Grinding (Surface, Cylindrical, Tool & Cutter)

Products • February 17, 2022

Product Guide for Right Angle Grinding

Explained in the guide, Norton abrasives are classified in BEST, BETTER, and GOOD performance/ price tiers to help users choose the right product for a specific application. The product guide is color-coded for the eight key application processes found in metal fabrication including cutting, heavy-duty grinding, stock removal, blending/ refining, deburring, surface preparation/ cleaning, finishing, and polishing. A "BEST product" solution is referenced for each application. In addition, an application matrix provides a product selection guide divided by material and cost requirement, whether by performance or economy criteria.

News • February 14, 2022

Complete machining of truck camshafts

Effective complete machining of DAF camshafts for commercial vehicles is based on the sophisticated interplay between high performance high-performance linear motors, ultra-precise in-process measuring systems and easily accessible components. The Dutch truck manufacturer is extending its camshaft machining operations by adding the modular concept on the new platform 6.

Videos • February 14, 2022

Versatile 5-Axis grinder from Star Cutter

This Star Cutter Co. video highlights the company's NXT 5-axis tool grinder, a versatile CNC machine featuring a small footprint and a large grind zone.

Products • January 27, 2022

M18 FUEL Grinders

Both grinders feature a RAPIDSTOP™ Brake for enhanced user safety, stopping most wheels in less than two seconds. The grinders are available with either a paddle switch, designed for increased comfort and ease-of-use when operating in various positions, or a slide switch, designed to reduce user fatigue. Tool-free guard adjustments provide faster guard installations and adjustments to keep users productive on the job.

Articles • January 24, 2022

Improving the daily grind

Blaser Swisslube helps toolmaker reduce cycle times, grinding wheel dressing intervals, machine idle times and scrap while improving safety.

News • January 24, 2022

GWS Tool Group acquires Carbide Tools Mfg.

The acquisition of Carbide Tools Mfg. Inc (CTMI) further strengthens GWS capability and capacity in the arena of custom carbide round tooling. From porting tools and reamers to complex form tools and custom end mills, CTMI's customer-driven mission marries perfectly with that of GWS.n

News • January 24, 2022

ANCA launches TV show

On ANCA's new television show - the ANCA Academy - viewers can learn how to set up a collet adaptor, a fundamental skill that all operators need to grind accurate tools and maintain stability of batch grinding

Articles • January 12, 2022 • Jeffrey A. Badger, Ph.D.

Save time through clever dressing

The Grinding Doc offers tips to cut dressing-in times as much as 35 minutes.

Videos • December 17, 2021

Grinding Doc — Dressing Playlist

A collection of episodes from CTE's Grinding Doc video series that are devoted to the subject of dressing.

Articles • December 15, 2021 • Jeffrey A. Badger, Ph.D.

Crankshaft unpleasantness

The Grinding Doc offers coping strategies to handle the pain and suffering of crankshaft grinding.

Videos • December 14, 2021

Rollomatic Open House 2021

Rollomatic USA and Strausak featured two new tool grinding machines during its three-day open house held Nov. 9-11 at Rollomatic's Mundelein, Illinois, facility.

News • November 24, 2021

Rollomatic establishes laser business unit, names senior engineer

Rollomatic Inc., a subsidiary of Rollomatic Holding Switzerland, has formed a separate business unit within Rollomatic Inc. for the product range of laser cutting machines.