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Throughout history, manufacturers have sought ways to make their machining processes more efficient and cost-effective
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Dear Industry Expert,
Throughout history, manufacturers have sought ways to make their machining processes more efficient and cost-effective. Those efforts involve ongoing development of advanced and precise production machinery, improved cutting tools and optimisation of cutting systems overall. |
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How sustainability applies to manufacturing
Businesses today attach the term sustainable to products and activities ranging from fish and furniture to energy consumption and architecture. Their stated focus is on preserving natural resources and protecting earth’s environment. In a more narrow sense, however, machining in manufacturing has always pursued a form of sustainability. Machining competitively priced, high quality products enables a manufacturer to make a profit and thereby sustain its existence as a business. More... |
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Broaching square holes
Paul Horn GmbH is expanding its broaching product range with the addition of tool geometries for broaching square holes. Users can choose the appropriate size of tool from the N105, N110 and N117 systems according to the size of square they want to produce. The N105 and N110 systems are suitable for WAF sizes from 4 mm (0.157") to 13 mm (0.512"). For WAF sizes from 13 mm (0.512") to 22 mm (0.866"), the N117 system needs to be used instead. More...
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The sharpest tool in the box
Time is money in manufacturing. Drilling, milling, and reaming all place enormous stress on tools. Here Jill Glynn, commercial services manager at global leader in metal cutting Sandvik Coromant, explains how tool reconditioning can extend a tool’s lifespan — cost effectively and sustainably. The word ‘reconditioned’ can ignite visions of worn, overworked products that are inferior to brand new versions. More...
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Interview with Mikael Nielsen, Accustrip CEO
Creating products that are good for the planet starts at the top. Ensuring not every company understands only the environmental but also commercial benefits of a green culture is key. Accustrip is a company characterized by being leaders in environmental and energy efficient equipment. In an interview with CEO Mr. Mikael Nielsen, he shared the company’s solutions and plans to grow its business in Asia, one of the world’s fastest growing regions. More...
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Kennametal introduces new line of PCD tools
Kennametal introduced a new line of PCD round tools for aluminum machining that delivers up to 10 times higher productivity than carbide tooling. The new line of drills, reamers, and end mills provides exceptional tool life, wear resistance even in very abrasive aluminum alloys, and are available with very short lead times. With through-the-tool coolant capabilities and an MQL-ready interface, these PCD round tools are ideal for both rough and finish machining. More...
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Studer MD on the company's international positioning
Drops in sales, short-time working: The Corona pandemic has hit the world economy with a force never experienced before. Numerous industries are reporting dramatic developments. STUDER, one of the world market leaders in cylindrical grinding from Steffisburg in Switzerland, has so far come through the crisis relatively robustly, emphasizes Sandro Bottazzo, Managing Director and, as CSO, responsible for Sales, Customer Care und Marketing. More...
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METAV 2020 reloaded is now METAV digital: VDW launches new trade fair concept
“We believe that METAV digital offers a number of great opportunities – especially given the current market requirements and the situation of many companies who now have to plan their marketing budgets very carefully to ensure they obtain the maximum benefit,” emphasised Dr Wilfried Schäfer, Executive Director of the VDW. The hybrid concept is to be adopted from METAV 2022, which is scheduled to run from 8 to 12 March 2022 in conjunction with Messe Düsseldorf. More...
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