
It seems there’s always a need for general-purpose machine shops, wherever in the world they find themselves. These are companies, often family-owned, that make a specialization out of being generalists.

Students at Haas Technical Education Centre (HTEC) La Joliverie, France, enjoy learning in what is unquestionably one of the world’s best HTECs. But it’s not just about the facility’s many Haas CNC machine tools; it’s also about the long-term dedication of the school staff and a particular technical project that they’ve kept going for 30+ years, across many generations of aspiring engineers.
Drill holes, tap holes, cut molds, and machine metal - without coolant. The new Haas Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL) system delivers a steady flow of compressed air and small quantity of cutting oil directly to the cutting tool or tap, which reduces heat, removes chips, and provides lubrication. It’s not much oil, but it is…