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Custom Tool Spotlight – 8-Facet Brazed PCD Drill

Welcome to our Custom Tool Spotlight, where we highlight the unique GWS cutting tools that stand out in demanding applications.…

Manufacturing 101

NF1 Tool Coating

In this installment of GWS Tool Group’s Manufacturing 101 blog series, we’re exploring the use of NF1 coating with cutting…

Manufacturing 101

Are You Using the Right Thread Mill Design for Exotic Materials?

If your shop regularly works with exotic alloys like inconel, titanium, or hastelloy, this for you. Successful machinists know that…

Manufacturing 101

Custom Tool Spotlight: Custom Form Tool

Welcome to GWS Custom Tool Spotlight, where we break down the unique characteristics of GWS custom tools and highlight what…

Employee Spotlight

Employee Spotlight: Josh Higbie

Meet Josh Higbie, our Customer Service Manager, Custom Round Tool Division at GWS-Florida in Tavares, Florida. Josh joined GWS Tool…

Case Study

How GWS Cut Cycle Time By 86% With $278K Savings With Custom Tooling Solution

A commercial product manufacturer faced challenges while producing steel fasteners for general manufacturing applications. They were using a 1mm micro…

Manufacturing 101

Tapping Tip – Don’t Let Percent of Thread Derail Your Part

As any experienced machinist will tell you, you usually gain some experience drilling and milling before you learn about tapping…

Manufacturing 101

TiCN Coating and Cutting Tools

Are you having a hard time finding the right coating for your application? While there are several options, here we…

Employee Spotlight

Employee Spotlight: Mary Pitts

Meet Mary Pitts, one of our Customer Service Representatives at our GWS-Tennessee facility in Nashville, TN. With over 35 years…

Case Study

Turning Time Into Savings: GWS Custom Aerospace Tooling Cuts Production Time By 80%

A leading commercial aerostructure manufacturer process involved two separate operations: one with two tool blanks—one for facing and one for…