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April 6, 2021: New Regional Sales Manager for Haimer USA

Joe Cerniglia joined Haimer USA as Regional Sales Manager in November 2020. In his new role, he promotes and services HAIMER products throughout North & South Carolina, east Tennessee, Florida and Puerto Rico.

August 5, 2020: Haimer USA and Fullerton Tool Company Form...

Fullerton Tool Company, a U.S. solid carbide tool manufacturer, and Haimer USA, a market leader in tool holding technology, have recently signed a U.S. licensing agreement for HAIMER’s patented Safe-Lock™ anti-pullout system.

August 20, 2019: Maximum Cooling for Maximum Cutting Efficiency...

The HAIMER Cool Flash system was designed to guarantee optimized cooling right up to the cutting edge, even at the highest RPMs.

June 26, 2019: Avoid the Toolholding Workarounds

Machinists solve real-world problems to get parts made and out the door on-time. Making an extended length toolholder out of available parts is one of the most common toolholding workarounds.

May 28, 2019: Get More from your ER Collets

HAIMER offers a range of ER collet options tailored for specific machining applications, helping you squeeze even more precision, productivity and profit from your collet chucks.

May 28, 2019: HSK A, E, and F: The Popular Styles

Whether you’re working with standard applications or high-speed applications with more variables at play, HAIMER can provide the right toolholder for the job.

May 17, 2019: How HAIMER Helps Next Intent Build for Space...

HAIMER Shrink Fit technology gives Next Intent the toolholder precision they need for manufacturing tight tolerance aerospace components.

April 23, 2019: HAIMER Presetters Measure Up

The HAIMER line of Microset tool presetting equipment optimizes your machining processes from the ground up.

April 12, 2019: New Marketing Specialist for HAIMER USA

Audrey Thomas joins the company as Marketing Specialist.

March 28, 2019: HAIMER’s Duo-Lock™ Now Available in Inch...

For ease of programing and because most people in the U.S. use imperial units, all of HAIMER’s Duo-Lock™ offerings are available in inch dimensions.

March 18, 2019: 6 Myths About Balancing and what HAIMER...

HAIMER busts myths about balancing toolholder assemblies that may be costing you time and money.

March 11, 2019: 21 HAIMER’s Zero Master Hits the Bullseye for BH...

The HAIMER Zero Master 3D Sensor enables machine tool operators to accurately and easily measure and identify X, Y and Z workpiece dimensions.

March 1, 2019: HAIMER USA and Precision Cutting Tools Form...

Precision Cutting Tools (PCT) and HAIMER USA have recently signed a U.S. licensing agreement for HAIMER’s patented Safe-Lock™ anti-pullout system.

February 16, 2019: Motorized Induction Coil: the Ultimate in Speed...

If you work in a high production industry such as aerospace, automotive or die mold, you know anything that shaves seconds off of set-up times is golden. That’s why our VS32-M New Generation motorized induction coil is standard on our Power Clamp Premium Plus and VIO Linear Toolshrink as...

February 7, 2019: Aerospace Manufacturer Finds a Better Way to...

Accra Manufacturing, a division of PCC Aerostructures, is a world class machining, fabrication, and assembly supplier of precision machined parts and assemblies. Working strictly with aluminum, they began ramping up their production capabilities and running spindle speeds up to 20,000...

February 2, 2019: Modular Cutting Tools Make Sense for Medical...

Whether machining replacement parts like hips and knees or precision surgical instruments, cutting tools in shops that supply to the medical field usually have a short operational lifespan.

January 29, 2019: Steven Baier Promoted to Vice President of Sales...

Steven Baier, previously the National Sales Manager for HAIMER-USA, has been promoted to Vice President of Sales. With over 15 years of experience, Baier is not new to the industry or responsibilities. Prior to HAIMER, Baier was the Midwest Regional Sales Manager for 12 years at a similar...

January 23, 2019: Cory Holden Promoted to Accounting Specialist for...

Effective January 1, 2019, Cory Holden was promoted to Accounting Specialist at HAIMER USA. Holden has been part of the company for the past three years as the Accounting Clerk. In this new role, Holden will be taking on different and challenging tasks within the accounting department.

January 18, 2019: Custom Precision: The Case of the...

Sometimes all it takes is the right person in the right place at the right time to solve a customer’s productivity mystery. And our HAIMER representatives are some of the best machining detectives in the business. That’s what Andy Joerg, Owner of Custom Precision, found out when faced...

January 14, 2019: Introducing PROGRESS Magazine from HAIMER

HAIMER is proud to unveil our brand new magazine named PROGRESS. The name PROGRESS stems from a principle where “stagnation is regression.” PROGRESS is the mindset in which all of us at HAIMER subscribe to.

January 7, 2019: Start Balancing Today with the HAIMER TD1002!

One way to reduce machining time is to make sure your equipment is properly balanced. Like how you get your car tires balanced and rotated, balancing your equipment makes the production process more reliable and efficient. Today’s higher spindle speeds make the effects of imbalance...

December 17, 2018: Presetting Technology Maxes Out Production

In keeping with the digital world of Industry 4.0, tool management software is available that provides users the ability to manage and analyze all aspects of their tooling from the toolcrib to the shop floor.

December 17, 2018: HAIMER 2018: Precision, Value and Memories

Maybe it’s because 2018 was an IMTS year, or just the rapid pace of our industry, but the last twelve months already seem to be fading into a blur of new technology and warm-hearted moments to be remembered.

December 12, 2018: HAIMER Duo-Lock™ Provides Superior Hold for...

If you’ve ever wished for a better way to hold cutting tools in a live tool set-up with an ER collet interface, we have good news. HAIMER now offers an array of high-performance cutting tool options for milling and turning machines.

November 15, 2018: HAIMER Introduces Our New HSK-A63/80 Superior...

Our latest solution includes our new line of HSK-A63/80 toolholders — made from the highest quality materials and developed to be at the top of their class for superior taper contact and rigidity, balance and concentricity, accuracy, and dependability.

November 13, 2018: For Success Micro-Mechanics Utilizes a Complete...

Reaching the next level in productivity is not about the incorporation of individual products, but rather the integration of complete systems that work together to help manufacturers realize greater efficiencies. At Micro-Mechanics, they have done just that to increase productivity,...

November 1, 2018: HAIMER Data-Lock Ensures 100% Security at High RPM

No one wants to see a data chip containing painstakingly gathered information go flying across the room or machine. Our engineers were convinced there had to be a better way. Now there is HAIMER Data-Lock, a mechanical locking system that guarantees RFID chip security.

October 15, 2018: Novak Gets 3X Life & Saves 5 Hours a Week with...

If you want to get the most out of your Jeep®, you go to Novak Conversions. When Novak wants to get the most out of its end mills, they go to HAIMER. Novak Conversions is a modern design and manufacturing firm specializing in powertrain conversions for Jeep vehicles.

October 2, 2018: HAIMER Expands Cutting Tool Line with New...

With the aim of meeting the needs of our many customers in industries that demand precision metalworking, we are excited to introduce new cutting tool geometries for Power Mill and Duo-Lock® offerings, including designs for aluminum and mold steels.

September 25, 2018: HAIMER Technology Keeps Pequot Tool On Top

Pequot Tool & Manufacturing, Inc. is a quality-driven precision machining and fabrication job shop operating out of state-of-the-art facilities in Pequot Lakes, Minnesota. The majority of their business comes through referrals from satisfied customers in industry segments such as...

September 24, 2018: What Memories Did You Take Away from the HAIMER...

IMTS 2018 is in the record book and what a spectacular event it was. Thanks to all our friends, old and new, who stopped by the booth, said hello, enjoyed some hospitality and saw our core products in action along with some very exciting new ones. We had a wonderful time meeting everyone...

September 7, 2018: NEW High-Performance ER-Compatible Clamping...

To enable the incredible strength and precision of our holding technology to accommodate even more applications, we now offer an array of high-performance clamping options for milling and turning machines.

August 13, 2018: Partnership Between Boeing Portland and HAIMER...

The partnership between Boeing and HAIMER reaches back more than 10 years when HAIMER’s Safe-Lock™ pull out protection system became a true game changer at Boeing. With one of the largest titanium machining shops in the world, Boeing Portland has set the standard for cutting tools and...

August 10, 2018: The Perfect Combo: Balancer and Presetter in One...

Machinists in the know have already discovered that tool balancing and presetting are key pre-machining processes for modern manufacturing. What could be better than having HAIMER presetters and balancing machines in your shop? How about combining the two processes into one piece of...

August 6, 2018: Count Down to IMTS: Something for Every Tooling...

We’re gearing up to put on a great display for everyone who visits our booth at IMTS 2018. Not only will we be in a bigger, more prominent booth location, but we’ll also have a wide range of new products and technologies on display in the West Hall, Booth# 431546.

July 25, 2018: HAIMER Technology Consultation: Presetter...

It can often be difficult to pull the trigger on capital investments for machine tool accessories. That’s why we have developed a new series of cost analysis calculators. In this article, we will look at presetting technology and provide an example of how it can pay big dividends.

July 11, 2018: Learn How Future Productivity Depends on Process...

Please join us in a new Modern Machine Shop webinar, where we will cover pre-machining best practices and strategies that will dramatically improve cutting efficiency in the machine and the repeatability of that efficiency long term.

July 3, 2018: Fast but Gentle Shrink Fit Tech: The New Power...

We’d like to introduce you to a brand new design that recently took its place in the i4.0 lineup. The Power Clamp Sprint i4.0 is a premium shrink fit machine purposefully engineered with superior ergonomics and integrated cooling to process all kinds of cutting tools (solid carbide and...

June 28, 2018: HAIMER Technology Consultation: Balance Machines

No one wants to put down a sizable amount of money without knowing when they will receive a return on their investment. In the following scenario, a small production shop could save over $90,000 by simply correcting the unbalance caused by a Weldon flat end mill, in one tool assembly used...

June 14, 2018: Basic Mill End Mill Saves Money and Boosts...

Branick has over 750,000 customers worldwide. Due to the demand for its products, their machining center runs day and night and into the weekend. To handle the volume, the company is constantly looking for ways to cut processing time and increase productivity.

June 7, 2018: Superior Shrink Fit Made Easy: The Power Clamp...

HAIMER isn’t waiting for Industry 4.0 to knock on our door. We’re already setting new standards regarding digital connectivity and communication of tools and machines for the new world of manufacturing. This kind of forward thinking is reflected in the i4.0 generation of our proven Power...

May 29, 2018: HAIMER Technology Consultation: Shrink Fit

When will I realize a return on my investment? It’s an excellent question, and we welcome the inquiry because we’re proud of the potential savings that can be realized from our advanced toolholding technology.

May 22, 2018: Balancing Gives Fullerton Tool an Edge on the...

Fullerton Tool was having trouble controlling flaking and chipping on the cutting edge of the tools they were producing. Grinding wheels were being dressed continually in an attempt to control the issue, with limited success. This process was time consuming and not really solving the...

May 17, 2018: Tomorrow’s Technology Today: The Power Clamp...

How can we make an outstanding product even better? By meeting the needs of Industry 4.0 – not in the future, but now. With the new Power Clamp Comfort i4.0 shrink fit system, HAIMER is setting new standards regarding digital connectivity and communication of tools and machines for the...

April 13, 2018: Basic Mill Resolves Breakage Problem for Rockford...

Another broken end mill? How many parts or other tools did it ruin before you noticed? Rockford Burrall Machine Company was tired of sending parts to the scrap bin. That’s why they switched to HAIMER Basic Mill solid carbide end mills.

April 10, 2018: HAIMER Open House 2018

Join us at our North American Headquarters for the HAIMER 2018 Open House. This year’s theme is “Explore industry 4.0,” and we plan to do exactly that with innovative products that enable enhanced data communication and collection. Here’s just a sample of what we have in store for you.

April 2, 2018: Get the Best of Both Worlds with HAIMER’s VIO...

The combination of shrinking and presetting with precise length adjustment on the μm scale makes the VIO Linear Toolshrink top of its class. It’s the ideal choice for shops that call for using shrink fit holders, duplicate assemblies, or multi-spindle machines.

March 19, 2018: Enhanced Productivity Consultations from HAIMER

At HAIMER, our singular mission is to be a value-added consultant to our customers, focused on their machining practices in and around the machine tool, for the purposes of identifying cost-saving opportunities.

March 7, 2018: Automated Design Corporation Hits a Homer with...

Whether it’s a golf ball or a hockey puck, if an object moves in the world of sports, you need to know how fast. That’s where Automated Design Corporation (ADC) comes in. ADC specializes in sports research and development testing equipment.

March 2, 2018: Go Full Auto with HAIMER’s VIO Linear Presetter

The VIO Linear is one of our most popular models. For fully automatic high-end tool presetting with customizable options, it fits the bill. The name is derived from the fact that it uses linear motors to drive motion. The result is smoother actuation that is 25% faster than other...

February 19, 2018: Scrap the Calculator and Start Machining

Large production shops have all kinds of probes, edge finders, lasers and sensors. These work well, but often require calculations, understanding of geometry and extensive training. That’s why Tormach uses and recommends HAIMER 3D-Sensors.

February 12, 2018: HAIMER Shrink Fit Toolholders: How Long Do They...

How long you can expect shrink fit toolholders to last? This is a frequently asked question. The short answer? A long, long time if you run with HAIMER. In fact, you’ll probably have to replace the CNC machine you put the holder in before you need to replace the holder itself!

February 2, 2018: HAIMER’s Value-Packed VIO Basic Presetter

If you’re cranking out larger or heavier work pieces for industry segments like construction or oil and gas, or if you are a large high-production shop, you might want to step up to a VIO Basic Presetter.

January 18, 2018: Milling and Drilling: The Basic Mill Z4 Doubles...

Versatility is often a key factor in their planning process. That’s the reason our Basic Mill Z4 solid carbide end mill is so popular. It not only provides superior milling capabilities, but is also specially designed to perform a wide range of applications normally done with a drill.

January 12, 2018: Genesis Robotics Gets Perfect “Run of One” with...

The revolutionary LiveDrive actuator developed by Genesis Robotics (Vancouver, BC) is creating exciting new applications for robots. Actuators are the parts that actually make robots move. LiveDrive’s design eliminates the need for gearboxes and drive belts that make current robots heavy,...

January 3, 2018: Popular HSK-F80 Makino Chuck Always In Stock

Are you having trouble finding HSK-F80 Makino Shrink Fit chucks to work with it? Well, you can stop searching and get back to work. We always have a supply of these popular chucks in stock and ready for delivery.

December 13, 2017: HAIMER Celebrates Another Year of Helping Move...

It’s hard to believe the year 2017 is quickly moving into the past. The passing of an old year into the new is a traditional time to reflect on what we’ve learned in the past 12 months and maybe share a little wisdom of our own.

December 6, 2017: HAIMER’s UNO Automatic Drive: The Precision...

With a fully automated measurement capability through the ability to create programmable macros, our automatic drive model is fully independent of the operator and can be used with minimal user expertise. This guarantees maximum time-savings and repeatability.

November 29, 2017: Balancing Tool Assemblies Saved Engine...

What if you could save a quarter of a million dollars just by changing one thing in your production process? It’d be like winning the lottery, right? Well, that is exactly what happened to one of our customers, a major U.S. automotive engine production facility.

November 16, 2017: Section 179 + Promo = Early Xmas

The Section 179 tax deduction means even more savings when you purchase or lease equipment in 2017. Those who qualify could write off the full purchase of HAIMER equipment.

November 8, 2017: Top Ten Questions on 3D-Sensors

Our 3D-Sensor edge finders are found in operation around the globe. If you already use them in your machines, you know their value firsthand. Still not sure? Let’s see if we can answer any questions you might have.

October 30, 2017: HAIMER Canada Featured New Modular Interface...

HAIMER had many products and technologies on display at CMTS 2017 including its new modular interface Duo-λock® for carbide cutting tool heads

October 23, 2017: K&G Manufacturing Co. Finds Better Balancing with...

K&G Manufacturing Co., located just south of the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, has been in operation since 1937. You don’t keep your doors open for 80 years without learning a few things about the machining business. One lesson the company learned long ago is that balanced toolholder...

October 3, 2017: HAIMER’s UNO Premium - Our Most Popular Precision...

Here’s a simple fact. Tool presetting equipment from HAIMER optimizes your machining processes from the ground up. Presetting improves productivity by reducing setup times, leads to increased tool life and greater process reliability in your production.

September 8, 2017: Fact vs. Fiction: The Truth about Balancing

There are a lot of myths about balancing out there that, if not refuted, can cost your operation a lot of lost time and money. In this article, we will address these misperceptions and offer a more factual view of best practices for balancing toolholder assemblies.

August 25, 2017: PRICE REDUCTION: Start Balancing Today with the...

You probably already know that balancing toolholder assemblies is money in the bank, right? Well, it has never been easier to start realizing higher productivity and profits with the HAIMER TD 1002 Balancing Machine. Already an amazing value, we’ve reduced the price to $25,000 to make it...

August 21, 2017: Top 10 Ways HAIMER’s Chat Tool Provides the...

Have you ever wished you could just find the answers to questions about your HAIMER products right online? Well, our chat tool can make that wish come true. Located in the lower right hand corner of our website, the box that says, “Chat with us” will connect you to a HAIMER representative...

August 9, 2017: Imbalance - The Spindle Killer

One of our favorite (and best) pieces of advice for customers is that balanced tool assemblies save time, reduce costs and increase tool life. Yes, we do say it a lot, but that’s only because we don’t want shops to learn the lesson the hard (and expensive) way.

August 2, 2017: The HAIMER Power Clamp Nano: Same Great Features...

Have you found it challenging to maintain accuracy with your current chucks or time consuming to change tools with existing shrink fit holders? If so, now is a great time to take a second look at HAIMER shrink fit holders and our Power Clamp Nano machine.

July 19, 2017: Shrinking Costs - Collet Vs. Shrink Case Study

How do you increase productivity and reduce consumable tooling costs without changing anything about the cutting tool itself? That is the story of Wescast Industries Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of cast exhaust manifolds and turbocharger housings for passenger cars and light...

July 13, 2017: Execution: Achieving Industry 4.0 in...

In our last article, we looked at how improved process reliability is essential for achieving Industry 4.0 and listed four pre-machining best practices that make this possible. In this article, we look at each element and examine exactly how it pertains to process efficiency and...

July 6, 2017: HAIMER Microset UNO Smart: Incredible Value in an...

The UNO Smart Presetter is a handy machine that is particularly well suited for measurements right on the shop floor. Featuring a small footprint, user-friendly operation and high precision, the UNO Smart comes with features you might not expect to find in this price range, giving it an...

June 16, 2017: JD Machine Partners with HAIMER for Continuous...

JD Machine, based in Ogden, Utah, has been providing its clients with high quality manufacturing services since 1979. You don’t stay in business that long without a corporate culture that stresses a daily effort to strengthen every facet of the business for better results.

June 13, 2017: Theory: Achieving Industry 4.0 in Pre-machining...

Industry 4.0 is all about the final realization of the “smart factory.” These operations have the capability to monitor and facilitate changes on the fly based upon data from any number of inputs. Realizing this next level of manufacturing output should be the goal of every shop, as it...

June 7, 2017: HAIMER Expands CAPTO™ C6 Shrink Fit Chuck Line

For even more productivity, we are happy to announce the expansion of our HAIMER CAPTO™ C6 Power Shrink product offering. These holders combine the CAPTO™ C6 interface with the high rigidity and vibration dampening of a HAIMER Power Shrink Chuck, which means added protection for the...

May 9, 2017: HAIMER Expands Mini Shrink Holder Line

Our shrink line is growing. To ensure you have the right toolholder for every micro job, we have expanded our mini shrink toolholder line with new taper options and expanded size offerings.

April 25, 2017: Balancing - A Key Component for OSG USA

One industry that certainly knows about the importance of quality, precision and productivity is the cutting tool industry. This incredibly competitive industry must balance (pun intended) demand for innovation with the challenge of producing cutting tools that are cost-effective for the...

April 5, 2017: Fast but Firm – Profile of Success: Koss Aerospace

High speed machining with speeds of up to 50,000 rpm isn’t for everyone, but if your manufacturing requirements demand it, you need to invest in the right technologies to ensure success: a machine that can handle the speeds and tooling that won’t break off during machining.

March 28, 2017: HAIMER Microset Tool Presetters: The Measurement...

In the USA, time is the most expensive component of the manufacturing process. Tool set up prior to any job being run represents a significant amount of that time, which is why tool presetters represent a monetary savings for any shop, because they save time.

March 24, 2017: Examining the Myths of High Performance...

As everyone knows, applying coolant while machining keeps the cutting tool edge cool and clears chips away from the cutting zone. While applying coolant through capabilities to a toolholder is beneficial, we want to highlight that having this feature does not make all toolholders suddenly...

March 15, 2017: Accurate Fishing Reels in the Business with...

Accurate Fishing needed toolholders that offered extreme repeatability and the collet holders the company was using were not up to the task. Achieving perfect alignment with the center of their spindles was near impossible.

March 9, 2017: HAIMER Introduces Our New HSK-A63/80 Superior...

Our latest solution includes our new line of HSK-A63/80 toolholders — made from the highest quality materials and developed to be at the top of their class for superior taper contact and rigidity, balance and concentricity, accuracy, and dependability. And unlike other companies, you...

HAIMER Power Collet Chuck with Safe-Lock

February 20, 2017: Tool Security: The Correct Answer to Pullout,...

As we suggested in the first article, gripping torque was accepted for years as one of the "Big Four" standards of toolholder effectiveness along with 1) rigidity, 2) accuracy, and 3) balance. We submit that instead of a comparative measurement scale such as gripping torque, “tool...

February 14, 2017: HAIMER Shrink Fit Dramatically Reduces Costs for...

Birdwell Machine, based in Redmond, Washington, is a family-owned manufacturer that turns out everything from one-off prototypes to large scale production runs for the aerospace and scientific industry segments. Jon Birdwell, son of founder Mike, manages the company along with Assistant...

February 9, 2017: HAIMER’s Basic Mill: Quality Reduced to the...

How would you like to step up in quality without breaking the bank? Based on the needs we see in the industry every day, HAIMER has designed a product that gives you great value without sacrificing performance. We are proud to introduce our newest line of end mills – the Basic Mill.

January 27, 2017: HAIMER acquires DMG MORI Microset GmbH

With the acquisition of the DMG MORI’s Microset Tool-Presetting Technology, the HAIMER Group, a family-run company with nearly 600 employees, complements its existing product portfolio of precision chucks, shrink fit machines, balance inspection machines and tool room management hardware.

January 25, 2017: Gripping Torque: The Answer to the Wrong Question

As machines for metalworking evolved, becoming faster and faster, the quest for what we call “tool security” has continued as well. As new forms of toolholders came into use, gripping torque continued to be the preferred method of judging and comparing different methods to keep tools in...

January 17, 2017: Five Ways HAIMER Shrink Fit Technology Maximizes...

When you pay millions of dollars for the CNC machines in your shop, don’t you want to receive maximum payback from your investment? Equipment that sits idle costs money; as does equipment intended to run lights-out, that can’t.

January 12, 2017: HAIMER Looks Back at a Year of Innovation and...

What a year 2016 was! From our North American Headquarters Grand Opening to IMTS 2016, last year was full of memorable moments that rightly should be celebrated before we tackle the adventures that await us in 2017.

December 7, 2016: Power Clamp Nano: Specialized for Smaller...

Machining little parts often requires a more specialized approach to machining strategies. Do tighter tolerances and smaller tooling all translate to a more exacting working landscape? Let the HAIMER Power Clamp Nano be your shrink fit solution in the world of micro machining.

November 29, 2016: Balancing Beyond G2.5 Nets Significant Benefits

Most machinists know that balanced assemblies output better finishes, higher accuracy, improved tool life, reduced spindle wear and ultimately faster machining speeds. But for those guys really looking to optimize performance, the act of fine-balancing beyond standard balance...

November 21, 2016: Section 179 - Equipment Deduction

Using a $75,000 equipment cost for a sample calculation shows how taking advantage of the Section 179 Deduction can significantly lower the true cost of the equipment purchased, financed or leased. In the example, $75,000 in equipment purchased has a true cost of $48,750. That's $26,250...

November 11, 2016: Gripping Torque: Is This the Right Way to Measure...

The widespread belief in the machining industry is that gripping torque is the singular element that speaks for how secure a tool is in the toolholder. The theory is that the higher the torque, the less likely the tool will pull out. But is magnitude of gripping torque really the singular...

November 3, 2016: Double the Metal Removal Rate with Duo-Lock™

The continuing development of high-strength, lightweight materials such as Inconel and new aluminum and titanium alloys are great for manufacturers in industries like aerospace, defense, energy, and transportation. But the very toughness that makes them desirable for end-users can cause...

October 21, 2016: Aerospace Manufacturer Finds a Better Way to...

While the use of pre-balanced toolholders is highly recommended, it does not guarantee full machine tool utilization. For example, what effects do the cutting tools or face mill cutters have on the total balance of the assembly? And what happens when you change tools between jobs?...

October 11, 2016: Efficient Preventative Maintenance Starts with a...

Any knowledgeable manufacturing manager will tell you that a balanced toolholder assembly unit is key to increasing productivity. It allows for higher speeds, increased cutting capacity and better surface finishes. But productivity aside, the impact of balance on preventative maintenance...

October 6, 2016: Stop Guessing and Measure Precision with Torque...

Smart move! You upgraded your shop with HAIMER Power Collet Chucks. But wait a minute. Are you still tightening your chucks by “feel” or struggling to teach new operators the proper torque limits to use on your various collet chucks? Ensuring every operator has the training and access to...

September 22, 2016: Top 5 Highlights from IMTS 2016

It was a whirlwind week at IMTS 2016, with a record number of attendees passing through. From IMTStv cameos to HAIMER taxis, we at HAIMER have put together a list of our top five highlights from the week.

September 8, 2016: HAIMER’s Centro Coaxial Indicator: Fast –...

The Centro Coaxial Indicator makes fast work of finding the exact center of bores and shafts with accuracy of 0.003 mm / 0.0001" (with the original HAIMER probe tips). No math necessary, simply rotate the probe tip inside or outside the desired feature and adjust until dial stops moving.

August 25, 2016: Toolholder System Empowers Workers, Boosts...

How do you boost productivity in a highly competitive industry segment while improving the quality of life for your workforce? That’s the story of Skills Inc. (Auburn, WA), a company that is so unique it has two bottom lines—one financial and one social.

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