on the shop floor. In February 2025, China placed export-licensing controls on tungsten and related products, and the tremors haven’t stopped. By January 2026, prices for ammonium paratungstate...

Open post A high-pressure waterjet cutting technology, cutting a complex titanium aerospace component in a Texas.

Waterjet Cutting Technology Gains Ground in Texas Metal Fabrication Operations

Southwest Machine Technologies: Providing High Quality Products at Unmatched Value with Unrivaled Support The global waterjet cutting machine market reached $1.41 billion in 2025 and is projected to expand to $2.20 billion by 2032, growing at 6.6 percent annually according to recent industry analysis. North America commands over 40 percent of worldwide market share, with...

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