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October 28, 2020
Last fall, we added Fiber Laser Cutting technology to our equipment profile. The ENSIS Series Fiber Laser can cut steel, mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, brass, copper, and other…

July 29, 2020
Hansford has seen many positive developments over the last several months. We’ve added new equipment to our manufacturing facility, acquired new companies, and even moved to a new location. To…

October 29, 2018
Hansford Builds Products with Safety in Mind Some of the most common workplace injuries in the tool and die industry are related to the heavy weight of the dies we…

September 3, 2018
When looking into the past, the history of a company often goes hand in hand with the history of its home city. At Hansford, we are proud of our historical…

July 16, 2018
OEM engineer leaders face new challenges presented by an ever-expanding global market and innovative technology. How do you keep your current customers satisfied, your profit margins from shrinking, and entice…

February 1, 2018
When manufacturers want to attach a gear, pulley hub, or coupling to the shafts of driving equipment, they generally use a keyway locking method. With this method, a key blocks…

January 1, 2018
Hansford Parts and Products partnered with the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) to remanufacture obsolete milling machine parts. Purchased in 1966, Hansford has continued to use a Knapp rack milling…

December 1, 2017
Here we examine everything you need to know about broach sharpening. But first, let’s make sure you are broaching correctly to stop any issues causing an abnormal need for sharpening….

September 27, 2017
With a keyseater machine, machinists and engineers can cut internal shapes and forms faster at less cost than other metal-cutting methods. Similar to the shaping process, keyseater machines move a…

July 7, 2017
Contract manufacturing: A business model in which a company partners with a contract manufacturer to produce components or final products based on the hiring company’s designs. Contract manufacturing allows businesses to focus…