ANCA names winners of Tool of the Year competition
Turcar, a Turkey-based company, was the winner of the virtual tool category in 2020, and this year it took home the #MadeonANCA and Most Innovative Tool categories. Coming in second in the…
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Ceratizit showcases portfolio at Southtec
Ceratizit USA, in Warren, Michigan, exhibited at the Southtec trade show and showcased its full range cutting tools portfolio, including inch assortment, and hard materials solutions.nn Imported from the CTE archive to…
Power skiving for electric vehicles
Manufacturers can achieve 90% machine use reduction with power skiving. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2021-11-15 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/news/power-skiving-electric-vehicles/ Legacy path: /power-skiving-electric-vehicles
Best ways to choose a touch probe
For manufacturers looking to reduce setup times, increase machine usage time and improve the dimensional accuracy of the finished workpieces, touch probes can offer great advantages. Imported from the CTE archive to…
Star SU names GM for Tawas Tool
Star SU has named Thomas Giglio as its new general manager for the Tawas Tool operations, comprised of two facilities in East Tawas, Michigan, where the company produces gear cutting tool solutions…
Torque technology wins Henry Ford Technology Award
Niels Bredick, senior solutions specialist at Sandvik Coromant, is a member of a winning team of the 2020 Henry Ford Technology Award (HFTA) for development and implementation of the Torque Monitoring of…
Improved Mastercam certification program
The Mastercam Certification is a rigorous set of knowledge-based and practical tests that demonstrate a programmer's ability to work effectively with CAM software, overcome common issues facing today's shops, and produce high-quality…
Overcome the barriers to automation
At every stage of manufacturing, there is an opportunity for automation. Unfortunately, many manufactures often let perceived barriers keep them from implementing complete machine or process automation. With this mindset, they end…
Transmission manufacturer cuts inspection times in half
At the U.S. transmission plant of a global automotive manufacturing group, component inspection times have been reduced by half or more by upgrading the company's coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) to incorporate 5-axis…
Metrology meets Industry 4.0
When looking at the place of metrology in the "Fourth Industrial Revolution," it is interesting to ponder whether Industry 4.0 is being driven by developments in metrology or metrology developments are being…
Eriez's recycling test center solves separation challenges
Eriez's recycling test center gives customers a full-scale laboratory opportunity to test their own materials on state-of-the-art recycling equipment to determine the most effective solutions for the toughest separation challenges. Imported from…
Grinder option tackles non‐round punch and pin jobs
Rollomatic, the original inventor of pinch/peel grinding machines, showcased a new model of pinch/peel machine at the recent Eastec show that can perform non-round grinding of punches and pins. Imported from the…
KEO brand turns 80, makes plans for future
On its 80th anniversary, the KEO brand looks ahead to the future. The company's long-range strategy is to build upon the trust and reputation of the brand and to acquire diverse, complementary…
Seco helps customers reduce carbon footprint
Seco Tools LLC has established methods for life-cycle analysis of its own products and for mapping its production processes as part of its aim to reduce the company's climate impact. Now, it…
Bearing makers adopt laser marking to prevent counterfeiting
Counterfeiting is a challenging problem for bearing manufacturers. Laser marking is one way to overcome this problem. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2021-10-27…
Exposing the myth that all spindle rebuilders are alike
Expert spindle rebuilders that pay attention to the details and communicate throughout the process offer fast, reliable rebuilds that last. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published…
GF Machining showcases equipment solutions
GF Machining Solutions showcased at Eastec 2021 equipment for mold and die and job-shop applications that the company says can increase production and reduce energy consumption. Imported from the CTE archive to…
New and better tools for machining firearm components
Tools today are far superior to those used in previous firearm production methods, which provides the opportunity to combine operations into a single cutting tool, eliminating the need for additional tooling in…
Automated measurements reduce inspection time and human error
A safe landing – with measuring technology from BLUM. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2021-10-21 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/news/automated-measurements-reduce-inspection-time-and-human-error/ Legacy path: /automated-measurements-reduce-inspection-time-and-human-error
Choosing the right tool for machining titanium
Machining titanium cost-effectively requires special attention to the distinctive features of this material – particularly for choosing the right tools. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published…
Arch Cutting Tools acquires Contour360
Arch Cutting Tools expands its solid round cutting tool portfolio with a new business acquisition. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2021-10-18 CTE source:…
Emuge-Franken N.A. names new national sales manager
Scott Lowe is responsible for leading the company's sales organization and growing market share. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2021-10-17 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/news/emuge-franken-na-names-new-national-sales-manager/…
Sandvik Coromant invests in the U.S. market
Sandvik Coromant is strengthening its position within the solid round tools segment and continues to invest in new facilities and production capabilities in the U.S. market. Imported from the CTE archive to…
Walter establishes solid carbide drill facility in the U.S.
Walter USA LLC has assumed governance of the round tool production unit in Greer, South Carolina, through an intra-company transfer within the Sandvik Group. Having a dedicated production facility in the U.S.…
H.B. Carbide appoints new GM
Jon Dreher has been named general manager at H.B. Carbide. Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis. Originally published on CTE: 2021-10-13 CTE source: https://ctemag.com/news/hb-carbide-appoints-new-gm/ Legacy path: /hb-carbide-appoints-new-gm