The Sharpest Tool in the Box January 21, 2021 The word “reconditioned” can ignite visions of worn, overworked products inferior to new ones. The reality is as long as you purchase from a reputable supplier, reconditioned cutting tools will deliver the same consistent results as they did upon initial purchase.
YG-1 Introduces i-ONE Drill Inserts and Tool Steel Holders January 15, 2021 The new i-ONE system of exchangeable micrograin carbide drill inserts and premium tool steel holders with coolant channels is based on coating advances and optimized designs for higher tool life and changeover speed, according to tool manufacturer YG-1.
GWS Tool Group Acquires Taurus Tool & Engineering January 12, 2021 GWS Tool Group has acquired Taurus Tool & Engineering. Taurus, based in Batavia, Illinois. It is the first acquisition in 2021 for GWS Tool Group, following three previous acquisitions in 2020.
Choose Digital, Choose the Right Drill January 11, 2021 The Industry 4.0 & Smart Manufacturing Adoption Report by IoT Analytics suggests that Industry 4.0 technology uptake is still low among manufacturers.
First Time’s the Charm January 6, 2021 All shops want to be more productive and reduce downtime. For some, this means an investment in a high-end CNC machine tool. Others give quick-change toolholders a try, or pursue an IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) machining strategy.
Mar-Bal Merges AltraSet Composite Technologies With Lattice Composites’ Advanced Epoxy Expertise January 5, 2021 Mar-Bal Inc. has merged its AltraSet Composite Technologies company with Lattice Composites, Riverside, Calif.
Norton | Saint-Gobain Abrasives Now Offers Farécla Polishing and Finishing Compounds January 4, 2021 Norton | Saint-Gobain Abrasives has introduced the Farécla line of polishing compounds and surface finishing products for markets such as OEM automotive assembly, marine, woodworkers, composite manufacturers and other industrial applications.
The Modular Future for Workholding December 28, 2020 For as long as people have been machining parts, they’ve been devising ever-more ingenious ways to grip them.
Turning Inserts Face New Challenges December 21, 2020 Originally marketed for their proficiency in heavy metal removal applications while delivering longer tool life and multi-point efficiency, turning inserts have grown more sophisticated in response to advances in materials, machines, methods, and even social factors.
October 2020 U.S. Cutting Tool Orders Up 7.6% from September 2020 December 18, 2020 October 2020 U.S. cutting tool consumption totaled $167.9 million, according to the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI) and AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology.
