Tool Studio “secrets” that help you save time

We tend to focus on the fancy geometries you can create with our Tool Studio tool grinding software, so some people haven't been using some of the nicest features for saving time. This flier explains how to use some of the better ones.

We just made is easier to get into PCD tooling…

As the linked flier explains, PCD tooling is hot and the EWAG RS 15 is perhaps the best way to “get into” the business.   Especially when we’re offering an outstanding package price!

CAREview™ Equipment & Production Monitoring Software Released

United Grinding Technologies announces the launch of CAREview™ Version 1.0, a revolutionary means of equipment and production monitoring.  The hope is to have as many as 12 beta sites using the system by year end, 2011.  Version 1.0 is focused on monitoring and alerts for the customer and for UGT.  The controls for Version 1.0 include Fanuc 0i and Fanuc 31i, which cover Studer, Walter, Blohm and Mägerle machines.

New measuring software you have to see to believe

Easy Check creates measuring routines directly from the camera’s view of the tool, effectively turning any WALTER CNC inspection machine into a more intelligent & convenient alternative to manual optical comparators and presetters.  See the video...
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New tool grinding software makes you more productive & flexible

Tool Studio V1.9 automates creating the best possible flute profile…adds operations like eccentric neck & K-lands on a profile… includes a great new wheel measuring interface to our measuring machines…and much more…

Grind tools up to 40% faster with black magic

Our new Feedrate Optimizer isn’t really black magic of course.  But it does cut cycle times up to 40%.  And because it does so based on analyzing the tool’s 3D model instead of spindle load (like adaptive control), it might seem magical.  The real world feedback has been extremely positive, and that’s from experienced users who were already benefitting from Tool Studio’s inherently fast cycle times.  (Tool Studio minimizes non-grinding times with or without Feedrate Optimizer.)  One more reason to try a Walter tool grinder!
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Up to 3,500 Tools Unmanned!?

You bet! Helitronic tool grinders can now be equipped with a robot capable of handling up to 3,500 tools, plus a traveling worktable for a variety of flexible support options.  The machine can also automatically correct form tool errors.

The NEW Studer S41: Revolutionizing the Grinding Industry

Announcing the new Studer S41 CNC universal cylindrical grinder! Its unparalleled speed and precision is revolutionizing the grinding industry. Studer has again raised the bar with its new S41 CNC universal cylindrical grinder.

In the News: Walter Helitronic Vision & True Cut Tool

The Walter Helitronic Vision gives True Cut Tool Co. (New Carlisle, Ohio) the flexibility and automation it needs to serve customers with either rapid-response or high-volume jobs. As printed in the December 2010 issue of Modern Machine Shop.

Automatic, non-contact measurement at half the price

The new Helicheck Basic 2 costs half as much other optical measuring machines, yet it's capable of setting up tight tolerance forms tools in minutes with FTC. It's great for measuring wheels too. And it's much better than a comparator at roughly the same price. But one thing the linked flier does NOT point out is the fact that in addition to tool profiles, diameters, and step lengths, clearance angles can also be measured with a backlight alone. That means the Basic 2 might be the only machine you need for both easing your setup and QC-ing your tools. For more demanding applications, we still offer a three-camera Helicheck Basic (now called the Basic 3) and of course the Helicheck Pro and Plus.

New Features for Grinding Drills, Step Tools, Endmills & More

With greater operating stability, a ton of proven features that help set you apart from the competition, and many exciting NEW features, Tool Studio is better than ever!

Maximize Your Operational Efficiency!

In today's hyper-competitive economy, the key to survival is maximizing operational efficiency. United Grinding's team of Applications Engineers have the experience it takes to optimize your grinding operation and save you money. We provide consulting services for:

• Reducing cycle time
• Cutting abrasive costs
• Improving product quality
• Optimizing processes
• Training for machines & software

Let our team provide a complete analysis of your grinding operation and optimize your bottom line!

Click here to request more information or call (937) 847-1214 today!

Keep production high with Preventative Maintenance!

All machinery needs regular maintenance to run at its peak, especially as it ages. That's why we've developed Preventative Maintenance programs to inspect your machines and identify potential problems before they occur.

Preventative Maintenance will:

• Maintain the uptime of your machine
• Give you maintenance records with a complete checklist of items inspected
• Ensure a proactive approach to machine performance and production

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Setting Up Form Tools Fast Without a Helicheck

There's an exciting new way to benefit from automatic Form Tool Compensation without a separate measuring machine. This gives you a more economical way to grind high value tools like "Christmas tree" cutters to within 0.0001 inches (3 microns) along the entire profile - in a FRACTION of the setup time.

Committed to Providing the Best Tool Support in the Business

Did you know we offer setup assistance over the phone? Or training at three different locations? Would you like to "meet" some of our support staff? The breadth of our services and our commitment to your support are second to none...

Simple new solution for complex orthopedic implants & instruments

Find out how to lower your cost-per-part on cobalt-chromium implants, surgical reamers, and more!

The Who, What, & How of Financing

If you're even THINKING about upgrading technology or getting more capacity, you owe it to yourself to become familiar with the exciting financing opportunities available now. Here's a flier that covers a lot of ground in two simple pages.

Control Your Edge Prep with Accurate Measuring

The right hone can revolutionize the performance of your cutting tools. But GETTING the right hone requires MEASURING it. As the linked flier explains, the Helicheck now makes it easy.

Markus Stolmar Appointed General Manager, Tool Division

After 25 challenging years in which he helped drive United Grinding's Tool Division from a small operation housed in a shed to a multi-million dollar player in the grinding industry, Rick Martin has decided he needs a break. We're certainly sorry to see Rick depart the company and we wish him only the best for the future.

On the other hand, we're also very pleased to announce the promotion of Markus Stolmar to General Manager of United Grinding's Tool Division...

Myths vs. Facts: The Realities of Grinding Aerospace Components

The aerospace industry has been changing rapidly over the decades, and so has grinding technology. The perception of grinding from 15 years ago is no longer accurate as the process has evolved into an evermore highly-advanced set of technologies. So, how does an operator know the truth amidst outdated knowledge? Let's examine the myths and facts of grinding applications. From Aerospace Manufacturing and Design Magazine, June/July 2009

Ease setup AND extend automation

An automatic wheel changer eases setup, makes automation more flexible, and pays for itself in about a year.  Read about a real-world application and see how the numbers work for your situation!

Form Tools Fast

See how to automatically correct any deviation between a ground profile and the desired form to within 79 micro-inches (2 microns). Save an hour or more setting up any profile tool and tackle even the tightest tolerance, high value tools like "Christmas Tree" cutters.

For Small Budgets & High Standards

Now with new enclosure and optional linear scales! The favoritCNC universal cylindrical grinding machine features Studer's patented Granitan base, a 12HP spindle, easy pictographic programming, and more at a price that will surprise you...

See What's NEW with the Studer S33

Featuring a new control and a new wheelhead for grinding even more complex workpiece geometries in a single clamping!

Making complex machining challenges simple

Any machining application that is complex or demands high accuracy or performance could benefit from a special cutting tool. That's because "specials" that combine multiple operations into a single tool or that feature other improvements are generally much more cost effective than other possible solutions.  Read more to find out how and why...

Economical New Regrinder

Regrinds 90% of the cutting tools used today for less! Economical version of top selling Helitronic Power tool grinder.  Same patented 3D gantry, software, SmartProbe, and Fanuc control.  Optional ECO loader automates up to 165 tools.

The NEW! S22 Production Platform - Exactly What You Need.

A production platform that can be customized to your individual grinding application? It's true. Take a look at the new S22 from Studer...

The Stable Partner You Can Trust

If nothing else, tough times make us concentrate on the essential ingredients for success: hard work, smart investments, and trustworthy partners. Rest assured that as part of a diversified corporation with over $2 Billion in annual sales and a huge R&D budget, the Walter-EWAG team remains your best bet for tool grinding and measuring technology.

Upgrade Your HMC 500 To Run Tool Studio!

Here's an outstanding way to improve your competitiveness: Upgrade your HMC 500 control machines to run the latest software! Helitronic Power and Mini Power tool grinders from 1997-2003 can be upgraded to support current versions of Windows XP, which allows you to run the latest Walter software.

Instantly Calculate How Far to Chuck Your Blank

Check out the automatic chucking length feature in Tool Studio! It's a simple thing, but it saves tool holders and helps you pick the most economical blanks - all of which saves you money! 

Tool Studio Now Offers Step Tool Wizardry

A “wizard” guides set-up with simple questions, pulling geometries, wheel shapes, & feeds & speeds from a database. Click to edit any feature to create specials. Combine 4 standard step options on the same tool. Integrate drill points or endmill endfaces. More!

United Grinding & Walter Grinders Merge

Press release:  20 May 2009 

North America's leading CNC grinding experts - United Grinding Technologies and Walter Grinders - have merged effective April 1, 2009. This new organization will operate as United Grinding Technologies with its corporate headquarters based in Miamisburg, Ohio. Our primary focus will be on ensuring and enhancing our capabilities with respect to providing you with peerless total grinding solutions, unparalleled technical support, and excellent customer services through a highly effective, efficient and innovative business model.

The good news for all of our Walter and EWAG customers is that your contacts for technical support, applications advice, and sales remain in the same locations, at the same phone numbers, and with the same e-mail addresses.

Reliable new Fanuc control

The rock solid, super reliable Fanuc control is now standard on many Walter & EWAG tool grinders.  Find out why!
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Grinding Challenging Internal Profiles?

Grinding high quality internal profiles can be tricky. Their intricate design can be a real challenge to navigate using traditional methods. But the Mägerle MFP makes it easier.

Compact Yet Powerful

Looking for a heavy duty production creep feed grinding machine but don't have much floor space to work with? The BLOHM PROFIMAT MC is your answer...

Studer and Combitec Merge Competencies

Press release:  29 October 2008 

The technological leaders in cylindrical grinding machines, Fritz Studer AG in Thun and the Combitec AG in Biel, will merge their competencies with immediate effect. The integration of Combitec into Studer AG provides both companies with the opportunity to increase their market and technological position in the world market. The product ranges of Studer and Combitec complement each other perfectly. Both manufacturing facilities will remain where they are today and the current management of Combitec will continue to manage the facility in Biel.

NIMS Big Winner in IMTS Charity Auction!

Find out how United Grinding helped to raise $40,000 for the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS)...

Intelligent Tools from Dauphin Precision

Find out how a 127+ year old cutting tool manufacturer integrates heat treating, blank prep, off-line setup, sophisticated tool grinding, measuring, and apps expertise to produce some of the finest endmills in the business...
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Huge Hit for Little Inserts

EWAG's new COMPACTLINE (introduced at EMO) is already a huge hit, thanks to the ability to grind carbide, PCD, CBN, cermet, & ceramic on ONE machine.
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Why measure cutting tools?

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK) churns out 2,200 engines and 4,400 axles per day…from scratch. From start to finish the engine line takes one hour. They build a four cylinder engine every 37 seconds and a V6 every 72 seconds. Keeping that production humming with minimal scrap requires precise cutting tools. Getting good tools relies on the ability to measure tool quality. And that led Toyota to the Walter Helicheck tool inspection machine...
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Machine Tool Financing Today

We have all seen the headlines about the mortgage industry meltdown that have dominated the news for months. Surprisingly, several sources report that credit standards, availability, and terms have generally not been affected for machine tool financing.

Rick Martin takes a look at the types of machine tool financing available and what criteria lenders are looking for when reviewing an application to finance a machine tool.

Best Team in Grinding Grows

We’re growing to provide faster support on our ever-increasing base of installed machines.  Looking for a challenge?  Want to work with the world’s most advanced grinders?  Interested in joining the best team in grinding, where individuals are respected and encouraged to grow?
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Productive Grinding of Superalloys

High-performance materials usually present manufacturing challenges, and superalloys are no exception. To achieve maximum productivity, grinding methods and technology must be matched to the specific manufacturing situation at hand.
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New Partnership in Ohio & Kentucky

Ellison Technologies & United Grinding team-up to bring you profile and cylindrical grinding solutions. Join us in celebrating the Grand Opening June 5-7!
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Testing high value, big exposure components

Find out how aircraft, power generation and medical prosthetics manufacturers confirm that key components do in fact have the properties they are designed to have.
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Two New Features Extend Automation

The new Internal Measuring System (IMS) created for the Helitronic line of Walter tool grinders helps maintain endmill quality over a long production run without human intervention. In addition to IMS, we now offer an automatic wheel "sticking" feature
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Grind Corrugating Rolls With Mägerle

Do you grind corrugating rolls? Can you grind an average roll from solid core to finish in under 24 hours? Thanks to multi-flute full-depth creep feed grinding with continuous wheel dressing, the Mägerle MGC can!
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Happy To Support You!

Whether you need applications advice, software help, an electromechanical fix or parts, we are all happy to help!  See the fine people who support you over the phone and via email from the WALTER-EWAG "home office" in Virginia.
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How Custom Cutting Tools Lower Cost-Per-Part

West Ohio Tool Company specializes in custom drills, reamers, and step tools.  Using innovative products like Tool Sudio they develop tools that solve problems and combine operations to maximize profit and productivity...
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Fast Start for New Startup

Have you heard that Beat Mauer and Raphael Obrecht launched a new grinding business? By offering diverse services and keeping close ties with United Grinding, their startup is off to a fast start.
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Ride Fast, Grind Fast with Mathias Gerber

Meet United Grinding's lastest addition to the Applications Engineers team. Mathias has a wealth of experience and has come to the states all the way from Switzerland to work in United Grinding's Cylindrical Division.
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New Blohm Profimat MC

The new Profimat MC's integrated automatic tool changer  can switch wheels in eight seconds using a swing arm configuration. Tool options include vitrified CBN, plated CBN, conventional grinding wheels and various other metal cutting options.
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Studer S242 Turn/Grind

Hard-turn and grind on Studer's all new innovative machine concept, the S242. Specifically designed for the hard turning and grinding of high-precision applications for both shaft and chucked workpieces.
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Just getting a machine?

For manufacturers today, strategic decisions are increasingly driven by the bottom line.  Do we want to take this project in house?  Perhaps outsource all or part of the project?  But more important than ever is choosing...
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Invest in the Right Tools

The road to competitive success requires a lean organization, efficiency and investing in the best technology — technology that doesn't increase overhead but brings enhanced flexibility and efficiency...
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Ultra Precise Tolerances & Tough Materials

How do you hold 0.000,050" part after part and get a surface finish of 3.0 μin. Ra, even with Nitralloy at 68 Rc? Just ask the guys at Strite Industries...
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Cylindrical Update: William Cram

In this issue, we will talk about some options to reduce non-productive time allowing more time to grind the part, training for both programming and application on the cylindrical grinding machines...
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Profile Update: Jim Ingham

Creep feed grinding is now the best manufacturing process for many more applications, even low cost parts...
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Reducing Non-Productive Time

Reducing non-productive time on the grinding machine is critical. This can cover many features and mean different things to each customer (View Video) ...
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All New Studer S12

In order to achieve precision in the range of tenths of a micron, one must operate in the area of hundredths of a micron. Such precision is now possible with the Studer S12 cylindrical grinder.
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Milling On A Grinding Machine

When the word "multitasking" is applied to machine tools, the term generally refers to a machine that is capable of both turning and milling. That definition is fine as far as it goes. However, turning and milling are two fairly similar operations. If the argument for multitasking has to do with reducing both the delay and the potential for error that come from transporting parts between different machines, then...
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Grind 300 inserts unmanned

EWAG introduces a new robot loader for the EASYGRIND, which extends your productive day into multiple shifts without additional manpower!  It's fully integrated & adds little additional floor space. In-process regeneration keeps the wheel cutting freely during entire production run.
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New Mägerle MFP TC

The new Mägerle MFP TC profile grinder is equipped with an automatic tool changer and hydrostatic guideways making it a true production center. This machine is both a flexible and agile grinding solution for turbine engine producers and suppliers. Read more...
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Jung PA37K Profile Dresser

Flexible precision in dressing is made easy with Jung's PA37K continuous dressing unit. Visit booth 3700, at the Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (Oct. 17-20), in Toronto, to see how simple this system is. More...
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New Blohm PROKOS

HAMBURG — Higher productivity and lower costs – in the future the name PROKOS will be synonymous with these achievements. The unique new Blohm profile grinding machine premiered at EMO Hanover 2005. read more...
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Auto Wheel Changer

Mägerle introduces a new, innovative tool changing system for its line of high-performance grinding centers. Read about this unique new system, which was on display at IMTS 2004...
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Doing What's Difficult

CINCINNATI, OH — Rudi Willems, Operations Manager, Grinding Division of Metalex Manufacturing, Inc. reflects on the part that his team is grinding in a three-machine cell consisting of a Studer S31, a Studer S33 and a Jung C-740-D.
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Heavy Duty Studer

The capabilities of the well proven Studer S36 have been expanded for production applications with a wheel head version for grinding wheels 24" x 6.3". Designated the S36 HD, or Heavy Duty, the grinding wheel is driven by a powerful 20 HP spindle.
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Out Sourcing

It seems no matter where we look outsourcing of manufacturing, especially off-shore is a buzz word consistently found in business journal articles, association meetings, and at trade shows.  Outsourcing is...
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Ewag's vertical workhead

New C-axis (PEK axis) vertical workhead allows you to quickly and accurately grind the complete periphery of an insert with any geometry in one clamping

Simpler way to automatically load

Custom automatic loading systems for grinding machines often lack the flexibility to allow quick job change-overs. These off-the-shelf loading systems were designed with intuitive set up in ...

Option pays for machine

ECO Loader lets you grind up to 20 tools over lunch and breaks, plus 20 tools after your last shift.  That's about 800 more tools per month than you'd make otherwise.  That's enough tools to more...
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Change is changing.

“Change is the only constant in life.”  Ever since I began my career as an engineer it was when I understood the theory and interrelationships of speed and acceleration, that I realized...

New Measuring Software

WALTER's new QCM measuring machine software is as easy as "Follow me!"   Even an operator with minimal training can measure a tool using QCM.
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67 Years in grinding

United Grinding's Cylindrical Sales Group recently added 67 years of grinding experience to its staff.  This contribution comes from the three newest members of our sales team...Doug Emerson, Bob Beals and William Cram...
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Aerospace Solutions

United Grinding has restructured its Surface and Profile Group to include an Aerospace Accounts Manager, Larry Marchand. In this role, Larry will bring his experiance and expertise to the top manufacturers in the aerospace industry. Read more...
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Grinding Camshafts - for the new HEMI

Grinding camshafts for North American auto makers is a challenging business - even more challenging if your focus is on new engine launches, such as the reinvented Dodge HEMI, upon which Chrysler has a lot riding.  You'll find the HEMI in the new Dodge Ram, Durango, as well as other soon-to-come vehicles such as the rear wheel drive Chrysler 300C and Dodge Magnum.
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State-of-the-Art Modular

GRINDING SYSTEM.. Designed as a future-safe, state-of-the-art modular system, the Studer Schaudt ZEUS M offers you the optimum solution for volume production grinding of camshafts, crankshafts and gear shafts, as well as electric motor armatures, steering assembly parts, eccentric shafts, tool holding fixtures, pump shafts, axle components, turbo rotors and others.

The New Mägerle MMS Modular System

The new Mägerle Modular System really does earn its name. Already the smallest Mägerle machine offered, there are a great number of various configurations to choose from, depending on the application.

New Process Optimization Consulting Service

Technology is constantly changing and what may have been the best way to make a part two years ago may be the worst way to approach making it today. The engineering staff, at United Grinding knows this, and therefore they work hard to stay ahead of the technology curve.
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Manufacturing Coalition formed

The MC is a grass roots organization bringing together businesses, professional associations, and concerned individuals to protect and promote the American manufacturing base.

United Grinding Certified Q1 by Ford

United Grinding Technologies, Inc (UGT) of Miamisburg, Ohio, has been certified, "Quality One".  UGT achieved excellence in the following four areas; Quality Operating System (QOS), Capable Systems, Ongoing Performance, Satisfied Customers and Continuous Improvement.
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Multiple Processes in Single Setup

Modular by design, the EWAG Ewamatic can be tailored to address a wide range of individual product applications. The Ewamatic excels at ultra-precise grinding of highly complex tools, screws, inserts and other parts, many common to the medical & dental industries.
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Punch Grinding...Thriving in Chaos

Many shops wince at soaring customer demands for faster-than just-in-time support.  Many wistfully recall days of more leisurely and “reasonable” leadtimes.  However, according to one shop, focusing on what was is illusory - and, perhaps, strategically dangerous.
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Grinding Transmissions Winners Count On

There are reasons top drivers win races.  Skill, experience, talent, nerves . . . but still winning s rides on engineering and mechanics.  If components — in this case racing transmissions — aren’t designed and manufactured precisely, all the superior driver attributes won’t mean a thing.
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