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Metalcutting tool info sought
Hi,
I'm looking for information on the design, manufacture and costing of metal cutting tool inserts. If anyone could advise on where I might find, or who I might contact for, information such as typical costs of making these tools, the current state of the market, the types of development going on, typical wear rates/life-expectencies, etc I'd be very grateful. So far contacting the manufacturers directly has been exceedingly slow, and the information I've received back from those who have responded has either been very formulaic or seemingly quite biased. Consequently I'd be interested in hearing informed-but-neutral opinions in this area. Many thanks, Callum |
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"Callum Finlayson" wrote in message
m... Hi, I'm looking for information on the design, manufacture and costing of metal cutting tool inserts. If anyone could advise on where I might find, or who I might contact for, information such as typical costs of making these tools, the current state of the market, the types of development going on, typical wear rates/life-expectencies, etc I'd be very grateful. So far contacting the manufacturers directly has been exceedingly slow, and the information I've received back from those who have responded has either been very formulaic or seemingly quite biased. Consequently I'd be interested in hearing informed-but-neutral opinions in this area. Many thanks, Callum It may be that you're asking for proprietary information, Callum. It's a secretive business, in which a design, testing, or manufacturing secret can mean the difference between success and failure in the marketplace. I wrote a tooling column for a national magazine for some years, so I've encountered the no-go zone from time to time. If I may ask, what is the purpose of your inquiry? That may have an influence on what information you can get. Ed Huntress |
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