Melin Tool Co., Cleveland, and MachiningCloud Inc., Camarillo, Calif., have partnered to provide Melin Tool product data in the cloud. Melin Tool manufactures high-performance carbide cutting tools. MachiningCloud is a product data provider for cutting tools, CNC machines and workholding.
MachiningCloud represents a new channel through which Melin 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.
"Melin Tool's primary focus has always been putting our customers' needs first, which is why we are pleased to be working hand in hand with MachiningCloud," said Tom Hensel, North American sales manager. "MachiningCloud will offer our customers a simple and more convenient way to gather information specific to their needs. With the ever-increasing demand for access to cutting tool options and information online, MachiningCloud's extensive database will provide our customers valuable information and time-saving options."
"Our partnership will offer tremendous time-saving benefits to Melin Tool customers," said Christophe Rogazy, director of product management at MachiningCloud. "By utilizing cloud technology and industry standards, MachiningCloud is capable of serving up-to-date product data to virtually any shop floor software or system and will eliminate the manual entry of data."
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.
