Double Life of Carbide Slot Cutter in Grooving Operation Background A precision machining unit working with 42CrMo4 hardened and tempered components on a 5-axis CNC machine aimed to extend the life of its 8mm wide TiAlN-coated tungsten carbide slot cutter u... 01-Feb-2025
Upgrading Seam Welding Electrode Performance for Fuel Tanks Background A fuel tank manufacturer using disc-shaped Cu-Cr-Zr (CuCrZr) electrodes in seam welding operations faced high defect rates due to blow holes, inconsistent welds, and excessive sputtering. T... 22-Nov-2024
Eliminating Hydraulic Failures in Tractor Lift Assembly Background A leading tractor OEM faced high rejection rates due to hydraulic failures in the bush and spool assembly of its hydraulic lift system . Made from SAE 8620 and finished through honing , the... 28-Jul-2024
Enhancing Die & Press Tool Life Through Cryogenics Background A sheet metal components manufacturer aimed to extend the life of its D2-grade profile die and punch used in a hydraulic press blanking operation on cold-rolled carbon steel . With no coati... 29-Apr-2024
Boosting Gear Hob Performance with Cryogenics Background A precision-gearing supplier wanted to extend the life of its ASP 2052 multistart re-sharpened gear-hob cutter on a Liebherr LC-300 6-axis CNC hobbing machine . Despite a premium AlCrN PVD ... 12-Feb-2023