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Metal Cutting is Faster than Ever with Fiber Laser Technology
by dsosnowski | October 28, 2020 | Precision Machining | 0 Comments
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 shiny metal materials up to four times faster than a CO2 laser. This new...
The Die Cart: Safety Superhero
by dsosnowski | October 29, 2018 | News & Events | 0 Comments
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 work with. Between dies falling on an operators foot, or an operator straining their legs or back in...
Hansford History: How the Keyseater came to Rochester
by dsosnowski | September 3, 2018 | Keyseating | 0 Comments
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 connection to the origins of the Davis Keyseater, as well as our place in the storied history of Rochester, New...
7 Advantages of High Precision Machining For Today’s Engineer
by dsosnowski | July 16, 2018 | Precision Machining | 0 Comments
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 new customers when there is competition at every corner? ...
5 Keyway Cutting and Broaching Options: Keyseating, Broaching, Wire EDM, Shaping, and Milling
by dsosnowski | February 1, 2018 | Broaching, Keyseating | 0 Comments
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 shaft rotation and helps transfer torque. For this to work, different types of keyway...
Hansford and RIT Partner to Remanufacture Obsolete Milling Machine Parts
by dsosnowski | January 1, 2018 | Remanufacturing | 0 Comments
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 machine from Germany to make keyway broach cutters. Obsolete...
Broach Sharpening: Everything You Need to Know
by dsosnowski | December 1, 2017 | Broaching | 0 Comments
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. How to Correctly Broach with Keyway Sets Let’s examine how you’re using your broach....
What Is a Keyseater Machine?
by dsosnowski | September 27, 2017 | Keyseating | 0 Comments
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 cutting tool forward and back in a straight vertical line. The cutter...
Benefits of Contract CNC Machining
by dsosnowski | July 7, 2017 | News & Events | 0 Comments
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 on growing their operation while...
How to Make a Keyway
by dsosnowski | June 30, 2017 | Keyseating | 0 Comments
When you’re the head engineer at a machine shop, your company is depending on you. It’s your responsibility to make decisions that will drive business results. With that said, have you ever compared your current operations with the most effective practices for making...
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