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Kennametal Acquires ATI Tungsten Business for $605 Million
By purchasing one of the biggest tungsten businesses in the world, Kennametal will be able to expand in the aerospace and energy sectors and reduce its raw material costs. Part of the ATI operation recovers tungsten from scrap.
Rigid Spindle Connection Increases Metal Removal Rates Machine Too Utilization, Reduces Part Cost
By combining high clamping force and optimized interference levels, the Kennametal KM4X from Haimer provides a robust connection, extremely high stiffness, and bending load capacity for greatly improved performance in machining high-strength alloys and other materials.
Deburr Both Sides of Drilled, Punched or Reamed Holes in One Operation
The high quality M-2, high speed cutting steel Burr-Zit clothespin type deburring tool from Whitney Tool can de-burr up to five thousand holes per grind with approximately 6 to 20 grinds per tool, depending on size for unmatched performance and economy.
Sandvik Acquires Remaining Shares in Precorp
Sandvik Coromant has reached an agreement to acquire the remaining 51 percent of shares in Precorp Inc.
Workholding, Material Handling Take Center Stage
Extensive clamping, gripping, locating, positioning, roller, bumper and support products from Fixtureworks feature a smooth urethane surface that is cast directly on a precision sealed ball bearing.
High Precision Tooling Systems
BIG Kaiser Precision Tooling has expanded its product line while staying true to its mission of bringing the highest quality, most precise, most reliable and most accurate tooling and accessory products to market.
Advanced Tooling for Demanding Part Machining
New milling chucks and other toolholding innovations from REGO-FIX Tool showcase advanced tooling systems that bring precision, strength and ease of use to demanding part machining applications.
Lower ISO Turning Costs by 20%
T-Tank inserts from Ingersoll Cutting Tools retain the same or similar thickness of larger IC inserts for very stable, rigid clamping that is ideal for interrupted cuts.
Collet Pad Jaws Maximize Productivity for Small Diameter Parts
A collet pad top jaw system from Dillon Manufacturing increases a chuck’s range of workholding capabilities, allowing more varied part geometries to be machined more aggressively with the same jaw system for shorter cycle times and more consistent quality output.
NC Hydromechanical Vises Gauge Clamping Force
The Hilma NC-series vises from Carr Lane Roemheld use built-in hydraulics and a clamp force gauge to build up hydraulic clamping force up to 11000 lb with a few cranks of the handle.
Seco Tools Named One of Michigan’s Best and Brightest in Wellness
Seco and other winning companies were honored at a breakfast celebration and symposium on October 3, 2013 at the VisTaTech Conference Center in Livonia.
IMI Announces New USA-Made Magnetic Welding Squares
IMI recently announced that their magnetic welding squares are being produced at their Michigan facility.
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