January 31, 2017

Award winning Cube Type Workholding

Award winning Cube Type Workholding Did you know Craftsman Tools have an extensive range of award winning Cube Type Workholding which have been developed over the last 30 years at our manufacturing facility in the UK? As the leading UK manufacturer of Cube Type Workholding we produce a complete range from either our large standard stock range of plain faced cubes, or bespoke designs to meet your exact process requirements. The use of prismatic, or cubic type workholding brings all of a machines axis ...

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December 12, 2016

Through coolant cut of toolholders for Miyano machines

Through Coolant Cut Off Toolholders for Miyano machines Further to a recent request from Bo Hammarberg, the Global Product Manager - Turning Centres and Multi-task at the Sandvik office in Sweden. We would like to confirm that we can provide solutions for Miyano machines for our new high pressure through coolant cut of toolholders. PARTING-OFF (CUT-OFF) A.  High pressure internal coolant feed; directly through to the cutting tool (80 bar) B.  Quick & easy coolant feed control (internal / external / both) C.  Adjustable external nozzle D. ...

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September 7, 2016

Craftsman Tools shortlisted for prestigious Innovation & Design Award

  Craftsman Tools Ltd have been shortlisted as a finalist for the Innovation & Design category by the prestigious TMMX Awards 2016.  The Manufacturer MX Awards is an annual programme delivered by The Manufacturer, in association with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. The aim of the awards is to recognise manufacturers who are achieving great things across all aspects of their business. Other finalists in the Innovation & Design category include Mclaren Automotive, the leading automotive company and Fracino a UK based manufacturer of coffee machines, for the ...

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July 18, 2016

Haas Product Pages now Live

Haas Product Pages now Live   As you are aware Craftsman Tools have an extensive range of standard toolholding adaptors to suit HAAS machines. Our online catalogue has now been updated to show all the toolholders that are available for current Haas machines, you will not only be able to view detailed drawings, stock levels and delivery lead times, but depending on access levels you will also see price. Click here to view. Remember the online catalogue items are for current machine models, please enquire about older ...

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June 23, 2016

Welcome

Welcome to the new Craftsman Tools website We hope that you find this new Craftsman Tools website to be a benefit. It is the plan that this website will be ever evolving, with new machines, products, data and news being added regularly including specials we have collaboratively produced with you. The website is intended to be an easy route to the information you require and to improve lines of communication as well as an area to access technical data, therefore utilising the websites functionality from its inception should assist ...

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May 24, 2016

New Development Contract with NATEP

  New Development Contract with NATEP We are pleased to have been awarded a development contract with NATEP who fund new technologies in the UK aerospace supply chain. Craftsman Tools will be involved in the Distortion and Residual Stress Control for Manufacture project.  

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April 6, 2016

Global Supply Agreement with Sandvik Machining Solutions AB Signed

  Global Supply Agreement with Sandvik Machining Solutions AB Signed We are delighted to report that Craftsman Tools Ltd and Sandvik Machining Solutions AB have signed a ‘Global Supply Agreement’. The agreement is the latest development between the two organisations who have worked closely together for more than 20 years. The agreement was signed by Jorgen Johansson and Robert Johnson in the presence of Chris Mills, Bo Hammarberg and Tim Thorburn.

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