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   Gear Manufacturing Technology Update       June 19, 2024

Horn USA Inc. Expands Tool Portfolio for Gear Cutting

Horn is expanding its tool portfolio for gear cutting to include types for milling PTO shafts. Manufacturers are increasingly focusing on the complete machining of drive shafts. Horn has standardized its own tool range for this purpose, which demonstrates high milling performance. The double-edged carbide insert S274 is used. The program includes tools for PTO shaft sizes 1 3/8" and 1 3/4". The portfolio also includes special milling cutters for restricted shaft clearances. The M274 tool holders are equipped with an internal coolant supply for targeted cooling. The carriers have a diameter of 63 mm (2.48") and 10 teeth.

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Ceratizit Promotes Cope to President of Americas

Ceratizit, Part of the Plansee Group, announced that Dan Cope has been promoted to President of the Americas for Ceratizit Group. He joined the company in 2019 as Executive Vice-President of Cutting Tools, Ceratizit USA. The promotion is a direct result of Cope’s successful sustainable growth plan implemented for the US cutting tools division. His new responsibilities include additional business units within the Americas including Hard Materials Solutions, Round Tool Blanks, Preforms, and Private Label.

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FURNACE/PLUS Is Your SECO/VACUUM Furnace Command Center

FURNACE/PLUS Is Your SECO/VACUUM Furnace Command Center

FURNACE/PLUS is a customizable dashboard where you can manage batch recipes, audit energy use, generate reports, and view past and present furnace conditions at any time, and from anywhere. Analyzing furnace data trends, the system even predicts future performance, flagging potential problems before they occur.

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Master Gears and Gauges from Star SU

Master Gears and Gauges from Star SU

Star SU offers a wide range of precision gauges for measurement, calibration, setting, and correction purposes including; master gears, setting masters, and rolling gears. Learn more about the entire offering:

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Find Your Passion at IMTS

Find Your Passion at IMTS

Manufacturers come to IMTS, The International Manufacturing Technology Show, to connect, find inspiration, and discover solutions. Join us at McCormick Place in Chicago, September 9-14, 2024.

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oelheld’s DiaGrind: Increased Productivity & Cost Efficiency

oelheld’s DiaGrind: Increased Productivity & Cost Efficiency

Conquer your gear manufacturing challenges with oelheld’s DiaGrind series. Increase grinding wheel and cutting tool life, reduce grinding burn and burrs, gain excellent air release properties, and achieve machine cleanliness – all with DiaGrind. Successfully used on gear hobbing, grinding and shaping applications.

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DVS AMERICA presents the uFlex – the future of hard fine machining

DVS AMERICA presents the uFlex – the future of hard fine machining

Buderus Schleiftechnik provides versatile hard-finishing machines for small to large series. Featuring a multifunctional head and an inclined granite bed for high precision and stability, these compact machines integrate essential peripherals, maximizing productivity and flexibility.

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Immersive Engineering

Immersive Engineering

Engineers Assemble. If you’re a product engineer in charge of designing the latest and greatest manufacturing creations, it’s officially “Tony Stark” time. If Philip K. Dick is more your speed over the Marvel Cinematic Universe, than how about “Tom Cruise” time in Minority Report?

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