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Enhancing sustainability by tool reconditioning and recycling services by Masatoshi Kageyama | OSG Corporation As a global company manufacturing responsible products, OSG is committed to a healthy planet and society. In order to reduce environmental impact, OSG actively implements initiatives relating to resource and energy conservation, waste reduction, prevention of pollution, and material recycling in various processes throughout the OSG Group. OSG’s tool reconditioning program is a part of the company’s commitment to promote resource conservation and to improve energy efficiency in its business activities.  Figure 1. OSG USA Process of tool reconditioning. The primary benefit of tool reconditioning is obvious: reduction in overall tooling costs. Although many shops regrind their own drills, few shops have given thought to regrinding high performance cutting tools, even though substantial cost savings can be obtained. These efforts not only save customers thousands of dollars each year but are also environmentally friendly and sustainable.  Figure 2. Significant cost reduction can be achieved by tool regrinding alone. As a comprehensive cutting tool manufacturer, OSG is capable of regrinding and recoating an array of products, such as solid carbide tools, HSS tools, PCD tools, rolling dies, specials, and more. Tool reconditioning services provided by OSG restore used tools to like-new condition. OSG’s tool reconditioning division uses original OSG manufacturing drawings for all regrinding processes. OSG Group companies also adhere to the OSG quality control manual and use the same inspection equipment used by the manufacturing division during the inspection procedures. With tool reconditioning facilities in 14 countries, OSG can respond to customer needs worldwide. In addition to tool reconditioning, OSG also offers customization services to help manufacturers optimize machining based on individual application needs.  Figure 3. The condition of a 3-flute drill before and after tool reconditioning. With the capability and expertise to bring worn cutting tools back to life for a fraction of the cost of a new tool, reconditioning is highly economical and environmentally friendly OSG USA's Regrind CapabilitiesOSG USA has comprehensive Regrind and Coating Capabilities for Drills, End Mills, Reamers, Taps and more! Get the best coating based on your application and tool. Additional Coatings available. Drills Figure 4. An example of a tool modification to minimize burrs during drilling.
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How to Get the Ball RollingEvaluation Services Tailored for Your Needs To begin, contact your nearest Next Generation Tool regional manager to set up an evaluation appointment. We will evaluate each and every one of your application before sending the tools off for reconditioning.  Carbide tools that can no longer be reground can be recycled through OSG’s group company Nihon Hard Metal’s carbide recycling program.
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  The Exopro-CC-SUS spiral tap series from OSG Tap & Die is designed for tapping stainless steel, as well as carbon and alloy steels. Constructed of vanadium high speed steel, the tap features a variable lead-flute design with chip control for stable chip evacuation. This new series provide increased consistency, improved reliability and extended tool life with water-soluble coolants. The taps are available in sizes ranging from No. 2 to 1" and M2 to M4.
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