Introduced to the UK in the spring, the new Sodick UX450L high-end machining centre from Sodi-Tech UK has already made a major impact on manufacturers since it landed on the UK shores.

The MD133 milling cutter offers high process reliability and maximum productivity with an optimal metal removal rate with reduced machining times.

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It’s been a while since Mills CNC hosted an open house. It’s also been a while since PES caught up with CEO Tony Dale for an update on company developments. Dave Tudor reports.

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Introduced to the UK in the spring, the new Sodick UX450L high-end machining centre from Sodi-Tech UK has already made a major impact on manufacturers since it landed on the UK shores.

"Precorp's long-term strategy for growth in the aerospace segment is in line with Sandvik's strategy and now we will work even more integrated to generate innovative solutions for our customers."

SANDVIKEN, Sweden – Sandvik AB, the parent company of cutting tool firm Sandvik Coromant, has reached an agreement to acquire an additional 51 per cent of shares in Precorp Inc., a company based in Spanish Fork, Utah.

The acquisition will give Sandvik will ownership of the comapny, and expected to be concluded by October 1, 2013.  The Swedish comapany has been the minority owner of Precorp since 2008 with 49 per cent of the shares. After the sale Precorp will be consolidated into Sandvik Machining Solutions.

Haas Automation explains the selection process for turning 4130 steel, including choosing two roughing inserts and a finishing insert for doing outer diameter (OD) turning. The Haas YouTube channel discusses insert grades and chip breakers, as well as cutting speeds and depths of cut.

"The already existing co-operation between Sandvik Machining Solutions and Precorp has led to several new business opportunities. The acquisition of the remaining shares in Precorp is a logical step, and is in line with Sandvik's long-term strategy to have full ownership of core assets," says Jonas Gustavsson, President of Sandvik Machining Solutions.

Coalville, Leicestershire-based CMS Cepcor is a leading supplier of aftermarket crusher spares, manganese-steel wear liners and other equipment for the mining, aggregate production and associated industries worldwide.

Richard Garrick, President of Precorp Inc, said in a statement, "I am confident that this acquisition is a good step, both for Sandvik and for Precorp.

Haas Automation explains the selection process for turning 4130 steel, including choosing two roughing inserts and a finishing insert for doing outer diameter (OD) turning.

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It’s been a while since Mills CNC hosted an open house. It’s also been a while since PES caught up with CEO Tony Dale for an update on company developments. Dave Tudor reports.

The Haas YouTube channel discusses insert grades and chip breakers, as well as cutting speeds and depths of cut.

In this short Q&A, PES caught up with Theo Saville, co-founder at CloudNC, whose CAM Assist solution accelerates CAM programming with AI.

Precorp was founded in 1986 and offers a full line of Polycrystalline Diamond (PCD) and carbide tools including drills, reamers, end mills, port tools, and micro tools for high-speed machining of die cast aluminum, carbide parts, and machining advanced composite materials. The company primarily serves customers in the aerospace, and automotive segments.

"Through the acquisition, we intend to further develop and strengthen the global business for engineered special diamond and cemented carbide based cutting tools, particularly in the attractive aerospace segment."