Tool Repair vs. Tool Remanufacturing

March 23, 2016

Traditional manual indexable tool repair methods can place limitations on the feasibility of repairing more than moderate pocket damage.  GKI says process using 4- and 5-axis CNC machines removes the damage completely and replaces it with new metal, resulting in a superior-quality tool while enhancing GKI’s ability to repair tooling that other repair houses would likely turn away as “beyond repair.”

Related Glossary Terms

  • computer numerical control ( CNC)

    computer numerical control ( CNC)

    Microprocessor-based controller dedicated to a machine tool that permits the creation or modification of parts. Programmed numerical control activates the machine’s servos and spindle drives and controls the various machining operations. See DNC, direct numerical control; NC, numerical control.

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