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Boost Toolmaking Capacity Using Semi-Finished Tool Blanks

Manufacturers in aerospace and other high-tech industries demand precision, speed, and reliability. For toolmakers supplying sophisticated carbide round tools, these requirements can create production bottlenecks caused by time-consuming early stage grinding and limited machine capacity for valuable finishing work. Semi-finished carbide round tool blanks provide a solution to both challenges.
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Solve the Capacity Challenge

 

By starting the tool manufacturing process with carbide rod tool blanks that already have basic geometries and features machined into them, toolmakers can optimize their most valuable resources of high-tech machines, skilled operators, and time.

Read “5 Ways Semi-Finished Blanks Streamline Carbide Tool Production” to learn more about how tool blank design and preparation can increase production capacity and productivity.

 

Peel grinding a carbide rod into a step drill blank.

Peel grinding a carbide rod into a step drill blank.

 

 

Stages to produce a step blank

Example of the stages to produce a step blank, from cut-to-length unground rod with coolant channels to ground rod to precision-ground step drill blank ready for high-value finishing touches such as fluting and edge preparation.

 

Choose a Partner that Manufactures Solutions

 

As a blank-only supplier that manufactures premium carbide rod tool blanks and offers value-added services, Hyperion Materials & Technologies is uniquely positioned to support toolmakers and manufacturers that make in-house tooling.

Hyperion delivers premium carbide substrates and pre-machined carbide rod blanks tailored for aerospace and other high-tech industries. From precision-ground step blanks and custom carbide rod preforms to exchangeable tool head blanks, Hyperion combines advanced designs with application expertise to:

  • Accelerate production without major investment
  • Meet demanding performance requirements
  • Win more business with faster delivery and consistent quality

 

Download the article to discover how partnering with Hyperion can accelerate lead times, optimize workflows, and deliver high-performance tools for demanding applications.

 

 

Carbide Preforms

Hyperion manufactures custom carbide rod preforms and special preformed tool blanks.

 

Learn more about the different Semi-Finished Tool Blanks & Rod Preforms Hyperion offers.

For those that manufacture insert tools, Hyperion also develops Custom Insert Blanks to minimize time spent on grinding steps.

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