Provides database of suppliers for machine tools. Includes catalogs, technical information, and supplier contact information.
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www.ThomasNet.com
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www.Southern-Tool.com
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www.AmericanMachineTools.com
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www.BIGKaiser.com
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www.NetronicsResearch.com
Manufacturer of industrial parts washers and high pressure washers with a standard product line. Also a provider of custom builds per application. Products and services are sold to the metal, rubber, plastics, ceramic and other industries. Th...
www.adfsys.com
Manufacturer of decorating tools, drywall tools, and pasting machines. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.advance-equipment.com
Manufacturer of industrial burners. Products are sold to the metal processing, plastic, glass, automotive, fastener, pharmaceutical, textile and chemical industries.
www.agfburner.com
Provider of custom automation manufacturing services specializing in dimensional measuring gauges. Subsidiary/holding company with a high-tech unit involved in computer hardware and software. Products and services are sold to multiple industries...
www.airgage.com
Provider of precision production machining services. Services are provided to multiple industries.
www.algonquinind.com
Manufacturer of fluid power equipment specializing in indexing tables, solenoid valves and air cylinders. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.allenair.com
Manufacturer of rotary cutting tools and dies and flexographic printing presses. Products are sold to graphic arts industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.alliedgear.com
Manufacturer of clamping and guiding components for machine tool applications. The products include keyless shaft-hub connectors, precision lock nuts, hydrodynamic guide bushings and expansion gibs, hydraulic clamping sleeves, pneumatic cylinde...
www.ame.com
Manufacturer of linear motion products including cross roller bearings and slides. The company is also a provider of linear motion engineering, design and fabrication services. Products are sold to the semiconductor and machine tool industries, ...
www.americanlinear.com
Manufacturer of hydraulic motors and drilling equipment and die separators. The company also manufactures bronze plated bushings, pins and plates for the machinery. Products are sold to the stamping and injection mold industries. This company wa...
www.anchorlamina.com
Manufacturer of close tolerance fixtures, gauges, plastic injection molds, weldments, composite tools, rubber molds, and precision component parts. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by corporate investment.
www.apexmachinetool.com
Manufacturer of factory automation machine tool equipment. Products are sold to the communications, medical and other industries.
www.armin-ind.com
Manufacturer of steel casting molds. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.atchisoncasting.com
Manufacturer of steel rule-cutting dies, bonded dies, perma-dies, chemically etched counterplates and rillma counterplates. Products are sold to the folding carton, screen print and conversion markets and to the automotive, aerospace and electro...
www.atlasdie.com
Manufacturer of polishing wheels. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.baconfelt.com
Manufacturer of linear slides and stages. Products are sold to semiconductor manufacturers. This company was capitalized by corporate investment.
www.baysidemotion.com
Manufacturer of endless metal belts, pulleys and automated manufacturing components. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.belttechnologies.com
Manufacturer of drilling equipment used in mineral exploration, geotechnical, environmental and waterwell drilling. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.boartlongyear.com
Manufacturer of Meta-Lax(tm) stress relief equipment. Meta-Lax(tm) helps reduce stress and fatigue metal may incur during processing. Meta-Lax(tm) also refers to the specialized process that resists metal distortion. Products are sold to the ...
www.bonal.com
Manufacturer of rotary tool holders. Products are sold to the automotive and metal working industries.
www.brineytooling.com
Manufacturer of precision grinding machines and precision spindle systems. Products are sold to the automotive, aerospace, and bearing industries, and to other metalworking manufacturing industries.
www.bryantgrinder.com
Manufacturer of slide systems and rotary guides, linear robot motion equipment, and DualVee wheel bearing components. Products are available in stainless steel, high temperature, and clean room-compatible models. Products are sold to multiple in...
www.bwc.com
Manufacturer of tungsten carbide and ceramic wear parts and components. Products include knife blades, circular slitters, crush rolls and flow control equipment and assemblies. The company is also a provider of custom tooling services. Products ...
www.cartech.com
Manufacturer of agricultural equipment and plastic processing machines. The agricultural equipment is used for grain processing, separating, sizing, grading and cleaning. Products are sold to the agricultural and plastic recycling industries.
www.carterday.com
Manufacturer of plastic injection molds. Products are sold to the electronics, telecommunications, and health care industries.
www.catalinatool.com
Provider of design engineering services for fluid power systems. Company is also a distributor of fluid power systems and a system facilitator. Services are provided to the machine tool and automation industries.
www.catching.com
Manufacturer of custom machine components. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.cctoolinc.com
Manufacturer of high precision chucks and collets used by manufacturers in the production of factory automation equipment. Products are manufactured in Switzerland and India to both standard and custom specifications and are assembled in the U.S...
www.centaurtools.com
Manufacturer and seller of ultrasonic rotary and stationary machine tools, replacement parts and supplies. Contract machine shop handles research and development through production projects in technical ceramics and glass. Products and service...
www.ceramics.com
Manufacturer of ChemFree SmartWash a microbe based cleaning system used for cleaning engine parts. Products are sold to airlines, automotive distributers, manufacturing plants, auto and truck fleet operators, service chains, equipment dealers a...
www.chemfree.com
Manufacturer of injection molds and spare component parts. Provider of custom plastic and molds design. Products are sold to the automotive and plastics industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.chipsco.com
Manufacturer of thread rolls and thread rolling attachments. Provider of subcontract machining services. Products and services are sold to the machine tooling industry.
www.cjwinter.com
Manufacturer of feedblocks and dies. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.cloeren.com
Manufacturer of dental grinding/polishing equipment. Products are sold to the dental industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.cmpindustry.com
Manufacturer of molds for the plastic injection mold industry, as well as dun drilling devices and texturing and engraving tools.
www.cometdie.com
Manufacturer of precision V-flange tool holding and modular boring systems. Products are sold to the machining industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.commandtool.com
Manufacturer of custom machine tools specializing in The Blanchard(tm) and The Conomatic(tm). The Blanchard(tm) is a vertical rotary surface grinding machine for grinding metals, ceramics, optical lenses and wafers. The Conomatic(tm) is a mult...
www.cone-blanchard.com
Manufacturer of portable machine tools for on-site maintenance including milling machines, boring bars, key way cutters, flange refinishing, lathes and valve repair machines. Products are sold to the power generation, petrochemical, marine and ...
www.cpmt.com
Manufacturer of steam, hot water, oil and electric platens. Provider of carbon, stainless steel, alloy and aluminum welding services. Provider of custom drafting and engineering services, drawings and fabrications rendered from specifications. T...
www.customeng.com
Manufacturer of dies, die springs, punches and retainers for metal stamping. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.daytonprogress.com
Manufacturer of ball bearing slide assemblies, cross roller rail sets, recirculating slide guides and positioning stages. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.deltron.com
Manufacturer of computerized machine tools. Products are sold to the machine tool manufacturing industry.
www.demott.com
Manufacturer of hardened and precision ground machine ways, rails, slide units, wear surfaces and machine knives. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.detroitedge.com
Manufacturer of diamond tools. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.diamondtool.com
Manufacturer of straightline rip saws, tapeless veneer splicers, automatic moulders, multiple-rip saws, automatic turning lathes and tooling grinders for manufacturing wood products. The company also produces planers, boring mills, lathes and ra...
www.diehlmach.com
Manufacturer of a broad line of band sawing machines, saws, band saw blades, superabrasive products and cutting fluids. Products include cut-off, vertical and tilt-frame band sawing machines; and billet and plate saws. The company also distrib...
www.doall.com
Provider of custom factory automation services. This engineering firm provides consultation, design and fabrication services for automated production machinery. In addition, the firm is a full systems house providing the mechanical, electrical, ...
www.doerfer.com
Manufacturer of factory automation machine tool equipment. Products are sold to plastics industry.
www.dollins.com
Manufacturer of PCMCIA related covers, dies and frames; and PCMCIA cover manufacturing machines; and provider of metal stamping and plastic molding services. Products and services are sold to the electronics and other industries.
www.duel-systems.com
Manufacturer of custom made tools and DC motors. Products include grinders, hand tools and drill presses. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.dumorecorp.com
Manufacturer of machine tools and accessories. Products include machine tool spindles, vacuum chucks, air collet closers and chucks, expanding collets and PLC based lathes. Products are sold to the machining industry. This company was capital...
www.dunhamtool.com
Manufacturer of blow molds and secondary tooling. Products are sold to the plastics industry.
www.duplicraft.com
Manufacturer of automated and manual cutting machines, spreading equipment and material handling systems. Products are sold to the apparel, furniture, composite, automotive interiors and pool & spa industries. This company was capitalized by p...
www.eastmanww.com
Manufacturer of custom designed machinery and tooling and provider of custom machining services. This company is also the parent of a high-tech unit involved in the automation and manufacturing industries. Products and services are provided to t...
www.edactechnologies.com
Manufacturer of laminated presses, contech sheeters, press pads, copper foil, automated black oxide systems, electrical test equipment, panel saws & fabricating equipment and release material. Products are sold to the electronics industry.
www.elmatco.com
Manufacturer of welding rods, brazing wire, solder and fluxes. Products are sold to the welding industry and to industrial products distributors worldwide.
www.esab.com
Manufacturer of anti-vibration isolation systems which prevent vibration when mounting machine tools. Parent/holding company with a high-tech unit involved in mounts, vibration isolation components and noise control equipment. Products are sold ...
www.fabreeka.com
Manufacturer of vertical machine centers. Developer of NC Fadal(tm) Serial Communications Software, an application that manages and transports parts files used on the company's machine centers. Software runs on Windows 95, 98, NT, and 2000 platf...
www.fadal.com
Manufacturer of structural fatigue life enhancement systems and tooling designed to solve and prevent metal fatigue problems associated with holes in structures. Products include hole cold expansion, bushing installation methods and blind nut p...
www.fatiguetech.com
Manufacturer of polycrystalline diamond and cubic boron nitride cutting, grooving, and boring tools and milling inserts. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.federalsignal.com
Manufacturer of fiber tensioners, fiber unwinders and air chucks and shafts. The products have applications in medical, aerospace, fiber manufacturing and other areas.
www.fiber-tensioners.com
Manufacturer of rough mold and semi-finished tungsten carbide components including rod blanks, insert blanks, toolmaker and woodworking blanks, burr blanks, wear parts, dies, nibs, and punches. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.firthsterling.com
Manufacturer of abrasive accessories for portable power tools, Flexovit(tm) basic model, Flexon(tm) premium range and FLEXCEL(tm) semi-flexible specialty model. Products are sold to construction and welding companies, industrial manufacturers an...
www.flexovitabrasives.com
Manufacturer of extruding machines and cross-head extruding tools for the wire cable, medical tubing and pipe industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.genca.com
Manufacturer of capital machinery, specializing in asphalt production and processing equipment. Parent/holding company with a high-tech operating unit involved in the manufacturing of grinding equipment. Products are sold to multiple industries....
www.gencor.com
Manufacturer of finishing stones and microwelders. Provider of e-commerce services. The company is also a distributor of tools and machinery. Products and services are sold to the tool and die industry.
www.gesswein.com
Manufacturer of machine tools. The equipment includes machining centers, lathes, boring mills and tooling. Products are sold to the Metal processing industry.
www.giddings.com
Provides database of suppliers for machine tools. Includes catalogs, technical information, and supplier contact information.
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Manufacturer of compression and injection molds. Products are sold to plastics industry.
www.gougler.com
Manufacturer of semiconductor cleaning equipment, material dispensing systems, soldering equipment and brazing equipment. Products are sold to the semiconductor industry.
www.gpd-global.com
Manufacturer of carbide rotary files, miniature polishing brushes, dental instruments and precision tweezers. Products are sold to the jewelry, optical, dental, and other industries.
www.grobetusa.com
Manufacturer of foil dies, rimac dials, and custom machinery for manufacturing and assembly. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.gtacorp.com
Manufacturer of die cast and plastic injection molds. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.hansonmold.com
Provider of contract manufacturing services of metal stampings and tool and die equipment. Company also manufactures grinding fixtures. Products and services are primarily provided to heavy industries, including automotive and appliance industri...
www.harigmfg.com
Manufacturer of abrading machines used in abrading graphite electrodes for electrical discharge machining (EDM) equipment. Products are sold to forge, diecast and plastic injection mold plants. This company was capitalized by private investmen...
www.hausermann.net
Manufacturer of composite structural repair equipment. This company also distributes composite repair materials. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.heatcon.com
Manufacturer of coil processing machinery. Products are sold to the metalworking industry. This company was capitalized by corporate investment.
www.herrvoss.com
Manufacturer of tool and die fixtures, straightening presses, spinforming machines, and wheel-rim machines. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.hess-eng.com
Manufacturer of steel and aluminum blow mold tooling, specializing in 3-D and deep draw blow molding, rapid prototyping and parge part aluminum castings. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investm...
www.hobson.com
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Manufacturer of work holding devices such as chucks and jaws for the turning industry.
www.huronmachine.com
Manufacturer of tooling equipment for plastic injection molding. The tools are used for the manufacturing of hot runner systems used in plastic injection molding services.
www.incoe.com
Manufacturer of specialized machines for making automotive crankshafts. Products are sold to the automotive industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.ingersoll.com
Provider of custom manufacturing of electrode machine tools. Reseller of machine tools and accessories. Products are sold to the EDM industry, and to distributors.
www.intech-edm.com
Manufacturer of high precision machine bases and dial plates for use in fine parts assembly, robotics and clean rooms. The machine bases are precision tables which hold machines. The dial plates are used with indexers as part of a carousel. Prov...
www.interlakesbases.com
Manufacturer of duct fabricating machine tools and metal coil processing machines. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.iowaprecision.com
Manufacturer of machine tools, presses and accessories. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.jettools.com
Manufacturer of power tools and accessories. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.jorecorporation.com
Manufacturer of toroid winding machines. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.jovil.net
Manufacturer of honing machines and tools, gun drilling machines and tools and deburring machines. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.kadia.de
Manufacturer of CNC boring machines, Hard Turning(tm) and Hard Boring(tm), used for working metal alloys. Products are sold to a wide variety of manufacturing companies.
www.kaspermachine.com
Manufacturer of custom metal stamps, drawn wire and precision tools. Products are sold to the television, computer, medical, and aerospace industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.ken-tron.com
Manufacturer of press tools, jigs, fixtures and special purpose machine tools and equipment.
www.kingsbury-eng.com
Manufacturer of numerically-controlled bridge-type vertical machining centers. Products are sold to the aerospace industry, die mold manufacturers and prime contractors for the government.
www.kingsburycorp.com
Manufacturer of robotic positioners, thermal cutting machines and apparatus, laser cutting machines and welding positioning equipment. The robotic positioners manipulate parts for robots. Products are used in metal fabrication industries.
www.koike.com
Manufacturer of numerically controlled machine tools including cylindrical grinders, surface grinders and tool and cutter grinders. Products are sold to the auto aftermarket and industrial machine tool industries.
www.kolee.com
Manufacturer of molten salt-bath processors that are used to clean metals and metal components and proprietary salt bath process chemicals. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.kolene.com
Manufacturer of metal cutting tools equipment and carbide inserts. Products are provided to the automotive industry and other metal cutting companies. Products are provided to the automotive industry and other metal cutting companies. This compa...
www.komet.com
Manufacturer of threading systems including drilling systems, internal thread cutting equipment and tapping tools, thread cutting die heads, and rolling heads. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.landisthreadingsystems.com
Manufacturer of cutting tools, punches, dies and wear parts made from tungsten carbide. Products are sold to the electronics, tool and die and woodworking industries.
www.leechcarbide.com
Manufacturer of drawer slides. The company is also a producer of cabinet and builder's hardware. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.libertyhardware.com
Manufacturer of the Little Beaver Earth Drill(tm) and the Kwik-Trench Earth Saw(tm). Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.littlebeaver.com
Manufacturer of horizontal and bridge type measuring machines for use in major industrial applications and developer of related software. The automotive industry uses the product to inspect car body parts such as windshields, door panels and the...
www.lk-cmm.com
Manufacturer of machine tool accessories. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.lnsamerica.com
Manufacturer of machine tool insert cutters and blade cutters. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.lovejoytool.com
Manufacturer of dimensional gauging equipment. Products are used to measure machined parts. Products are sold to precision metal working industry.
www.mahrfederal.com
Manufacturer of industrial power tools and accessories. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by corporate investment.
www.makitatools.com
Manufacturer of positioning systems for machine tools and optical systems, antifriction bearings, precision spindles and rotary tables. Provider of related custom machining services. Products and services are sold to multiple industries. This co...
www.masterusa.com
Manufacturer of CNC machine tools. Products include lathes, vertical and horizontal machining centers, and flexible machining systems. Products are sold to the metalworking industry.
www.mazak.com
Manufacturer of bar code markers, stamps and computerized and handheld imprinting tools for indent permanent marking applicators. The products imprint into any surface for product item identification purposes. Products are sold to the primary st...
www.meccomark.com
Provider of automation research and development services, manufacturing consulting services and manufacturer of machine tool accessories and specialized machine tools. Products and services are primarily provided to automotive, aerospace and he...
www.mfg-labs.com
Manufacturer of RotoFlo(R) rolling machines and tooling, piston assembly machines, gear machines, gaging and assembly equipment, honing tooling and abrasives, and rotary actuators. Products are sold to the automotive and heavy vehicle industries...
www.micromatictextron.com
Manufacturer of optical comparators and coordinate measuring machines used in precise measurement. Products are sold to the automotive, semiconductor, medical, plastics, sheet metal, and optical industries.
www.microvu.com
Manufacturer of tombstone tooling blocks used for improving manufacturing production efficiency. The tombstone tooling block is attached to machine center tables or pallets. Parts or fixtures are directly attached to the faces or working surface...
www.mid-statemachine.com
Manufacturer of machine tool accessories including automatic and manual pallet changers; and provider of CNC machining services and custom equipment manufacturing services. Manufacturer of workholding accessories and dust collectors. Products an...
www.midaco-corp.com
Manufacturer of CNC routers, linear motion slides and custom automated assembly and dispensing machines. Other services include tool design, precision machining, metal fabricating, welding, stamping dies and trim dies. Products and services ar...
www.midwest.net
Manufacturer of plastic injection molds and provider of custom insert and injection molding services. Products and services are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.mie.com
Manufacturer of heat exchanger components and assembly equipment and thin wall tubemills. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.millmasters.net
Exclusive U.S. distributor of CNC lathes and machining centers for Mitsui & Co. in Japan. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.mitsuimachine.com
Producer of aluminum, silicon carbide and bonded abrasives; and hack saw, band saw, hole saw and reciprocating saw blades. Products are sold to metal removal industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.mkmorse.com
Manufacturer of tooling, prototypes, and general machine work. The company will also manufacture to customer specifications. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.mnp.com
Manufacturer of numerically controlled machine tools and vertical machining centers. Products are sold to the metal working industry.
www.monarchmt.com
Manufacturer of plastic injection molds for the computer, medical, and electronics industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.mrmod.com
Manufacturer of factory automation machine tool equipment. Provider of machine fabrication services. Products and services are sold to multiple industries.
www.mutualtool.com
Manufacturer of grinding, cut off, diamond and mounted wheels; grinding segments; and nonwoven and dressing tools for material finishing purposes. The company also manufactures sanding sheets, discs and belts. Products are sold to the metal work...
www.nortonabrasives.com
Manufacturer of light power transmission and timing belts; waste water, environmental treatment plants; and plastic net packaging. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.nswplastics.com
Manufacturer and designer of plastic injection molds. Products are sold to the medical industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.nwtool.com
Manufacturer of broaching machines and tools. Provider of contract broaching and sharpening/tool maintenance. Products are sold to the automotive and tooling industries.
www.ohiobroach.com
Manufacturer of computer controlled, multi-axis machining solutions. Distributor of CAD/CAM software. Products are sold to the tool & die industry, production mold builders and the optics fabrication industry.
www.optipro.com
Provider of custom manufacturing of precision screw machine parts. Services are provided to the medical, hydraulics, recreational and electronic hardware industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.osmpi.com
Manufacturer of prototype steel stampings and automotive dies. Products are used to cut and shape steel automotive parts. The company also manufactures laser cutters and provides NC milling and CMM measurement services. Products and services are...
www.oxauto.com
Manufacturer of accessory equipment for metal stamping machines, tension control equipment, press automation equipment and coil handling and winding equipment. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.pa.com
Manufacturer of material dispensing equipment and industrial marking and identification equipment including metal tag printing systems, embossing systems, steel dies, thermal transfer printers and programmable dot matrix stamping systems. Produ...
www.pannier.com
Manufacturer of grinding machines and spindle assemblies. Products are sold to the aerospace, automotive and industrial manufacturing industries.
www.parkermajestic.com
Manufacturer of asphalt and aggregate testing and sampling equipment for field and laboratory use. Products are sold to asphalt companies. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.pavementtechnology.com
Manufacturer of cold forming dies, cold forming machines, turning machine tools, boring machine tools, tungsten carbide and gun drilling machines. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by corporate investment.
www.pccspd.com
Manufacturer of machine tools and presses. Products are sold to the structural steel and plate industries.
www.peddi.com
Manufacturer of pellet mill machines. Products are sold to the feed industry. This company was capitalized by private investment and venture capital.
www.pelleting.com
Manufacturer of ThriftEdge(tm), ThriftChange(tm) and ThriftGrip(tm) industrial cutting and inserted form tools. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.petersontool.com
Manufacturer of grinding wheels. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.pgw-co.com
Manufacturer of standard catalog and special build to print instrument grade precision mechanical components. Components are in metric and inch sizes and include positioning tables, lead screws, modular framing elements, gears, racks, shafts, b...
www.pic-design.com
Manufacturer and distributor of construction, mining, recycling and demolition equipment including hydraulic breakers, mobile scalers, on-board weighing systems and breaker systems; crushers, pulverizers and shears; mobile mining machinery; fabr...
www.piggy-back.com
Manufacturer of custom plastic injection molds. Products are sold to appliance industry.
www.pioneerplastics.com
Manufacturer of photo-polymer printing plates and offset and textile printing blankets. Products are sold to the flexographic, newspaper and textile printing industries as well as commercial markets. This company was capitalized by venture capit...
www.polyfibron.com
Manufacturer of custom cleaning equipment including automatic plastic, metal and quartzware cleaners. Products are sold to the semiconductor, electronics and fiber optics industries.
www.polyflow.com
Manufacturer and designer of precision spindle assemblies for machine tools. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.popespindle.com
Manufacturer of factory automation work holding and tool holding equipment. Products are sold to the automotive industry.
www.powerchecks.com
Manufacturer of various types of drills and drill bits. Products are sold to industrial stocking distributors.
www.precisiontwistdrill.com
Manufacturer of non-powered hand tools. Parent/holding company with a high-tech unit involved in the manufacture of photo chemically etched precision electronic components. Products are sold to the government and to various industries. This comp...
www.productsengineering.com
Manufacturer of replacement die components and die transfer systems. Provider of custom designing and manufacturing of precision metal stamping dies. Products and services are provided to the metal stamping, automotive, appliance, electrical, ag...
www.progtool.com
Manufacturer of pultrusion equipment. Provider of research and development services for the pultrusion industry.
www.pultrusiondynamics.com
Provider of custom injection molding services and manufacturer of the molds used for those services. Products and services are sold to multiple industries.
www.res-tech.thomasregister.com
Manufacturer of CNC turning and milling equipment and tools/dies/fixtures and provider of custom design services for those products. Company also manufactures aircraft engine components and surgical instruments. Products and services are provide...
www.richtool.com
Exclusive U.S. distributor of machine tool accessories for Gerwah Couplings, Ltd. of Germany. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.rimteccorporation.com
Manufacturer of thermoset plastic moldings. The products are used in automotive and electrical applications and with business machines and appliances.
www.rostone.com
Manufacturer of slides, spindles, and multi-axis milling modules. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.rtgilman.com
Manufacturer of vertical turning machines, vertical die cast machines and other drilling machines. Products are sold to the industrial and automotive industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.saginawmachine.com
Manufacturer of industrial metal cutting saws. Products are sold to the steel and metal working industries.
www.savagesaws.com
Manufacturer of chuck jaws, chucks, jawgrippers and clamps. Products are sold to the automotive industry.
www.schunk-usa.com
Manufacturer of hydraulic iron working equipment and circular cold saws. The iron working equipment is used for punching, notching and bending steel. The cold saws are used for the cutting of steel. The company also manufactures jewelry boxes...
www.scotchman.com
Manufacturer of air bearing spindles, clamps, actuators, head loads and spindle controllers for disk and head test equipment. The company also manufacturers laser scanners. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalize...
www.seagullsolutions.net
Manufacturer of precision machine-tool components, metal working spindles and metal working tables. Products are sold to the machine tool, automotive and aircraft industries.
www.setcousa.com
Manufacturer of machine knives; metal-cutting saws and files; wood-cutting saws; circular saws; flat; rotary; and perforating steel rule saws; and band saws. Products are sold to processors of metal, wood, and paper. This company was capitalized...
www.simondsind.com
Provider of custom spindle machining services and repair services; and manufacturer of machine tools and accessories. Products include cutters for electronic ticketing machines. Also remanufacturer of the Sheffield Form Grinder and the Cincinn...
www.smith-renaud.com
Manufacturer of bar feed systems for machine tools. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.spegousa.com
Group manufacturing equipment and providing machining and grinding services.
www.starlitediv.com
Provider of metal stamping services. Manufacturer of custom assembly and fabrication equipment and sheet metal dies. Products and services are sold to the automotive, furniture and appliance industries.
www.stauble.com
Manufacturer of injection molds and provider of plastic injection molding services. Provider of design engineering services using CAD/CAM/CAE systems. Products and services are sold to the computer industry. This company was capitalized by priva...
www.stoesser.com
Exclusive US distributor of metrology equipment for the parent company in England. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.taylor-hobson.com
Manufacturer of jig and fixture work holding equipment. Manufacturer of vises, clamps and modular fixturing. Products sold to the metal industry and distributors.
www.te-co.com
Manufacturer of precision fluid dispensing equipment, valves, disposable cartridges, syringes, and needles. The equipment dispenses adhesives, solder paste, and other materials and is used in the electronics, aerospace, and automotive industries...
www.techconsystems.com
Manufacturer of linear motion and motion control products including rails, X-Y and X-Y-Z stages and motion/logic controllers. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.techno-isel.com
Group of engineering companies primarily involved in the manufacture and distribution of machine tools, industrial lasers and other engineering products.
www.the600group.com
Manufacturer of microfinishing equipment for round, flat and spherical parts. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.thielenhaususa.com
Manufacturer of small groove cutting tools used by manufacturers to make O-ring and snap-ring grooves in metal parts. The company also provides laser marking services. Products and services are sold to multiple industries.
www.thinbit.com
Manufacturer of quick change tool adapters/tapping equipment. Products are sold to automotive industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.tmsmith.com
Manufacturer of tungsten carbide threading, grooving and milling inserts. The products are used for machining, metal and plastic primarily for aircraft, automotive and oil production.
www.toolflo.com
Manufacturer of machine tool accessories. Products include tool holders, cartridge precision cutting tools, dial precision cutting tools, boring tools, indexible drills and preset gauges. Products are sold to the automotive, aircraft, farm and...
www.toolingsystems.com
Parent/holding company of a high-tech unit that manufactures machine tool equipment, including router bits, drum sanders and small tools. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.toolmastersllc.com
Manufacturer of Swiss-type single-spindle CNC turning machines, multi-spindle automatic turning machines and rotary transfer machines. The machines are used for turned parts under 1 inch in diameter. Products are sold to the medical, electronic,...
www.tornos.ch
Manufacturer of CNC milling machines and tool parts. Products are sold to metal working industry.
www.treemachine.com
Manufacturer of heavy duty trenching and ditching machines which are used for digging. Products are sold to the pipeline industry and to utility contractors.
www.trencor.com
Global manufacturer of machine tools and laser equipment for industrial production technology, including computer numerical control (CNC) equipment.
www.trumpf.com
Manufacturer of trenchless underground boring equipment, pipe driving systems and air compressors. Products are sold to the gas, water and cable industries.
www.tttechnologies.com
Manufacturer of carbide drill bits used to drill holes into PC circuit boards. Products are sold to the medical industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.tycom.com
Manufacturer of CBN, aluminum oxide, carbide abrasive and diamond bonded abrasive grinding wheels. The products are used for coarse or fine removal of metals and other materials to achieve a specific surface finish and tolerance for a variety of...
www.tyrolit.com
Manufacturer of tooling systems used to manufacture composite parts. Products are sold to the military, the aerospace and automotive industries and to commercial and military communications.
www.ucarcomposites.com
Manufacturer of hole punching and notching equipment and replacement punches and dies for hole punching machines. Products are sold to the metal fabricating industry.
www.unipunch.com
Designer and manufacturer of plastic decorating equipment to make plastics with logos, instructions and other graphics, including hot stamping and pad transfer equipment. Products are sold to the automotive, electric, appliance and cosmetic ind...
www.unitedsilicone.com
Manufacturer of grinding wheels and tools for cutting and shaping carbide, in addition to grinding compounds and slurries. Products include resin-bonded, vitrified bonded, diamond plated, univel diamond and CBN grinding wheels. Products are sold...
www.universal.com
Manufacturer of multiple spindle drill heads which are used on drilling equipment. Products are sold to machining industry.
www.usdrillhead.com
Manufacturer of size reduction ball mills and ceramic media stones for grinding purposes. Products are sold to the materials processing industry.
www.usstoneware.com
Manufacturer of Brehm(tm) shimmy dies, Vulcanaire(tm) jig grinders, Brehm(tm) tube cutters and fixtures. Provider of custom machine tool manufacturing services. Products and services are sold to multiple industries.
www.vulcancut.com
Manufacturer of joists. Products include carbon steel joists, joist girders, and composite floor joists. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.vulcraft.com
Manufacturer of glass cutting machines. The company also distributes safety sorbent materials and spill response and safety products. Products are sold to the scientific and artistic glassworking, semiconductor and fiber optic industries as we...
www.waleapparatus.com
Manufacturer of magnet-based holding, lifting and separating systems and related equipment. Products include magnetic-based drill stands; magnetic sweepers; demagnetizers; electric lifting magnets; sheet metal separators; plate, grate, separatio...
www.walkermagnet.com
Manufacturer of woodwork finishing machinery for furniture, window and door manufacturing, including tenon, routing and boring machines. Products are sold to window and door manufacturers and woodworking companies. This company was capitalized...
www.wamcousa.com
Manufacturer and designer of CNC turning and boring machines. Products and services are sold to the automotive and related industries.
www.wertheng.com
Exclusive U.S. distributor of air bearing spindles for the parent company in England. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.westwind-airbearings.com
Manufacturer of mechanical components for heavy industry. Products include gears, rolling mill rolls, crane wheels and gear couplings. The company also provides heat treatment, gear and crane components reconditioning and gear box repair service...
www.xtek.com
Manufacturer and designer of numerically controlled machine tools and components. Stand-alone machine product line includes multiple spindle drill/tap heads; air, hydraulic, cam, servo driven feed units; and air, hydraulic or mechanical workhol...
www.zagar.com
Manufacturer of coordinate measuring machines, which can be operated automatically or manually and are used in measuring the precision of manufactured parts. Products are sold to the metalworking, automotive, aerospace, and other industries. Thi...
www.zeiss.com
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As you follow machine tools news and trends, you notice there are several common threads of discussion. They are:
1. New machine tool technology. Machinists and those who make their automated machine tools collaborate to make metal fabrication faster, easier and more precise.
2. New ways to combine and use metals. Methods of reusing and recycling metals are important trends to watch.
3. Training. Whether it’s training new machinists or re-training experienced ones, it's a crucial component of this industry.
Action Steps
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Stay informed with articles about machine tools
You can find articles from respected machine tool dealers and leading manufacturers to help keep you abreast on the news and trends within the machining industry.
I recommend: You can find several articles on machine tools at Machine Tools Online. You can change the search parameters from machine tools news and trends to downloads or products to get a better idea of the new industrial machine tools available. Automation.com provides a number of articles and white papers on the latest machine tool technology.
Sign up for newsletters on machine tools
The majority of newsletters are free online. They often provide a number of theoretical articles regarding machine tools news and trends. Additionally, they also frequently provide a number of hands-on tips and techniques you can use to make your automatic machine tools operate more efficiently.
I recommend: Modern Machine Shop offers a newsletter about industrial machine parts and machinery tools. You can also find a collection of articles from past issues. You can read the current issue of American Machinist online to find machine tools news and trends. You can also subscribe to the paper magazine.
Find practical information about using machine tools on blogs
While you may find some blogs that are biased, they are more likely to offer information regarding the day-to-day usage of your industrial machine tools. From these blogs, you can keep track of a number of trends within the industry.
I recommend: Check out the blog from TheFabricator.com. The articles, written by experts in the field, provide current machine tool information. You can use the search function to find machine-specific information. GlobalSpec offers a machine tools and metalworking blog as well.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- • People who work industrial machine tools follow economic news closely because they know their jobs are often dependent on how well the economy is faring. In a tight economy, the machine tools news and trends are more likely to focus on ways to make machining profitable with existing equipment.
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Automated machine tools come in many sizes, shapes, models and capabilities. Even similar machines have enough differences to make it hard to tell which one to purchase. Take a number of factors into account when deciding what kind of machine tools to purchase.
1. Companies make and sell machine parts to allow you a less expensive alternative than buying a new machine.
2. Manufacturers offer many competitive products and pricing, so shop around.
3. Machines hold up well over time when maintained. Consider purchasing used machine tools.
4. Leasing machine tools lets you take advantage of new machine tool technology without the upfront cost of a purchase.
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Figure out what kind of machine tools your shop needs
What your shop makes will determine the machine tools you need. Take stock of your best-selling products and the ones you plan to produce in the future, and look for machine tools made for those needs.
I recommend: Go to MachineTools.com and click on the name of the machine to get the specs for the type of machine tools they have for sale. Industrial Machinery also offers a catalog with thumbnails that lead to your selection.
Familiarize yourself with industrial machine parts and their suppliers
Know where to go for the right parts for your machine tools. Suppliers have access to machine parts from all over the world.
I recommend: MacRAE's Blue Book provides information on more than 250 industrial machine parts companies. ThomasNet offers links to more than 1000 companies that make and distribute machine parts.
Compare what the major machine tool dealers offer
Some manufacturers specialize in particular areas of machine design. Shop around to make sure you know which manufacturers make machine tools that best fit your needs. Check out the competition to compare costs and products.
I recommend: Findamachine.com offers an online database that lets you search hundreds of machines currently for sale, either by company name or type of machine. American Machine Tools Corp. lists links to types of machines and shows prices, capabilities and manufacturers.
Look into buying used machine tools
Machine tools aren't cheap. If you don't need the latest tool fresh off the factory floor, consider buying used CNC tools. You could save thousands of dollars.
I recommend: A. Green Company, Inc. provides up-to-date information on used machine tools for sale. Premier Equipment carries a large inventory of used machine tools.
Consider leasing machine tools
Leasing lets you acquire machine tools without an up-front cash payment, so your cash flow can continue uninterrupted and you can build good credit. Ask your financial and tax adviser about whether leasing machine tools is the right choice for you.
I recommend: Calculate your lease payments with the emachinetool.com machine leasing company's online calculator. Fidelity Leasing specializes in machine tool leasing.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- • If you make complex parts, you may need a five-axis machine. Whatever you choose should make producing your industrial machine parts more cost-efficient.
- • Choose industrial machine tools your employees are comfortable with. User-friendly software will cost much less in training time.
- • Training employees to operate, program and set up five-axis machines is challenging. Operating this type of industrial machine tool requires the skill to visualize a three-dimensional component.
- • If you've been using manual lathes to make small parts such as gears, consider upgrading to a two-axis turning center. You probably won't need anything more complex.
- • A five-axis machine tool or multitasking turn/mill center can handle most jobs that fit within their part volume.
- • Multi-axis machining centers can do the work of two older machines and save time, which makes them cost-effective.
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With any industrial machine tools you will have to put up with considerable wear and tear on the machines, just by the nature of the metal work each machine does. It’s important that you know how to maintain your machines and know when the time is right to replace them. In order to do that, you should:
1. Periodically check machine tools for signs of wear. Each machine has its own set of operational standards provided by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
2. Budget for new equipment, allowing for improvements in machine tool technology to increase production for your business.
3. Prioritize by deciding what equipment your shop absolutely must have on a daily basis in order to function.
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Begin making the most of machine tools by knowing more about them
Read operator's manuals periodically, regardless of how familiar you are with a machine. You can always learn more machine tool information and it's easy to forget information if you don't use a piece of equipment daily.
I recommend: American Machine Tools has detailed information on running many industrial machine tools, including information on how to safely operate a metal lathe. MachineToolsOnline.com offers extensive information on a variety of machine tools. Just search for the specific machine parts or machinery tools you want to know more about. From there you can find machinery parts, in addition to articles and other downloads.
Practice safety to make your machine tools last longer
Safety must come first at all times for your workers. But safe operations also means your machine tools are going to last longer. Set down strict rules and make sure your workers obey them.
I recommend: Harvard has a list of simple procedures to follow in a machine shop to make sure you are safe. You can easily adapt the directions provided to help with making the most of machine tools in your shop. You can find a discussion of safety related issues in this article from TheFabricator. It addresses industrial machine parts usage and safety according to OSHA standards.
Quickly identify machine parts when a repair is necessary
The quickest way to do that is to keep operator's manuals handy. Unfortunately they wear out or get lost. Find operator's manuals online so you can quickly figure out what parts you need to get repairs done in a timely manner.
I recommend: Enco provides a number of operator’s manuals for automated machine tools on their website. Gallery Of Machines has an extensive listing of operator’s manuals you can order.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- • Visit with machine tool dealers regularly. Of course they want to sell you something, but a good dealer can give you information and tips to help you get more value from your machine tools.
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Machine tool and machining
A machine tool is any powered mechanical device. Most commonly, machine tools selectively remove metal from an object to form the desired shape. This process is called machining.
I recommend: Learn about the history of machine tools at emachinetool.com.
Drill press
The drill press, also known as a bench or pedestal drill, is used to punch holes in metal, wood, or other materials. Drill presses are typically upright devices that operate when the drill bit is lowered by means of a set of handles.
I recommend: Lowe's has a handy guide that describes how to select a home drill press. It also covers the basic operation of a drill press.
Milling machine
A milling machine shapes wood or metal by moving drills or cutting heads around a piece of material that may be moved or held stationary, depending on the cutting procedure being performed. These complex and expensive machine tools are often operated by computer.
I recommend: American Machine Tools has an excellent "How to use a Milling Machine" guide that illustrates several types of milling machine.
Lathe
A lathe works by rapidly turning an object between two spinning surfaces. While spinning, the object (usually wood or metal) is shaped by means of extra-hard cutting tools. Lathes are used to form everything from baseball bats to camshafts.
I recommend: Learn more about lathe basics at Sawdust Making 101.
Grinder or grinding machine
A grinder, or grinding machine, uses a spinning abrasive grinding wheel to smooth, shape, or cut metal or wood.
I recommend: Global Sources shows a variety of grinding machines, including bench grinders, angle grinders and wheel grinders.
Hobbing machine or gear hobbing machine
A hobbing or gear hobbing machine is a specialized milling machine that cuts metal gears. It is typically a high-volume machine used in industrial situations to cut gears from blanks.
I recommend: Modern Machine Shop has photos and specifications for several impressive hobbing machines.
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