Industry News

News • June 29, 2023

Tips to keep you safe on a ladder

The American Ladder Institute is spreading the word about safe ladder practices and training opportunities. Here are safety tips to keep in mind.

News • June 28, 2023

The purpose and history of the toolbox

Toolboxes and bags go back a long way in human history. Once a tool was found to be useful, it became valuable and was worth keeping. A tool and the skills to use it are closely connected. Mechanical people object strongly to any interference with their tools just as musicians would object to someone tampering with their instruments.

News • June 27, 2023

Photochemical etching gives electric vehicle makers the edge

Photochemical etching is the perfect choice for metal component production in the quickly changing alternative powertrain supply chain.

News • June 26, 2023

Machine tool company retrofits grinder with gearboxes

Electron Engineering Services is a machine tool company specializing in machine refurbishment and CNC retrofitting, including re-engineering, re-manufacture, and retrofit. Electron was retrofitting a grinding machine to turn it into an accurate grinder by installing servo systems instead of hydraulics.

News • June 23, 2023

Celebrating a century of cemented carbide use in tooling

2023 marks the 100th anniversary of the invention of cemented carbide. This class of alloys, known for its ability to withstand high temperatures and fast machining, is the foundation of many modern machine tools. Cemented carbide has a rich history, both for the industry and for Sandvik Coromant. What might the next 100 years hold?

News • June 23, 2023

Tips to protect and maintain your bearings

Bearing longevity and efficiency depend on how well you maintain them. Even quality bearings can quickly wear or (worse) completely fail prior to their predicted B10 life if not properly maintained. n

News • June 21, 2023

Grinding rare earth magnets into shape

Amid global rivalries and increasing demand for rare earth magnets, more precise, efficient grinding technology offers proactive manufacturers a competitive advantage.n

News • June 20, 2023

Sandvik Coromant joins aerospace group as associate member

The Aerospace Industries Association Board of Governors officially added Sandvik Coromant to its list of Associate Members on June 1.

News • June 19, 2023

Star SU names new medical product sales manager

Star SU, the marketing, sales and service affiliate of Star Cutter Company, has named James Doughty to the position of product sales manager responsible for national medical sales.

News • June 16, 2023

Ceratizit names technical sales engineer

Ceratizit has named Brian Krebs as the company's technical sales engineer based in Houston. Krebs will focus on special tooling concepts.

News • June 15, 2023

Machining components for small power plants

Energy topics, such as production and efficiency, are more concerning today than ever. The growth of clean energy technologies is relentless, and companies want to manage energy budgets efficiently, The carbon footprint of products will probably become a sales criterion soon.

News • June 14, 2023

Formula One subcontractor accelerates quality control

An LK Metrology portable arm with a 2-meter reach halves the time for inspecting large components.