Fullerton Tool Co. Inc. and MachiningCloud Inc. partnered to provide Fullerton Tool product data in the cloud. Fullerton Tool is a manufacturer of solid carbide cutting tools. MachiningCloud is a product data provider for cutting tools, CNC machines and workholding.
The Fullerton Tool MachiningCloud partnership will utilize the convenience of cloud-based technology, which will enable customers to optimize the way they gather information for their manufacturing operations by effortlessly searching for the proper cutting tool that best fits their cutting conditions without having to search through catalogs or multiple websites.
Furthermore, Fullerton Tool customers will be able to increase productivity and achieve greater accuracy by easily downloading descriptive, usage and geometric information directly into their shop floor software, such as CAM, simulation, and tool management systems.
"Fullerton Tool Company is extremely excited to partner with MachiningCloud. Having our tooling data available on their cloud-based platform allows us to support our customers throughout the world in an efficient and effective manner. We as a company are always looking for ways to support our customers and help enhance and maximize their metal removal rates. Partnering with MachiningCloud is just another way we can help support those customers." - Patrick Curry, President of Fullerton Tool.
"The ability for Fullerton Tool customers to feed product data directly into their shop software offers a tremendous benefit over paper catalogs and websites as MachiningCloud eliminates the need for manual entry," says Christophe Rogazy, Director of Product Management for MachiningCloud. "Finding the right cutting tool quickly and reducing the time to assemble the optimum combination of tool components will enable customers to save time and improve their shop's workflow."
Related Glossary Terms
- computer numerical control ( CNC)
computer numerical control ( CNC)
Microprocessor-based controller dedicated to a machine tool that permits the creation or modification of parts. Programmed numerical control activates the machine’s servos and spindle drives and controls the various machining operations. See DNC, direct numerical control; NC, numerical control.
- computer-aided manufacturing ( CAM)
computer-aided manufacturing ( CAM)
Use of computers to control machining and manufacturing processes.
- feed
feed
Rate of change of position of the tool as a whole, relative to the workpiece while cutting.
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