Drilling & Boring

Replaceable heads represent the next step in the evolution of reaming.

Fairport, NY: Steiner Technologies partners with German manufacturer, Hermann Bilz to fill the void left by the discontinuation of the main provider of manual back counterbore tools in North America

Worthington, Ohio-based Hyperion Materials & Technologies, a global leader in developing hard and superhard materials for a wide range of demanding applications, on Jan. 1 completed the acquisition of AFC Hartmetall, a premium cemented carbide tool blank manufacturer, marking the close of the complementary agreement announced in September.

As part of an ongoing effort to make processes and products more environmentally friendly, BIG KAISER Precision Tooling Inc., Hoffman Estates, Illinois, is making modifications to production materials and packaging. Specifically, the company switched to unleaded steel and recyclable packaging.

Fusion Coolant Systems' Pure-Cut products a safer alternative to metalworking fluids.

German Machine Tools of America is now the North American distributor of WEMA Glauchau GmbH.

Leading power tool manufacturer Festool opts for a six-component force/moment sensor from Kistler to develop its new jigsaws. The compact piezoelectric quartz load cell captures forces and moments during the sawing process: a key advantage for testing new jigsaws and validating saw blades.

Star SU LLC will be exhibiting at the 2020 SHOT Week Supplier Showcase in Las Vegas, Jan. 20-21, 2020. Entering its fourth year, the SHOT Week Supplier Showcase was developed in conjunction with the SHOT Show as a dedicated event for suppliers to present their products to shooting, hunting and outdoor manufacturers.

The late Jerry Magnuson is a legend in the hot rod racing and aftermarket industry. Extending his love of the sport beyond the track, Jerry and his wife, Maureen Magnuson, started Magnuson Products LLC, Ventura, California, after many years of designing and building supercharger kits for the aftermarket. The company also supports OEMs.

Solar Atmospheres Inc. has long been a model of innovation and leadership in the heat treating industry. As long-time members of the Metal Treating Institute (MTI), Hermitage, Pennsylvania-based Solar employees are actively involved in the many programs available through the institute and MTI recognized three Solar employees for their commitment to MTI.

Kyocera Precision Tool Inc. offers the new PF chipbreaker for microboring applications. The PF chipbreaker's low cutting force design and anti-welding properties provide excellent chip control and surface finish in a variety of applications.

BallRoughNose - New line of indexable ball nose end mills, designed to provide maximum reliability during roughing and semi-finishing.