Makino Seiki demonstrates tool grinding in joint webinar with A.L.M.T.

May 14, 2021

Machining process shown live with in-house equipment

Makino Seiki, a manufacturer of tool grinders, and A.L.M.T., a producer of diamond and cBN tools, held a joint webinar from March 24 to 26, 2021. The event attracted a total of 300 participants over three days.

The seminar was split into two sessions. In the first session, Makino Seiki showcased its machining process using in-house equipment. Starting from bar materials, the company:

Machined the outer shape with the TAD vertical cylindrical grinder
Finished the cutting edge using the SG10 tool grinder
Conducted full-shape inspection with the Procam measuring device

A.L.M.T. introduces Flute Master grindstone

In the second half, A.L.M.T. presented new product offerings, including the Flute Master grindstone, designed for tool grooving applications. Flute Master is notable for being the first grindstone developed by the company that can be used with water-insoluble grinding oil.