Two S274 indexable inserts in a Wirestyle machine cut nails from a reel of aluminium wire prior to their insertion in a plastic sheet. (Source: Horn Cutting Tools)
Art with nails and threads

Unusual application for Horn carbide inserts

André Gall, founder of Wirestyle, combines art with technology by using specially developed machines to transform photos or graphics into artworks using threads and nails. He employs a method that involves precisely hammering 12 nails per second into a base material using a pair of indexable carbide inserts from Horn's S274 tool system.

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The WSM33G is Walter's first PVD grade to be specifically developed for the high loads that occur during grooving operations. (Source: Walter)
PVD grades

Walter introduces new grooving system

Walter, a global supplier of precision tools for metal machining, has introduced the Tiger·tec Gold WSM33G grade, a patent-pending product. The WSM33G is Walter's first PVD grade to be specifically developed for the high loads that occur during grooving operations.

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The Hypermill Virtual Machining Optimizer module automatically generates the optimal path between two operations. (Source: Open Mind)
CAD/CAM

Manufacturing technologies from Open Mind UK debut at Mach

CAD/CAM developer Open Mind Technologies will be exhibiting at Mach 2024 with its biggest-ever stand at the UK’s showpiece manufacturing event. Open Mind Technologies UK will be presenting the innovative technologies of its Hypermill CAD/CAM suite with live demonstrations of the latest 2024 Version that is imminently set for release.

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Galleries

The winners and finalists of the 6th edition of the “Tool of the Year” competition were honoured in front of a large audience at EMO Hannover. (Source: Anca)
Precision tooling

Tool of the Year Award Winners 2023

In front of a large audience, the winners of the Anca “Tool of the Year” competition were honoured for the sixth time at this year's EMO in Hanover. The winners and finalists from Germany, Poland, Turkey and England then celebrated the extraordinary contributions with over 100 professionals from the precision tool industry at a gala dinner.

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