GWS Reduces Tool Costs By 75% With Custom PCD Tipped Insert

GWS Delivers Threading Tool Others Said Couldn’t Be Made

A high-precision CNC shop specializing in components for the medical industry faced a significant challenge while producing a 2mm broken screw extractor for surgical applications. GWS Tool Group introduced a custom internal thread mill specifically designed for the 440A stainless steel application, achieving over twice the expected parts per tool. Read More

Modified PYSTL End Mill Cuts Costs By $100k

A large medical device manufacturer was facing high tool costs in manufacturing their trauma plate used for implants in orthopedic surgery. GWS introduced a customized 4-flute PYSTL end mill that saved them over $100k in tooling costs! Read More

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 end mill to machine the fasteners but struggled to achieve the required square interior corner. We introduced a custom insertable broach with a custom tool holder that achieved the original print. Read More

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 chamfering—and a second spot drilling application. We introduced ThriftPoint, a custom turning solution designed to meet these exact needs. Read More

Driving Savings: GWS Custom Ceramic Inserts Improve Tool Life, Slash $38k in Costs

An automotive manufacturer of commercial semi-trailer truck parts was looking to reduce their overall production cost, and increase tool life. Their current with a standard insert, created 16 parts per tool, using of 3,440 inserts annually. When we replaced the standard insert with a custom insert, we increased tool life by 25%, Read More

How GWS Saved a Heavy Industrial Manufacturer $10k On Tooling and Production Costs

Medical Bone Screws Produced 60% Faster With $133k In Savings!

From Three to One: GWS Custom Insert Cuts Costs by $142k and Triples Efficiency

GWS Revolutionizes Manufacturing: From 4 Inserts into 1, Cutting Cycle Time by 86%!

Our customer was using four separate ISO standard inserts, to make a singular part. This resulted in a lengthy cycle time of 10.5 minutes per part. With an order for just 3,000 parts, the total machining time was a staggering 525 hours, causing significant production delays. GWS created a custom insert and reduced cycle time by 86%! Read More