SANDVIK COROMANT AND PRECORP PARTNERSHIP FOCUSES ON COMPOSITE MACHINING
The new partners will use PCD vein technology and innovative carbide solutions to create new cutting applications for the composite industry.
Posted: May 24, 2010
Sandvik Coromant (SANDVIKEN, Sweden ) and Precorp Inc. (Spanish Fork, UT) have reached a cooperation agreement with the aim of being a joint solution provider for composite machining.
As partners, Sandvik Coromant and Precorp will provide unique products using PCD vein technology and innovative carbide solutions as well as application know how for the composite industry. The PCD vein technology incorporates a precision sintered slot of PCD onto the cutting edge improving the quality and efficiency of the tool.
The partnership secures the development of innovative solutions from Sandvik Coromant and Precorp and strengthens the niche for diamond based cutting tools, particularly in the rapidly growing composite aerospace segment.
Sandvik Tooling acquired 49% of the shares in Precorp Inc., during 2008.
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