Grinding (Surface, Cylindrical, Tool & Cutter)

News • May 2, 2024

Tyrolit acquires majority stake in Contec

In a move to strengthen its floor grinding & surface preparation business, the Tyrolit Group invests in German company Contec Maschinenbau & Entwicklungstechnik GmbH. Contec is a leading global supplier of state-of-the-art machines for surface preparation and finishing.

News • April 22, 2024

Tyrolit expands its main production site

The Tyrolit Group said it is expanding its production site in Stans, Austria, and investing 15 million euros in a new, highly innovative production line.

News • April 16, 2024

Shelton Machinery launches parent company, TSM Group

Shelton Machinery has acquired Municipal Tool & Machinery, and launched a new parent company called TSM Group. TSM is the new parent of Shelton Machinery, Concept Machinery and Municipal Machinery.

News • April 4, 2024

United Grinding names new RSM; adds dealers

United Grinding North America recently added to its continental footprint with two new distribution partners and a new regional sales manager for the Cylindrical Division.

News • March 6, 2024

United Grinding Mexico appoints managing director

United Grinding North America, a subsidiary of Swiss-based United Grinding Group, recently appointed Alonso Acevedo to the Managing Director position for its Mexico territory.

Articles • March 5, 2024 • Jeffrey A. Badger, Ph.D.

Overhanging wheels, making your wheel ‘act harder’

Learn why The Grinding Doc is a fan of downfeeding on the workpiece and the meaning of an old adage.

News • March 1, 2024

Platinum Tooling named Tecnicrafts’ North American distributor

Effective immediately, Platinum Tooling Technologies Inc., will be selling products from Tecnicrafts Industries, a manufacturer of collets and guide bushings for Swiss Type CNC Lathes.

Articles • February 8, 2024 • Christopher Tate

Surface finishes that seal the deal

Preventing leaks in hydraulic systems requires a good seal and a good sealing surface.

News • January 16, 2024

United Grinding opens subsidiary in Southeast Asia

The United Grinding Group strengthens its Southeast Asian footprint and establishes a subsidiary in Singapore.

Articles • January 8, 2024 • Jeffrey A. Badger, Ph.D.

Chatter stability map

With chatter, things quickly get complicated.

Articles • January 4, 2024 • William Leventon

Extreme accuracy

Jig grinding delivers the precision and finish needed for demanding machining applications.

Articles • December 19, 2023 • Jeffrey A. Badger, Ph.D.

Nital etching, setting up a lab

Tips to reduce the uncertainty of this very subjective test