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Prevent Slug Pulling with the Right Die Clearance
Proper die clearance allows for upper and lower fracture lines to connect. The typical stamping industry rule of thumb is to use 10 percent material thickness as clearance between the punch and die button, but this guideline does not take into account variable material types. What is the optimal die clearance?
How to Clean Welds Faster With a Wire Brush
Saving even a few minutes with each weld cleaning can add up over time in the welding operation. Here’s how to choose the right wheel for the job and the best practices to follow that will optimize performance and efficiency when using wire brushes.
Meeting the Challenges of Sawing Exotic Materials
Are you having problems with these tough materials? New and better blades are increasing blade productivity while maintaining or improving both blade life and cut tolerance – they are even being used to cut parts to a final size, without the necessity of additional machining.
First Automated Tool Changer Certified in Americas for UR+ Program
Universal Robots certifies the QC-11 Automated Tool Changer from ATI as the first automated tool changer developed in Americas for the UR+ platform to work seamlessly with UR cobots.
Weiler Abrasives Achieves Milestone
They are celebrating 75 years in business.
ATA Acquires Karnasch
This deal expands the international cutting tool business of ATA.
Absolute Machine Partners with Sussex Tool & Supply
This deal gives Absolute better proximity to customers in both Wisconsin and Illinois.
Vessel Built by MIW is Named
Built for PRK by Moran Iron Works, the Kayak Express is a one-of-a-kind aluminum passenger vessel.
Turning Point (Part Two)
Whether the work involves processing larger, heavier pieces with high complexity in a single setup, cutting difficult shapes out of tough materials or producing very high precision small parts from bar stock at blazing speeds, the latest advances in tooling and workholding provide shops with new capabilities to turn jobs around faster than ever.
Tooling Tech Group Names New CEO
Lee Childers is their new chief executive officer.
Quick, Easy Gang Slide Tool Changeovers on Swiss Lathes
To minimize machine downtime and provide operator safety, Hydraulic Chucks for Swiss lathes from BIG KAISER are tool holders that use a single wrench for a quick and easy change of the cutting tools on a gang slide.
