IMTS 2024 Video Booth Visits

David Goulbourne, responsible for Sandvik Coromant’s solid round tools business unit, uses an interactive touchscreen presentation to introduce manufacturing wellness concepts aimed at optimizing production processes. The presentation addresses identifying bottlenecks, adopting new technology, committing to sustainability, reducing waste, improving data utilization, forming partnerships to ensure quality machining, and bolstering training with artificial intelligence.

The Star Cutter Co. features the new FLX versatile five-axis tool and cutter grinder designed for high-volume production of 1″ diameter tools up to 8″ in length. Discover the machine’s two spindle options, including a 15-kilowatt, 20-horsepower spindle for endmill and drill manufacturing, and explore its advanced automation package. The video also highlights the TRU TECH T93XM centerless grinder, specialty tools for the automotive and medical industries, as well as custom products from H.B. Carbide.

HAIMER USA’s Tod Petrik offers an exclusive tour of the company’s newest tools and technologies. In this video, he takes viewers through each featured product, sharing insights on innovations designed for precision, durability and versatility in machining applications. From the HAIMER Mill Series to the powerful Panther Mill, get an insider look at how these tools are pushing the boundaries of high-performance machining.

William Fiorenza from Ingersoll Cutting Tools highlights the company’s CeraSFeed silicon nitride high-feed ceramic insert launched in 2021 for applications in the aerospace, energy and medical industries. The insert efficiently machines cobalt and nickel-based materials without coolant. In addition, Fiorenza showcases Ingersoll’s IAbsorber dampening system for the Innofit product line. Ingersoll also presented its MaxSFeed series tangential milling products that feature a dovetail pocket design and expanded sizes.

Mikron Tool, a U.S. distributor of NS Tool Co., demonstrates advanced surface finishing of a bone plate made of titanium alloy 6AL-4V using a three-flute ball endmill from NS Tool. The demo highlights high-speed operations for excellent finishes, new milling geometries and specialized tooling for medical applications. Innovative solutions also mentioned include chatterfree finishes and a new product line of through tool coolant mills for medical and firearm industries.

Dave Gannon, marketing manager at Castrol Industrial Solutions, introduces key members of the team: Tim Stiers, manager of technical services; Britney Palmer, key account manager; and Chasity Brewer, area sales manager. In this video, they discuss Castrol’s cutting-edge industrial solutions, focusing on the company’s advanced cutting fluids and the technical support provided by the team.