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General-purpose flap disc designed for use on steel
- Apr 10, 2017
- Finishing
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Walter Surface Technologies has launched FLEXSTEEL™, a general-purpose flap disc designed for use on steel in light industrial, metal fabrication, and construction applications. The disc features a zirconia alumina abrasive grain blend that self-sharpens with less pressure, allowing it to...
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Synova opens facility in New Jersey
- Apr 10, 2017
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Synova, a manufacturer of high-precision laser cutting systems, has relocated its North American Micro-Machining Center (MMC) operations to Secaucus, N.J. The MMC offers laser machining services such as application trials, single and recurring cutting jobs, and machine demonstrations. The facility...
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Timken acquires Torsion Control Products
- Apr 10, 2017
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The Timken Co., North Canton, Ohio, a provider of bearings and mechanical power transmission products, has acquired Torsion Control Products Inc., Rochester Hills, Mich. Torsion Control Products manufactures engineered torsional couplings for North American OEMs in the construction, agriculture,...
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Three-wheel, electric forklifts introduced
- Apr 10, 2017
- Materials Handling
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UniCarriers Americas Corp. has introduced its new TX30M, TX35M, and TX40M three-wheel, electric forklift trucks, replacing the previous Platinum TX series. Available in 3,000-, 3,500-, and 4,000-lb. capacities, they feature electric power steering that eliminates the mechanical and hydraulic...
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Whirlpool receives 2017 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award from EPA
- Apr 10, 2017
- Shop Management
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Whirlpool Corp., Benton Harbor, Mich., has announced it has received the 2017 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award for Sustained Excellence from the U.S. EPA. The reward recognizes the company for manufacturing energy-efficient kitchen and laundry appliances that help reduce greenhouse gas...
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American Axle & Mfg. Holdings acquires Metaldyne Performance Group
- Apr 10, 2017
- Bending and Forming
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American Axle & Mfg. Holdings Inc. (AAM), Detroit, has completed the acquisition of Metaldyne Performance Group Inc. (MPG). MPG now is a wholly owned subsidiary of AAM. AAM will operate four business units: Driveline, Metal Forming, Powertrain, and Casting. David C. Dauch remains chairman/CEO of...
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AIM Inc. marks 25th anniversary
- Apr 10, 2017
- Shop Management
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AIM Inc., an Addison, Ill.-based manufacturer of CNC wire bending machines, celebrates its 25th year in business in 2017. The firm has grown from a small manufacturing company to an active machinery exporter with two facilities in North America and Europe. To mark the anniversary, the company had a...
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Carbide-tipped saw blades’ tooth pattern generates seven distinct chips
- Apr 10, 2017
- Sawing
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Simonds Saw has introduced QUAD 7™ carbide-tipped band saw blades for production cutting operations in steel service centers, foundries, and aerospace applications. The blades are suitable for alloy; high-chrome alloy; INCONEL® and other nickel-based alloys; titanium block and plate; stainless...
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Servo positioning rotary tables offer high torque in small design
- Apr 10, 2017
- Shop Management
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DESTACO has introduced the GTB series servo positioning rotary tables. They feature a roller-gear drive and lifetime lubrication for delivering high torque with high speed and motion flexibility, says the company. Available in four models—GTB40, GTB63, GTB80, and GTB100—the tables are 34...
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Advanced Heat Treat Corp. names president
- Apr 7, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Waterloo, Iowa-based Advanced Heat Treat Corp., a provider of plasma ion nitriding, ferritic nitrocarburizing, gas nitriding, UltraOx®, through hardening, carburizing, carbonitriding, and induction hardening processes, has appointed Mikel Woods as president. Former President Gary Sharp remains...
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Caterpillar to close Illinois plant
- Apr 7, 2017
- Shop Management
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Caterpillar has announced it will close its Aurora, Ill., plant, eliminating 800 jobs. The office there for engineers and product support employees will remain open. Production of large wheel loaders and compactors will move to the Decatur, Ill., plant, opening up 500 jobs there. Production of...
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The Accelity Group acquires United Tool
- Apr 7, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- News Release
The Accelity Group, Milwaukee, along with current management and other strategic co-investors, has announced the acquisition of United Tool’s assets. Based in Pewaukee, Wis., United Tool serves OEMs with short-run and production-quantity precision machined components, specialized tooling,...
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SAF-Holland to close two Michigan plants
- Apr 7, 2017
- Shop Management
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SAF-Holland SA, a trailer, truck, and bus supplier based in Luxembourg, plans to close its Holland, Mich., manufacturing facility, eliminating all 97 jobs there. Its Muskegon, Mich., manufacturing plant also will close, but the SAF-Holland USA Inc. headquarters in Muskegon, which includes...
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Saw blades customized to application requirements
- Apr 7, 2017
- Sawing
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Controx Inc. has introduced precision saw blades designed for use with Hydromat machines. Available in 6.5 and 9.8 in. dia., these cobalt steel (HSS-Co) saw blades feature an axial runout of 0.004 in. to help ensure a straight cut and minimize the breakage rate. The firm stocks untoothed saw blade...
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Industrial Tool & Die featured on U.S.-made products website
- Apr 6, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- News Release
Industrial Tool & Die Co. (IT&D), a Troy, N.Y.-based provider of metal stampings, tool and die manufacturing, and precision CNC machine work, now is featured at America’s Business to Consumers, www.usab2c.com. The website gives manufacturers a venue to promote their U.S.-made products. IT&D’s...
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