GWS Tool Group, a custom cutting tool manufacturer, and Haimer USA, a producer of tool-holding technology, signed a U.S. licensing agreement for Haimer's Safe-Lock anti-pullout system.

"We are very happy to have formed a partnership with GWS, undoubtedly one of the fastest growing cutting tool manufacturers in the business," said Brendt Holden, president of Haimer USA. "Their high-quality milling solutions are perfectly suited for the Haimer Safe-Lock system. I fully believe GWS aerospace customers will welcome the security, balance, and precision of the Safe-Lock System that will ultimately ensure they can maximize their productivity."

GWS CEO, Rick McIntyre said that "Partnering with Haimer to provide the industry standard in pullout protection, Safe-Lock, further strengthens our ability to deliver optimized milling solutions to our customers."

Since its creation, the Safe-Lock system has grown rapidly in the U.S. market across all industrial sectors, the company said. The tool holding system, which emerged from the requirements of heavy-duty machining, initially made a name for itself in the aerospace and energy industries, but is now found in use in other industries and milling applications. In particular, the increase in customers utilizing high-efficiency dynamic milling strategies developed using CAM software, have found Safe-Lock to be an absolute necessity.

For more information on Safe-Lock, visit www.haimer.com.
For more information on GWS Tool Group, visit www.GWSToolGroup.com.