MachiningCloud Inc., Camarillo, Calif., and Garr Tool Co., Alma, Mich., have partnered to provide Garr Tool product data in the cloud. Garr Tool manufactures high-performance solid-carbide cutting tools. MachiningCloud is a product data provider for cutting tools, CNC machines and workholding.
MachiningCloud represents a new channel through which Garr Tool will be able to provide customers with the digital product data needed to run today's data-hungry shop. This partnership will simplify the process of finding the right cutting tools for customers' manufacturing jobs, as they will have direct access to current, complete tooling data without having to search printed catalogs and multiple websites to find ideal tooling.
"Since 1944, Garr Tool has been and remains committed to the best possible customer service," said Jeff Leppien, vice president of Garr Tool. "As our customers and the industry move more and more toward the digital space of Industry 4.0, we at Garr Tool will continue to innovate and leverage new technologies to improve our customer experience."
"We are excited to help customers save time and increase efficiency by offering Garr Tool product data on the cloud," said Christophe Rogazy, director of product management at MachiningCloud. "Customers will be able to quickly find the right tools for their jobs without spending too much time searching through various resources. All they need will be in one place."
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.