Cutting metal for laying ink
Reduce cycle times and time spent loading and unloading parts into a machine. Use clamps to create custom fixture plates and gang more parts per machining cycle.
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Organizing inventory to keep product flowing
Improve inventory control and consolidate hundreds of cabinets and drawers for storing tooling and gages. SOLUTION: An automated storage system integrated with inventory management software.
Relying on rapid-fire micrographs: Inspection Efficiency
CHALLENGE: Increase QC efficiency when inspecting composite auto parts. An automated opto-digital microscope.
Advanced coating advances tapping: Drilling Performance
Eliminate tool breakage when tapping stainless steel. A tap with a new multiple-layered coating and an advanced chamfer geometry, rake and flute form.
Coolant bursts bubble on foam problem
Eliminate coolant foam and chip accumulation in chucks and increase coolant pressure. A nonfoaming coolant.
Hommer hits a homer with grinders
Increase complexity of ground parts while maintaining tight tolerances. CNC cylindrical grinding machines.
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.
Gear maker solves tool puzzles
Increase chip control and prolong tool life when producing gears. Switching inserts.
The wind whispers bigger: Drilling Performance
Machine larger and more complex parts for the energy industry. A horizontal boring mill for machining parts up to 10' long.
CNC upgrade drives engine maker’s productivity
Extend the life cycle of machine tools that produce engine crankshafts and cylinder blocks. Upgraded CNC systems.
