Grinding (Surface, Cylindrical, Tool & Cutter)

Branding for Gorilla Mill, a manufacturer of carbide drills, endmills and cutting tools, is simian-themed, aggressive and fun, and it comes with the tagline "Weapons of Mass Production." The company has grown in employees, distributors and a diverse spread of customers.

Fast, flexible custom tooling, easy access to tool data through cloud technology and automation are some of the technologies driving tool production processes, according to a recent discussion between two industry executives.

Plant remodeling pushes Gorilla Mill to improve coolant cleanliness.

CNC machines and programming have changed how cutting tools are made and maintained.

Star Cutter's NXT 5-axis Tool Grinder is a versatile 5-axis CNC machine, features a small footprint and a large grind zone. The machine can run small and large diameter wheels and is designed in a modular fashion that offers quick adaptation to application requirements.

Two technologies, one machine: The new VOLLMER VHybrid 360 combines the strengths of an innovative grinding machine and a proven powerful erosion machine. Allowing you to switch between the two functions in no time! Efficient processing and powerful machining of carbide tools with diameters of up to 50 mm.

The abrasive grain used in the Blue Moon TZ is very sharp-edged, microcrystalline and has an elongated trapezoidal rod shape. Blue Moon TZ grinding wheels are particularly impressive due to their very low thermal load in the contact zone. The high profile retention of our grit combination leads to extended dressing intervals at high stock removal rates and increases economic efficiency.

The wheels feature an innovative Norton Quantum Prime nano-crystalline ceramic grain, embedded in an optimized matrix of Norton Vitrium3 bond. The combination of the micro-fracture properties of the new ceramic grain from Saint-Gobain Abrasives and the retention capability of the bond ensures long wheel life, excellent grinding efficiency, and consistent part quality with superior finish which results in cost savings of 30% and more.

Company turns to United Grinding for a machine that has both grinding and EDMing capabilities.n

The Grinding Doc lists to-do items for improving 'ugly' grinding process.

The ShapeSmart model NP50 is a five-axis "pinch/peel" grinding machine from Rollomatic that features unique technology for turning out nonround parts.

New opportunities are expected with the new investment in the company.