Cutting and Machining, Machine Shops Industry Blogs

AdvancedManufacturing.org (SME Media)

Medium: Online magazine/news site. Focus: machining and metal-cutting coverage from SME Media’s Manufacturing Engineering/Smart Manufacturing; frequent shop-floor features, tooling, and process articles. Readers figure reflects SME Media’s stated email reach. Readers basis: newsletter audience size. Sources: SME Media advertising kit, newsletter/eEdition pages.

https://www.advancedmanufacturing.org/ Readership: 180,000

American Machinist

Medium: Trade news site + weekly newsletters. Focus: machining/cutting, shop operations, tooling, and market news for machine shops. Readers basis: estimated monthly visits (Similarweb snapshot) and active site content.

https://www.americanmachinist.com/ Readership: 25,000

Better MRO (MSC Industrial)

Medium: Editorial hub within MSC Industrial Supply. Focus: metalworking know‑how, machining calculators, videos, and partner technical content for shops. Readers basis: site‑wide monthly visits to MSCdirect.com (Better MRO is a section).

https://www.mscdirect.com/betterMRO Readership: 2,100,000

CGTech/VERICUT Tech Tips & News

Medium: Company knowledge hub (blog/news + Tech Tips). Focus: CNC verification/optimization how‑tos, product updates, and short tech videos aimed at improving machining productivity and avoiding crashes. Readers basis: estimated monthly visits to vericut.com content.

https://vericut.com/ Readership: 50,000

CNC Cookbook Blog

Medium: Independent blog. Focus: practical CNC machining tips, feeds/speeds, G‑code, workholding, projects; long‑standing community resource (site ownership transitioned in 2024). Readers basis: estimated monthly visits to cnccookbook.com.

https://www.cnccookbook.com/ Readership: 100,000

Cutting Tool Engineering (CTE)

Medium: Magazine + website with regular blog-style features. Focus: cutting/grinding, tooling selection, case studies, and process optimization for machine shops. Readers basis: estimated monthly visits (HypeStat/Similarweb).

https://www.ctemag.com/ Readership: 72,100

Harvey Performance Company — In the Loupe

Medium: Manufacturer blog. Focus: technical how‑tos and tool/application guides from Harvey Tool, Helical, Micro 100, Titan USA, and CoreHog application engineers. Readers basis: estimated monthly visits to the blog section.

https://www.harveyperformance.com/in-the-loupe/ Readership: 60,000

Mastercam Blog

Medium: Vendor blog. Focus: CAM/programming and machining best practices, new-toolpath features, workflow tips for Mastercam users; frequent posts. Readers basis: estimated monthly visits to mastercam.com blog content.

https://www.mastercam.com/news/blog/ Readership: 150,000

Modern Machine Shop

Medium: Flagship trade magazine (print + web). Focus: CNC machining technology, shop management, process improvement. Readers basis: audited circulation metric (print) used here as a conservative audience proxy; digital reach is additional.

https://www.mmsonline.com/ Readership: 98,571

Morning Machinist

Medium: Independent newsletter/blog. Focus: curates what machinists are asking and sharing; quick takes on shop-floor topics. Readers basis: estimated active newsletter/site audience.

https://www.morningmachinist.com/ Readership: 10,000

Okuma America Blog (Knowledge Center)

Medium: OEM blog/knowledge center. Focus: CNC machining know‑how (automation, controls, applications), case studies and blog posts for job shops. Readers basis: estimated monthly visits to knowledge content.

https://www.okuma.com/knowledge-center Readership: 60,000

PMPA — Speaking of Precision

Medium: Association blog/podcast (PMPA). Focus: precision machining, stainless machining, workforce/safety/regulatory, and shop management. Readers basis: estimated monthly blog/podcast audience.

https://pmpaspeakingofprecision.com/ Readership: 15,000

Practical Machinist

Medium: Industry community + articles/video series. Focus: largest metalworking forum with original content on machining, G‑code tutorials, shop tours, troubleshooting, and job board. Readers basis: Similarweb total visits snapshot.

https://www.practicalmachinist.com/ Readership: 1,100,000

Production Machining

Medium: Trade magazine site. Focus: precision turned parts, high‑volume production, Swiss/CNC screw machining; includes technical features and case studies. Readers basis: stated circulation.

https://www.productionmachining.com/ Readership: 20,500

Sandvik Coromant — Knowledge Hub

Medium: Vendor knowledge hub (articles, training). Focus: turning/milling/drilling best practices, training, and methodology (e.g., PrimeTurning), with extensive application content for metal cutting. Readers basis: estimated monthly visits to Sandvik Coromant knowledge/training pages.

https://www.sandvik.coromant.com/ Readership: 200,000

Saunders Machine Works / NYC CNC

Medium: Independent blog/community by Saunders Machine Works (NYC CNC). Focus: Fusion 360/CNC tutorials, shop entrepreneurship, and practical machining guides; transitioning to Digital Manufacturing Collective in 2025. Readers basis: estimated monthly site audience.

https://nyccnc.com/ Readership: 80,000

Seco Tools — Insights

Medium: Vendor editorial hub (Insights/Getting Technical). Focus: metal‑cutting techniques, tool selection, webinars, and application articles for shops. Readers basis: estimated monthly visits to secotools.com editorial sections.

https://www.secotools.com/ Readership: 120,000

Shop Floor Automations Blog

Medium: Systems integrator blog. Focus: CNC connectivity, DNC/machine monitoring, VERICUT connectivity, and shop-floor automation case studies/tips for job shops. Readers basis: estimated monthly blog readership.

https://www.shopfloorautomations.com/blog/ Readership: 20,000

Today’s Machining World — Swarfblog

Medium: Independent industry blog + podcast. Focus: business of running a machine shop, supply chain, interviews with shop owners, and market commentary (Swarfblog/Swarfcast). Readers basis: estimated monthly site readership.

https://todaysmachiningworld.com/swarfblog/ Readership: 40,000

Tormach Blog

Medium: OEM blog. Focus: shop tips, how‑tos, customer stories and product updates oriented toward small shops and educators. Readers basis: estimated monthly visits to Tormach’s articles section.

https://tormach.com/articles Readership: 100,000