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Machining Monster Tackles Wicked Difficult 3-Shift Forging
An Austrian machine shop specializing in forged steel parts expands to make installation-ready machining a standard service for customers that need one reliable go-to source. They, in turn, needed reliable machining tools tough enough to handle 24/7 forged parts – and found everything they needed in the BA 722 from Schwäbische Werkzeugmaschinen .
High Tech Coolant for General ISO Turning
Seco expands its range of Jetstream tooling holders, offering 182 new products for all inch, metric and Seco-Capto holders. The internal coolant technology extends tool life while shrinking setup and indexing times.
Sandvik Coromant and Microsoft Digitally Connect Production Chain
The venture has resulted in the creation of Sandvik Coromant’s CoroPlus, which connects people, machines, tools and data on a single platform to drive customers’ decision making. It can also adjust equipment, notify technicians about maintenance requirements, and warn managers about potential problems.
Tooling Discount for Medical Equipment Manufacturers
For American manufacturers working to combat COVID-19, Dapra Corp. offers a 50% discount on cutters and inserts. The company applauds those that have pivoted their operations to produce respirators and personal protective equipment.
Medical Device Manufacturers: Step to the Front of the Line
The ASG Division of Jergens, Inc. is shipping same day for qualifying medical products customers, including free next-day air delivery on qualifying orders. If the required product isn’t immediately available, ASG is devoting all available resources to expedite production.
Gripper Picks Irregular Shapes, Delicate Items in ‘Clean’ Applications
The new OnRobot food-grade-certified Soft Gripper serves industries like food and beverage, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals as well as manufacturing and packaging. No external air supply required, so costs and complexity are reduced.
Where to Find Federal Funds to Buoy Your Small Business
Until the light emerges at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel, SBA funding options may give small manufacturers the financial life rafts they need to weather the storm. Additionally, the federal government addresses 8 common challenges small businesses may be wrestling with.
Multicyl’s Protocol Takes Aim at COVID-19
The company remains open and has put mandatory measures in place for employees and visitors to help prevent the spread of the virus. The No. 1 rule directs staff to wash hands for 20 seconds upon arriving to work and after handling incoming or shared material.
Kitagawa Northtech, Inc., Acquires Tecnara Tooling Systems’ Core Products
Kitagawa NC Rotary Tables and exclusive distribution rights to MST Yellow Angle Head products are included in the deal that took effect April 1. The two companies have enjoyed a successful sales and business relationships for over 25 years.
Perfect Timing: Germ-Free, Hands-Free Door Opener
To help stop the spread of germs and bacteria, Industrial Magnetics has developed the Foot-Pull Door Opener that can be attached to the bottom of a door. The company is donating 100% of the profits from sales of the device to food pantries in its community.
Rougher/Finisher Combo Is Up To 300% More Efficient Than Drill/Reamer Combinations
Unlike boring tools that involve time-consuming benchwork and complicated measuring for proper part repositioning, Seco Tool’s JC898 rougher and JC899 hybrid stacker simplify CFRP-titanium and CFRP-aluminum hybrid material holemaking and milling operations by eliminating post-machining work.
Four Settings for High, Consistent Clamping Force
Samchully power vises feature a mechanical multiplier booster system to provide high force with minimal input at the handle. Set the clamping force with the one-touch preset dial and the key stops turning when desired torque is reached.
