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   Gear Manufacturing Technology Update       January 4, 2023

Successful Tool Tests with VBN’s Vibenite Followed by License Agreement with ANAJ

Tool materials that noticeably improve performance and lifetime—that is what defines the alloys of the Swedish company VBN Components AB. VBN has always focused on hard and wear-resistant materials that are additively manufactured, and today offers four steels and one cemented carbide under the Vibenite brand. The tool manufacturer ANAJ Czech, a.s., which has tested components in said material, was so satisfied with the results that a license agreement has been signed to start manufacturing in-house.

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CERATIZIT MaxiMill 491 Features New Insert Size for Added Flexibility

For maximum productivity and machining application versatility, CERATIZIT offers a wide range of tooling systems within its expansive Indexable Milling line of products that includes the company’s new MaxiMill 491. With eight usable cutting edges per newly expanded 9-mm insert size, a precise 90° profile and a durable nickel-coated tool body, the MaxiMill 491 system is extremely well-suited for all shoulder and full-slot milling applications.

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High Production Carbide Hobs

High Production Carbide Hobs

Star SU is a leading supplier of solid carbide hobs for gear tooth production. Our in-house carbide grades are available for cutting either green or hard materials and can be stripped and recoated. Application driven designs available in shell or shank configurations with multiple threads for maximum efficiencies.

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Design-optimized gear skiving tools perform better

Design-optimized gear skiving tools perform better

Looking for high-quality skiving tools? Then you've come to the right place. Liebherr is continuously working on the optimization and development of their skiving tools in order to further optimize tool life and cost-effectiveness – without having to compromise on gear quality.

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AGMA FTM Papers Deadline is Approaching

AGMA FTM Papers Deadline is Approaching

Those who wish to make submissions for the 2023 AGMA Fall Technical Meeting (FTM) have until January 13, 2023. Late submissions will not be accepted.

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