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Richards Micro-Tool Earns Supplier Excellence Award
The cutting tool supplier was recently recognized by 3M ESPE, a manufacturer of dental products, for going above and beyond traditional performance and quality standards.
NC Standard Hydromechanical Vises
With a few cranks of the handle, the hydraulic pressure on Hilma NC-series vises from Carr Lane Roemheld can be built up to 11,000 lb of clamping force on the largest size.
Helical Cutter Technology Takes Titanium Machinging to New Heights
Squeaks, Not Screams: Aerospace manufacturers report significant reductions in 5-axis machining time and notable improvements in load equalization by using this new technology from Kennametal.
Sandvik Breaks Ground in New Jersey
The new 108,000 sq ft state-of-the-art facility will serve as the company’s U.S. head office and a hub for Sandvik Coromant’s strategic geographical alignment dedicated to increasing synergies between the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Latin America.
Rigid Semi-Flex Discs for Tough Grinding Applications
For aggressive grinding applications, these discs are made with a stiff phenolic resin fiberglass backing that is engineered to be stronger than plastic or vulcanized fiber backings for more control when grinding corners and edges.
Sandvik Coromant “Tools Up” Workshops for Warriors with $40,000 Grant
The donation will supplement new Machining program the non-profit organization is offering at their San Diego facility and include technical and application support from the cutting tool manufacturer’s Cypress Productivity Center in Cypress, CA.
Seco Tools Among Best Companies to Work For
The supplier of milling, turning, holemaking and toolholding solutions is honored for the fourth year in a row for establishing the recruiting and retaining of talented employees as a top priority.
Kurt Manufacturing Donates Vises to Workshops For Warriors
The workholding manufacturer donates eight vises that are used in training veterans how to become skilled machinists.
Multipurpose Milling in a Single Tooling Solution
The M200 Milling Series from WIDIA offers high performance and productivity for multiple roughing and semi-finishing applications, from die and mold to energy and aerospace.
WIDIA Sponsors Ultra 4 Unlimited Class Racer
The tooling manufacturer is sponsoring the Ultra 4 unlimited class racecar driven by David Buchberger, a car owner/driver/builder that is also a WIDIA distributor, for the 2012–2013 Ultra 4 season.
New Geometry for Turning Aerospace Alloys
4E Turning Geometry from ATI Stellram machines a wide variety of materials including stainless steels, high nickel, high cobalt and titanium-based alloys to reduce shop inventory, operator error and cost.
Boiler Tube Membrane and Overlay Removal
The Membrane and Overlay Removal Head from ESCO Tool uses proprietary long-life inserts shaped like golf tees, rather than screws, to remove boiler tube membrane and overlay plus bevel all at the same time, with minimum vibration and reduced heat.
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