Carbide Products’ Role In The 150th Kentucky Derby

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A valued customer and close friend, Peter Pickett of Pickett Blackburn was given the opportunity to manufacture the bugles for the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby. The craftsmanship and quality of their work is truly unmatched. We are proud to supply them with the specialty tooling and parts needed to make these world class instruments.

More information can be found on their site PickettBlackburn.com

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Carbide Products, Inc has been working with Pickett Blackburn on several projects over the years. We have been able to provide them with specialty reamers used to manufacture high end mouthpieces. We also machine the monel valve bodies used on their three valve instruments like those shown above. Our team is proud to have a part in a project like this.

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Leveraging the Restoration of a Studer S145 CNC Machine: A Strategic Move by Carbide Products, Inc.

At Carbide Products, Inc., we understand the pivotal role of technology in driving manufacturing excellence. Our recent endeavor to restore a Studer S145 CNC machine exemplifies our commitment to innovation and strategic investment. In this blog post, we delve into the significance of restoring this precision grinder and how it serves as a proof of concept for future advancements at Carbide Products, Inc.

Cost-Effective Investment

For Carbide Products, Inc., restoring the Studer S145 CNC machine was a strategic investment in cost optimization. Instead of acquiring a new grinder, we are leveraging the potential of existing legacy equipment. This approach is allowing us to control upfront costs while evaluating the feasibility of upgrading our grinding capabilities.

Skill Development and Training

The restoration project has served as an opportunity for skill development among our team members. Our technicians gained practical expertise in CNC machine refurbishment, deepening their understanding of machine mechanics and maintenance. This knowledge empowers our workforce to maximize the value of our equipment effectively.

Proof of Concept for Future Investments

Restoring the Studer S145 CNC machine is serving as a proof of concept for future investments in manufacturing technology at Carbide Products, Inc. By revitalizing this equipment, we are demonstrating the tangible benefits of upgrading our machining capabilities. This proof of concept guides our strategic decisions regarding future CNC machine acquisitions.

Commitment to Sustainability

At Carbide Products, Inc., sustainability is integral to our operations. The restoration of the Studer S145 CNC machine aligns with our commitment to eco-friendly practices. By extending the lifespan of our equipment, we contribute to reducing electronic waste and minimizing our environmental footprint.

Conclusion: Shaping the Future of Manufacturing

In conclusion, the restoration of our Studer S145 CNC machine represents another step forward in our journey towards manufacturing excellence at Carbide Products, Inc. This initiative underscores our dedication to innovation, cost optimization, skill development, and sustainability. Moving forward, we are poised to leverage this experience to inform our future investments in CNC technology, ensuring that we continue to deliver exceptional quality and value to our customers.

At Carbide Products, Inc., we are excited about the possibilities that lie ahead. Contact us today to learn more about our capabilities and how we can support your manufacturing needs with precision and expertise.

DATRON Dynamics, Inc. features Carbide Products, Inc. in recent article

German machine tool manufacturer Datron Dynamics features Carbide Products, Inc. in a recent article by Steve Carter.  

In late 2016 CPI took delivery of one of the first Datron Neo Machines in the US.  After learning of our unique application of Datron's cutting edge technology, Datron contacted Paul Strippelhoff and asked if they could feature CPI in one of their corporate news letters.  Of course Paul agreed...  In producing the article Paul had the oportunity to highlighted two of our rising machinsts, Evan Strippelhoff (Danny's son) and Peyton Strippelhoff (Paul's son).  

Read the full article: http://www.datron.com/blog/small-cnc-investment-yields-huge-advancement/ 

Manufacturing Today Magazine publishes article on Carbide Products, Inc.

Manufacturing Today Magazine, winter 2012 issue features Carbide Products, Inc. in a spotlight article entitled "SKILLED AND MOTIVATED".  The article, written by Staci Davidson highlights our history and business philosophy of continuous improvement as well as our ongoing investment in equipment, technology and personnel.  There are also photos, one depicting a capping mechanism used at J.M Smucker’s Jif® peanut butter plant in Lexington, KY and another depicting an array of pencil manufacturing cutters, cutter heads, material and related tooling produced in our Georgetown, KY plant. 

Thanks also go out to Dan Leech of Leech Carbide for his support in the production of the article.   

Please read the complete article “Skilled and Motivated”

EDM Threading, Carbide and Hardened Metals

Carbide Products, Inc. is proud to announce the addition of EDM threading to our long list of capabilities.  EDM threading is the best, most economical and, sometimes, only way of putting a threaded hole in cemented carbide, ceramics, hardened steel or other materials when tight tolerances and precision are required.

We utilize our Charmilles Model HD-20 High Speed Hole Drill to burn a start hole in the material.  Then employing our Erowa electrode holders and management system fabricate tap drill electrodes and threading electrodes.  Threading electrodes are matched to each other and timed to allow for multiple rough and finish die sinking routines on one of our Agie-Charmilles CNC sinker EDM’s.  The resulting precision is extraordinary. 

The advantages of EDM threading over conventional tapping methods include, but are not limited to, the following:

• It will not disturb or distort surfaces adjacent to the tapped hole during the tapping process. (Ideal for thin wall and exotic materials found in medical instruments as well as cemented carbides and ceramic where there is not sufficient material to allow for invar plugs or in the event a threaded feature is added after sintering.)

• Makes repairing a tapped hole in a hardened or carbide tool a breeze.

• Tapping steel after it has been hardened improves the quality of the hole when there is concern with distortion in heat-treating.

• Adding a tapped hole to a hardened tool after a redesign or forgetting to do so in the first place becomes exponentially easier.

• Process does not involve displacing material but burning it which results in ability to hold tighter tolerances and sharper threads.

We are currently threading holes in multiple sizes of solid carbide grinding spindles but have ability to thread very small sizes from 2mm up to a reasonably large size hole.  Your application is our challenge.

Please allow Carbide Products, Inc. to become the source for all of your EDM Threading needs!