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New REGO-FIX Facility Wins Builder an ABC Award
Wurster Construction was honored for their work by the Associated Builders and Contractors of Indiana/Kentucky.
A Primer on Precision Toolholders
They are known to be critical components in the precision machining process, but the unique details that differentiate a standard toolholder from one that is designed for more precise, higher speed work can be subtle. Let’s take a closer look at how the elements of fit, balance, application of coolant, and other design aspects create more accurate parts and better surface finish while extending the life of the tooling and the machine tool itself.
Modular Toolholding Gets in the Groove
A maker of specialty parts used in custom pressure regulators found their groove with this modular tool holding system that reduced cycle times by 65 percent and cost per part by 79 percent, all with better finish, flatness and tool life.
BENZ Inc. Names New Regional Sales Manager
Brian Krin is their Southeast regional sales manager for metal tooling.
Heimatec Invests in New Tooling for Specific Turning Center Brands
They now carry substantial inventory of live tools for the Hyundai, Miyano and Nakamura turning center lines.
Press Brake and Turret Punch Tooling Increases Efficiency, Reduces Errors and Costs
To gain efficiency, reduce errors and lower operating costs, Wilson Tool offers the Express Crowning System and rotary bend tooling for press brakes, iSeries AITS thick turret tooling and the QuickTap tapping tool for turret presses, and the fully automated XSharp grinder.
Tooling and Industry 4.0: How We Got Here and Where We’re Going
How in the world could all of this connectivity, this digital thread, extend to the very smallest of metalworking equipment and tooling in a way that could possibly have a dramatic effect on shops? It’s already happening and will continue to have increasing impact, because we’re only one hurdle away from a world of endless opportunities.
SCHUNK Starts Expansion of U.S. Headquarters
Construction begins for a state-of-the-art tech center and training facility, additional manufacturing capabilities, and increased office space.
SCHUNK Announces New Vice President
Bo Shomaker is their vice president of sales for tooling and workholding.
U.S. Cutting Tool Orders Down Slightly in June
June orders of $186.6 million fell 2.8 percent from the previous month.
Tooling for Machining Heat Resistant Super Alloys
Effective for roughing and semi-finishing of turning and milling applications using RCGX, RNG, RPGX, SNG, SNGX geometries, the new SX3 SiAlON Grade from NTK Cutting Tools combines excellent wear resistance and toughness required for cutting Heat Resistant Super Alloys.
Compact, Fast and Accurate Base Holder Reduces Setup and Tool Change Times
Suitable for all standard PSC (Capto) adapters, the Compacto base holder system from EXSYS Tool significantly reduces setup and tool change times for most CNC turning centers and offers improved torque transmission and rigidity for increased tool accuracy.
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