Hommer hits a homer with grinders
Increase complexity of ground parts while maintaining tight tolerances. CNC cylindrical grinding machines.
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Job shop likes ‘scream-free’ drilling
Eliminate unpredictable and premature tool chipping and enhance consistency and chip control when drilling 304 stainless steel. An adjustable drill that accepts double-sided indexable inserts with six cutting edges.
Texas shop goes for a spin
Increase machining consistency and reduce setup and changeover times to increase throughput. A multiple-pocket, selectable tool body.
Trumpf standardizes on tool data system
Boost production efficiency while reducing time, waste and cost. A tool data management system.
CNC upgrade drives engine maker’s productivity
Extend the life cycle of machine tools that produce engine crankshafts and cylinder blocks. Upgraded CNC systems.
Gear maker solves tool puzzles
Increase chip control and prolong tool life when producing gears. Switching inserts.
The wind whispers bigger
Machine larger and more complex parts for the energy industry. A horizontal boring mill for machining parts up to 10' long.
Bringing back business is groovy
Regain business from a former customer by winning bids on a family of shafts with multiple grooves. Versatile grooving and turning tools.
Five-axis flexibility
Boost productivity by reducing machine downtime. Six 5-axis milling machines with pallet systems and lights-out manufacturing capability.
Reverse-engineered parts hit the highway
Ensure custom motorcycle parts still seamlessly interface with OEM models after converting them from composites to metal. Scanning and CAD modeling services.
Honing tech lifts aerospace business
Produce flight-critical hydraulic pumps more rapidly and precisely. A multifeed honing system.
Double shot of automation
Speed throughput when deburring and surface finishing vise components. Abrasive disc brushes applied via a machining center's automatic toolchanger.