Grinding Events

Date	Event	Location
February 22 & 23, 2012	30 Year Anniversary & Tool Tech Day Join us in celebrating the completion of our renewed Fredericksburg facility plus WALTER's 30th anniversary in North America. Demos, dignitaries, old friends, and more!	Fredericksburg, VA
March 14-17, 2012	GrindTec 2012 Join us at GrindTec 2012 in Augsburg, Germany to see the latest in grinding technology!	Augsburg Trade Fair Centre, Augsburg, Germany, Hall 7-7041
May 8-10, 2012	Mfg4 Join us at Mfg4, Manufacturing 4 The Future, specializing in aerospace, defense, medical and energy industries.	Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, Connecticut, Booth #1709
June 6-7, 2012	OrthoTec 2012 Join us for this orthopaedic manufacturing event in Warsaw, IN	Winona Lake (Warsaw), IN, Booth #317
June 13-14, 2012	OMTEC 2012 The 8th Annual Orthopaedic Manufacturing & Technology Exposition and Conference (OMTEC)	Chicago, IL, Stephens Convention Ctr, Booth #732
August 22-25, 2012	IWF 2012 Join us at the 2012 International Woodworking Machinery and Furniture Supply Fair	Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georiga, Booth #6256
Sept 10-15, 2012	IMTS 2012 Join us at the premier manufacturing technology show in North America!	Chicago, IL, McCormick Place, North Bldg, Booth #N-6800
Archived Webcast	9 reasons to consider NEW tool grinding software If you need to design and produce increasingly complex cutting tools efficiently (and most shops do!) then you know grinding software is crucial. Join us for a FREE webinar on August 25th and see nine or more reasons the latest tool grinding software makes your life easier...	Webinar
Archived Webcast	Trends in tool measuring: From quick checks to tight tolerances Join measurement expert Thomas Hegenbarth for a wide-ranging discussion of the current trends in tool measuring...FREE...	Webinar
Archived Webcast	The simple new solution for complex orthopedic implants and instruments at the lowest cost-per-part As the market for orthopedic implants grows, so does the competition for manufacturing these components. At the same time, there's a move toward harder materials like cobalt-chromium alloys for hip stems and other parts that once were easily machined. This adds up to an intense need to lower manufacturing costs. This webinar covers an exciting - yet simple - new way to meet these challenges with proven machine technology from WALTER. United Grinding Vice President Rick Martin presents.	Webinar
Archived Webcast	Edge prep & flute polishing: Why? How? And measuring Proper edge prep and flute polishing can more than DOUBLE tool life. But how? And how do you control and measure this "black box" process? Find out here! Jack Paulhus,VP Sales & Marketing, Otec Precision Finish Inc. & Thomas Hegenbarth, Applications Manager for Measuring at United Grinding present.	Webinar
Archived Webcast	Is your tool OK? Thomas Hegenbarth, Measuring Machine Product Manager for United Grinding, shows you why tool inspection is important for today's manufacturer. A must see for anyone concerned with Quality Control!!	Webinar
Archived Webcast	New developments in form tool manufacturing "Christmas Tree" root form cutters and other form tools & step tools are critical to manufacturing today. But making them is typically complex and time consuming, particularly when tolerances are tight. This webinar covers NEW technology that speeds tool design and programming, automatic compensation of the profile to within microns, reverse engineering a tool, and more. Product Managers Simon Manns and Thomas Hegenbarth present.	Webinar
Archived Webcast	Grinding Superalloys Like Inconel Larry Marchand, Vice President of United Grinding's Profile Division, presents key considerations for grinding inconel & other heat sensitive superalloys. Lots of important technical information.	Webinar
Archived Webcast	Advances in PCD tool manufacturing After a brief intro on the state of the growing PCD tool market and the manufacture of PCD itself, Product Manager Simon Manns covers new techniques for grinding pockets, achieving super finishes with erosion alone, a new system for grinding PCD inserts, and more.	Webinar
Archived Webcast	Micro-Machining Challenges: What happens when cutting tools & machined parts get really small? Dr. J. Rhett Mayor of the G.W.W. School of Mechanical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology discusses cutting tool geometry, material considerations, and other factors. Dr. Mayor’s primary research interests are in the emerging areas of micro-manufacturing and micro-power generation, and the development of enabling technologies in these fields through the application of integrated mechatronics design principles. Ask anyone who saw Dr Mayor's presentation at Walter's Micro Tool Tech day in May - this is NOT to be missed!	Webinar
Archived Webcast	Hot new software features for tool grinding Learn about the latest in WALTER's Helitronic Tool Studio software and its full integration with the FANUC control, including: - Adaptive control for cutting cycle time up to 30% - Automatic wheel sticking - New drill features - New corner radius techniques - Burrs - Further improvements to the step tool wizard - And more! Applications Manager Simon Manns presents.	Webinar
Archived Webcast	See new tool grinding solutions introduced at IMTS From new automation features like a traveling worktable and a robot loader...to the new champ for making micro tools...to exciting new software for both cutting tools and complex parts...to a new low-cost measuring machine and more...Walter and EWAG brought a pile of new solutions to IMTS. If you weren't at the show or want a quick recap, don't miss this webinar. We've even included live software demos! Applications Manager Simon Manns and Measuring Product Manager Thomas Hegenbarth present.	Webinar
Archived Webcast	Grinding Ceramic & Carbide HVOF Coatings Hans Ueltschi, Vice President of United Grinding's Cylindrical Division, presents key information about grinding these coatings.	Webinar
Archived Webcast	Notes from Santa's workshop The best ideas we've heard all year for making you a happier and more productive tool grinder! We’ll cover something for everyone, including software tricks, notes on new wheels, PM tidbits, setup hints, and even sales aids. So whether you own the business or operate the machine, join Markus Stolmar, Simon Manns, and other elves at Walter-EWAG for an enjoyable review. It’s our little gift to you.	Webinar
Archived Webcast	Performing Preventive Maintenance on Your Blohm Planomat Machine Prevent downtime and extend the life of your Blohm Planomat by learning how to perform preventive maintenance. We guide you through a step-by-step inspection as well as show you how to calibrate your machine and bring it back to its original specs--keeping your operation running smoothly without interruption.	Webinar
Archived Webcast	Don't miss it! Last chance to see new tool grinding solutions introduced at IMTS From new automation features like a traveling worktable and a robot loader...to the new champ for making micro tools...to exciting new software for both cutting tools and complex parts...to a new low-cost measuring machine and more...Walter and EWAG are bringing a pile of new solutions to IMTS. If you can't visit the show or want a quick recap, don't miss this webinar. We'll even include live software demos. Applications Manager Simon Manns and Measuring Product Manager Thomas Hegenbarth present.	Webinar
Archived Webcast	How & why you should consider CNC tool grinding Simon Manns walks you through the trade- offs in taking tool grinding in-house vs. outsourcing	Webinar
Archived Webcast	Optimize Your Cylindrical Grinding - Fast! Making money in cylindrical grinding requires setting up and optimizing the process as fast as possible. Hans Ueltschi, National Sales Manager of United Grinding, presents the latest advances for optimizing your cylindrical grind.	Webinar
Archived Webcast	Combining Turning & Grinding?! Hans Ueltschi, National Sales Manager of United Grinding, presents the latest advances for combining turning and grinding.	Webinar
Archived Webcast	Solving common cylindrical grinding problems Burn marks? Chatter marks? Feed marks? Get remedies to these common grinding errors & many others in this valuable presentation.	Webinar
Archived Webcast	Wheels Gone Wild - Tool Grinding Mike Gainey, Corporate Applications Engineer for Saint-Gobain talks about grinding wheel selection for tool & cutter grinding.	Webinar
Archived Webcast	Wheels Gone Wild - Cylindrical & Profile Pat Baliva, OEM Manager for Saint-Gobain, gives critical information to consider when choosing grinding wheels for cylindrical & profile grinding.	Webinar
Archived Webcast	Keeping Cool - Coolant Delivery Baltz Kloeti of United Grinding, Dr. John Webster of Cool-Grind & Todd Keierleber of Grundfos explain the importance of coolant delivery to grinding.	Webinar