Drilling flat-bottom holes is a challenge. So is drilling on inclined or curved surfaces, or drilling into cross holes, stacked plates, castings, and other rough surfaces. Not anymore. Leveraging the success of its KenTIP FS modular drill, Kennametal has developed a unique insert geometry (FEG) that streamlines many of these types of applications and simplifies…

Makita U.S.A., Inc. recently launched an updated automotive website. Makita is a global manufacturer of industrial power tools, pneumatics, and power equipment — offering a wide range of industrial accessories for professionals and hobbyist. From repairs and maintenance to customization and detailing, Makita has the automotive tools and accessories to get the job done safely and…

Fast Company announced its second annual Best Workplaces for Innovators and named Stanley Black & Decker as one of the 100 Best Workplaces For Innovators. The company is an American manufacturer of industrial tools and ranked 55th in its first appearance on the list.  “For more than 177 years, Stanley Black & Decker has continued to innovate its products, culture and…

  Hilti North America, a commercial construction-focused technology and services company, recently launched a suite of new tools. Hilti’s new drywall screwdriver SD 5000-A22 has been optimized with a brushless motor, allowing for increased setting speeds while maintaining market leading torque. It’s fully compatible with all Hilti’s 22V battery platform. Additionally, it’s more than a half-a-pound…

The tool innovators at GEARWRENCH are doubling down on their new 90-tooth line of ratchets, adding 16 new individual products and six sets to the products that were launched in January of this year. The new arrivals — all available now — include locking flex-head ratchets, long-handle ratchets, stubby ratchets, and off-set handle ratchets. The…

SATA Tools, the fastest-growing tool brand in the world, has emerged on the U.S. scene with a full suite of quality products. The brand’s leading line of high-quality inventory gives mechanics and engineers clear choice in the latest technology. SATA’s assortment of universal joints, ratchets, extension bars, standard and deep patterned sockets (featuring an off-corner…

Crossroad Distributor Source announced the launch of the Bordo E-Z Chamfer, an innovative tool used to create an ideal chamfer on ferrous and non-ferrous metals — including hardened steels, timber, fiberglass, and plastics. E-Z Chamfer efficiently removes burrs and ridges from bolts, pipe, threaded rod, bar, and dowels. It is suitable for use on metals,…

By Dr. Jody Muelaner Thread repair kids allow damaged threads in a hole to be removed and replaced with new threads of the same size. They may also be used to provide strong threads in soft materials such as aluminum. A thread repair kit consists of a tapping tool, an insertion tool and some thread…

Manufacturers are always looking for ways to increase machine efficiency to save cost. This is a recurrent theme and is a constant challenge to find new ways to push the envelope. As an industry leader in ultrasonic welding technology, Herrmann Ultrasonics recognizes these challenges and looks for ways to apply cost and time saving measures…

From prototyping and product development to full scale manufacturing, medical device manufacturing can be a complex process – successful collaboration is vital. During the early stages of a project, Herrmann Ultrasonics is more than just a consultant — the company is a partner to help design the device for successful ultrasonic assembly, minimizing long term…