Sandvik to Acquire Chinese Round Tools Maker August 4, 2021 Sandvik has signed an agreement to acquire 67 percent of Chuzhou Yongpu Carbide Tools Co., Ltd, a China-based maker of solid round tools, with a call option to buy the remaining part in three years.
Technological Improvements for Moldmaking Range from Cutters to Controls to Software August 23, 2021 Mold-and-die shops thrive on the latest technology in tooling, software, and machines. Process success often depends on using best-in-class solutions from the past as well as from the latest advances of today. New ways of using older technologies often depend on advances in enabling technologies.
Walter Establishes Solid Carbide Drill Manufacturing Facility in the U.S. September 13, 2021 Walter will assume governance of the round tool production unit in Greer, S.C., through an intra-company transfer within the Sandvik Group to strengthen its manufacturing presence in the U.S.
With precision cutting tools, Vollmer helps machining world keep turning October 8, 2021 Vollmer of America completed its move into a new 30,000-square-foot facility near Pittsburgh International Airport in June of 2020 and participated in the Las Vegas AWFS Fair in July this year.
AMADA Introduces New Fabrication Offerings at FABTECH 2021 September 21, 2021 Celebrating its 50th anniversary, AMADA demonstrated its proven equipment at the show.
Turkish tool maker Turcar wins both categories at ANCA’s 4th Tool of Year competition October 14, 2021 Turcar dominated the field of ANCA’s 4th Made on ANCA competition by winning Tool of the Year and Virtual Tool of the Years honors.
Energy Industry Demands New Mix of Parts November 29, 2021 While fossil fuels dominate the energy market, expect a new mix of parts as renewable energy and EVs grow in market share.
SMW Autoblok Acquires Tecnomagnete December 7, 2021 SMW Autoblok Group, a provider of industrial workholding solutions, has acquired Tecnomagnete, the world’s leading manufacturer of permanent electromagnetic clamping and lifting systems.
Greenleaf Introduces New Carbide Insert Grade for Machining Titanium December 8, 2021 Greenleaf Corporation introduced its carbide insert grade G-9610 for higher material removal rate and longer tool life.
The Science of Diffusion Bonding or Joining together Dissimilar Metals January 3, 2022 Metal diffusion bonding is an essential joining method for achieving a high-purity interface when two similar metals require superior structural integrity. The process involves applying high temperature, and pressure to metals mated together in a hot press causes the atoms on solid metallic surfaces to intersperse and bond.
