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2011-10-14T06:38:00.000-07:00

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2011-08-23T08:30:00.000-07:00

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2011-07-05T06:53:00.000-07:00

1st June 2011

Dear Customer,
As you are probably aware the cost of raw materials used within the manufacture of cutting tools continues to increase dramatically on an ongoing basis. These cost increases are being imposed upon ourselves by both our suppliers of raw materials and finished tooling, to the point where we are unable to absorb these increased costs within our current pricing structure.

Unfortunately as of July 1st 2011 we will have to increase our prices by the following rates:-

Widia Hanita End Mills +8%
Widia Hanita Drills +5%
Metal Removal Items +8%
ITC Items +4%

We thank you for your understanding in this matter and for your continuing business with our company.

Yours faithfully
Peter Graves MD

Subby Irons Out Tooling Issues with ITC

2011-03-16T06:58:00.000-07:00

25 years after the very first Ryder Cup competition, a Lancashire based manufacturing company opened its doors for business. Like the globally renowned golf tournament, StandelDawman has also made a significant impact on the global game of golf.

Established in 1952, the company started manufacturing electric golf trolleys and related components in 1978 and can now boast remarkable production figures of over two million wheels, one million clutches and hundreds of thousands of additional golf trolley parts that include axles, gearboxes, speed controllers, handles, bag supports and frame components to name a few. Acknowledged as a market leader and the industry benchmark in the provision of electrical golf trolley components, StandelDawman has maintained its market position by investing in cutting edge technology. Adding to its machine tool acquisitions, the most recent investment has been high specification cutting tools from ITC of Tamworth.

The investment level at the Nelson based company has seen it acquire CNC twin spindle, sliding head turning centres and CNC machining centres in recent years, so acquiring the correct tooling was the next natural stage.

As a self sufficient company, the CNC machining section produces aluminium components for golf trolleys as well as tooling for its internal plastic moulding department that provides plastic mouldings for the golf trolleys. It was problems machining aluminium components in the machine shop that led to the introduction of ITC, as Engineering Director, Mr Gary Dawes recalls: “We knew our cycle times and tool life was poor and our surface finishes could be improved, so I spoke with a friend that recommended we try ITC cutters. Their technical sales engineer visited and two years later, we now have a consignment stock of their products as we were that impressed.”

Upon his first visit to the 30 employee company, ITC’s Technical Sales Engineer, Mr Jason Clark was confronted with an aluminium lighting component for a StandelDawman customer. Mr Clark introduced ITC’s 12mm diameter 2041 Cyber Series square end carbide milling cutter and changed the machining strategy to increase speeds and feeds beyond the range capabilities of the previous tooling. Targeting the rough machining process, the 2041 Series immediately reduced the cycle time from 12 minutes to 6.

As Mr Dawes continues: “The first job with an ITC cutter really opened our eyes to the capabilities and benefits of high specification tooling, especially when delivered with excellent technical support. We immediately introduced the tool to alternate jobs and consequent cycle time gains led us to acquire additional cutting tools.”

Dedicated to the rough machining of aluminium, the first 2041 Cyber Series cutter was soon accompanied by additional 6, 8, 10mm diameter cutters. Further 2041 Series tools were acquired with corner radii. The international supplier of golf trolley parts then acquired the 6 and 10mm diameter ranges of ITC’s 2052 two flute ball nosed series of ultra wear resistant micro-grain carbide cutters for finish machining and the processing of intricate forms.

The success of the aluminium series of ITC cutters led the technical representative to the steel machining department of StandelDawman. Internally producing tooling for its plastic injection moulding department, Mr Dawes introduced the high end cutters to a new trolley design that predominantly consists of plastic moulded parts. With a new trolley design requiring a new set of tooling, the Hanita 70N7 high performance solid carbide end mill series was introduced. With a considerable amount of P20 and H13 grade tool steel being machined, the 70N7 immediately made an impact. Utilised for machining mould tools for connections, mudguards and brackets, the 70N7 reduced roughing and semi finishing cycle times from over two days to a couple of hours on many of the tooling components. This drastic improvement is credit to the machining strategy and the capabilities of the 70N7 series.

Mr Dawes comments: “The Hanita high feed cutters have been a revelation to our business. The change of strategy to high feed and low depth of cut machining has reduced the stress on our machine tools whilst bringing obvious productivity benefits. These tools have been perfectly complimented by ITC’s BritCut and Hanita ball nose cutters for finish machining.”

“The surface finish on our mould tools has improved to the extent that we no longer need to polish parts after machining. We used to machine, polish, etch and anodise our mould tool parts. Taking the polishing away from the process has enabled us to save additional time and move staff from this labour intensive task. With regard to our machined trolley parts we increased the step over and altered our speeds and feeds to purposely leave a small step over mark on the parts. We deem this as a feature to signify quality and show the parts are precision machined as opposed to being cast. It is great having cutting tools of such technical excellence that we can select the quality of our surface finish.”

“ITC has catered for all our tooling needs with high performance cutters, drills and reamers. We have benefitted measurably since employing the company’s carbide tooling range with regards to productivity, tool life, surface finish and service. The company has played a considerable role in our continued success and we are delighted we chose ITC,” concludes Mr Dawes.

http://www.standeldawman.net/

The growing problem of global inflation.

2011-02-15T07:38:00.000-08:00

World wide prices on all raw materials are soaring driven mainly by increased demand and diminished supply. The base constituents of tungsten carbide have been particularly affected. For instance APT (the major constituent in carbide), prices have doubled in the last six months and are rising at appropriately 10% per month.

When prices rise faster than economic growth the outcome is all ways worrying, but here at ITC were doing all we can to mitigate this by improving internal processes and production methods.

Unfortunately we are having to impose a 5% price increase across our own Cyber ranges and MR* with effect from 01/03/2011. To put this in perspective some carbide supplies are imposing price increases between 6.5-11%.

* Metal Removal brand reamers are subject to a price increase but the exact amount is not yet known.

Britcut promotional ranges are subject to a price of increase of approx 6%. New PDF's to reflect this will be produced shortly.

Any orders received prior to this date, even if the items are out of stock will not be subject to the increase.

It`s Official!

2010-11-26T06:09:00.000-08:00

ITC is ofically licenced to use Hanita`s original geometry when regrinding Kennametal Hanita solid carbide endmills.

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2010-03-22T08:48:00.000-07:00

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Customer Invitation & Special Offer / Sign & Digital UK 2010

2010-03-16T04:31:00.000-07:00

Sign & Digital UK 2010

2010-03-12T07:35:00.000-08:00

Sign & Digital UK is the industry’s annual showcase with over 21 years experience of delivering high value for exhibitors and visitors. It is the ONLY place in the UK where you will see a wide-reaching range of products on display for the sign making and digital printing industry.

Click Here To Register

ITC Catalogue Issue 7

2010-03-09T05:43:00.000-08:00

The new ITC Catalogue Issue 7 has just been uploaded to the website.

Download Here: ITC Catalogue Issue 7 PDF

Great Video form our Friends at EVO http://www.evoeng.co.uk/

2010-01-15T06:33:00.000-08:00

Check out our 2041 style aluminium tools in action.

10mm diameter solid carbide + 1.5mm Rad, 8000 RPM, 1800 mm/min.

12mm diameter solid carbide, 12000 RPM 1500 mm/min.

http://www.evoeng.co.uk/

All about Evo:

Formed early in 1999 to service the high precision end of the contract Engineering market, EVO Engineering & Design has undergone significant growth recently relocating into purpose built premisesimage and investing in new high accuracy machinery.

By specialising in high accuracy machining centre and design work we have been able to offer our customers a bespoke service that cannot be offered by more general sub-contract machine shops. To complement our contract engineering work, we also offer a fixture design and applications service whereby a customer can supply a part for manufacture and we can design and manufacture all relevant fixturing, program and prove out the job prior to delivery.

Our reputation in these specialist areas is now such that we supply original equipment components for machine tool manufacturers, automotive and motorsport industries.

EVO Engineering and Design LTD

Unit H, Orchard Works, Spenvale Street, Heckmondwike, WF16 0NQ Tel: 01924 404312 Fax:01924 400409 Email: info@evoeng.co.uk

Get Live Support Online!

2010-01-15T06:18:00.000-08:00

Simply click on the "Live Support" button to have your milling and routing queries answered in real time by a real person.

ITC Catalogue Issue 6

2009-08-03T02:02:00.000-07:00

The new ITC Catalogue Issue 6 has just been uploaded to the website.

Download Here: ITC Catalogue Issue 6 PDF

ITC Web Team

Air turbine tools®

2009-07-30T06:43:00.000-07:00

Check out the ITC Airturbine® showcase.

air turbine tools® revolutionary constant high speed precision tools redefine performance standards for today's high speed Hand Tools, Motors, and Spindles. From CNC, robotic and other mounted applications, to hand finishing operations, the unique technology employed in the design and manufacture of these products delivers a cleaner cutting action, faster production rates, and eliminates problems associated with traditional tools. Toolchanger Accessories make Air Turbine Spindles™easy tointegratet on any CNC Machine ( Haas, Fadal, Mazak, Fanuc,Hurco, etc). Mill at 600" / 2000mm per minute.

air turbine tools® patented governor control system delivers constant high speed under variable load for increased production, super accuracy and extended cutting tool life. The peripheral speed, not power or pressure, does the work faster with an improved finished surface. Light and powerful air turbine tools® reduce vibration, fatigue and RSI / MSK injury for operators and are nearly silent.

The oil free mechanism eliminates workplace pollution. In addition noise levels are greatly reduced to as low as 65dBa. Fewer moving parts and less friction in our governed turbine motor means fewer repairs too. No maintenance is required. There are no vanes or gears or brushes to burn up or to wear out or lubricate.

With power up to 1.4HP (1.04KW) and governed high speeds ranging from 20,000RPM to 90,000RPM air turbine tools® offer a wide range of compact, reliable tools which save on compressed air consumption and give you longer tool life. air turbine tools® are the proven, precise, reliable tools of a new generation™ available today.

ITC Web Team

See the new VariMill and Alusurf from Hanita in action!

2009-07-30T05:46:00.000-07:00

"The early bird catches the worm."

2009-06-12T01:59:00.000-07:00

We are pleased to announce an extension to our opening hours. The sales office is now open from 8:00am to 5:30pm Monday to Thursday and 8:00am to 5:00pm Friday.

ITC Web Team

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's ITC`s New Catalogue

2009-06-05T03:51:00.000-07:00

Yes. It`s finally here. Issue 6. Long anticipated and bursting at the spine with new and innovative cutting tool solutions.

Add that touch of "bling" to your desk with our new catalogue. No self respecting engineer should be seen without one. Phone or email for your new copy today!

ITC Web Team

Matsuura Open House 12-14 May 2009

2009-05-28T07:28:00.001-07:00

It’s always good to rub shoulders with the "Great and the Good" in the machining world and Matsuura`s Open House 2009 proved to be the ideal venue.

Our Midlands Area Manager Paul Ensor was heading up the ITC contingent. Anyone who has met Paul knows he is bursting with enthusiasm and is well steeped in his subject.

Paul is a regular visitor Matsuuras`s Coalville premises. Providing both product specific machining support and general milling advise to their applications team.

Over the three days, 110 attendees from 57 companies attended – an amazing result that was hoped & planned for, but was still quite unexpected.

For More info on Matsuura`s wonderful machining centres please call Keith Mattock on +44 (0)1530511400 .

For Info on ITC`s ranges of carbide endmills and drills please call us on +44 (0)1827304500.

ITC Web Team

Sign & Digital UK 2009 28 - 30 April 2009 NEC

2009-04-30T07:44:00.000-07:00

acrylic, carbide, Clearcut, Industrial Tooling Corporation, ITC, perspex, signmaking

Roll Up! Roll Up! It’s time for Sign & Digital UK 2009 28 - 30 April 2009.

If you haven’t had chance to attend the show yet - It’s probably too late, but you can savour the action with the pics above.

Sally was "on point" for this show. Sally is ITC`s very own "doyenne of sign making". Years of experience and bags of routing knowledge make Sally a formidable force in the sign making world.
Sally has enjoyed meeting all the old faces and putting "faces to names" for the new crop.

Good visitor numbers have made for a very productive show for ITC.

Our new Clearcut range generated a great deal of interest. This range was designed to give an exceptional finish on perspex and acrylic materials. In most cases eliminating the need for flame polishing components after cutting. And as if that wasn’t enough, we have also found this tool also offers exceptional surface finish on Foamex and similar materials.

For More info on the Clearcut range and many others please call us on +44 (0)1827304500.

ITC Web Team

Matsuura RA1G CNC

2009-04-30T02:15:00.000-07:00

We have all been very busy with the latest arrival on our shop floor.
We are now the proud owners of a Matsuura RA1G CNC machining centre.

The Matsuura will form the heart of our new cutter development lab, complimenting our two Walter Helicheck`s.
In-house cutter development will enable our manufacturing and sales teams to ensure the expansion of our existing and future tooling lines on reliable and repeatable footing.
Our ability to combine consistent in-house machining trials with state of the art measuring technologies will enable us to focus on the ever increasing demands of our customers, enabling us to deliver new and innovative cutting tool solutions.

The Matsuura is a great bit of kit and we are lucky to have such investment in the current economic conditions... Yet more evidence of ITC commitment to its customers in both good times and bad.

Quality from around the world.

2009-02-18T07:52:00.000-08:00

In addition to ITC`s many fine ranges of solid carbide end mills we are also the a UK agent for many exciting Brands from around the world. Including Hanita, Vallorbe , Metal Removal, Kennametal and Air Turbine Tools.

Ait Turbine Tools
http://www.airturbinetools.com

Kennametal
http://www.kennametal.com

Hanita
http://www.kennametal.com/en-US/products_services/metalworking/brands/Hanita_brands_page.jhtml

Vallorbe
http://www.vallorbe.com/Standard.php?p=1&m=0&l=3

ITC Web team

2009-02-18T07:11:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the New Industrial Tooling Corporation blog.

In the following weeks and months ITC will be bolstering their online presence using this blog and the wonders of YouTube.

I will update this blog with the latest news and developments from the UK`s premeier solid carbide round tool manufacturer.

In the mean time contact ITC with all of you carbide, hss and PCD tooling needs. Please visit our website www.itc-ltd.co.uk

ITC Web Team

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