The latter achieves even tightest tolerances, both in terms of tool diameter and coating thickness, in order to ensure the highest production accuracies while maintaining a constant tool lifetime.
A separate area enables larger tools to be processed, and there is also a dedicated line for forming tools with low pressure nitriding (LPN) and polishing.
The two companies will begin by focusing on tools used in the engineering part of the AM process.
Tool Post (PPG Machine Mount Gun) Cable Cover Lower Cover DC Power/Air Cables (PPG Machine Mount Gun) Wire Feed and Clamping Mechanism Contact Tips Locating Ring Air Cap Body Air Cap Insert Gun Handle
Beyond that, we invest in the most accurate, state-of-the art tooling available.
Following the shift and changes in the cutting tool market in Sweden and Finland, it has been decided that this is best strategy going forward.
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