by dsosnowski | Oct 28, 2020 | Precision Machining
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...
by dsosnowski | Oct 29, 2018 | News & Events
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...
by dsosnowski | Sep 3, 2018 | Keyseating
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...
by dsosnowski | Jul 16, 2018 | Precision Machining
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? ...
by dsosnowski | Feb 1, 2018 | Broaching, Keyseating
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...
by dsosnowski | Jan 1, 2018 | Remanufacturing
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...
by dsosnowski | Dec 1, 2017 | Broaching
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....
by dsosnowski | Sep 27, 2017 | Keyseating
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...
by dsosnowski | Jul 7, 2017 | News & Events
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...
by dsosnowski | Jun 30, 2017 | Keyseating
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...
