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Case Study
From Three to One: GWS Custom Insert Cuts Costs by…
A large automotive supplier was using 3 separate standard ISO inserts to complete a 3-sided part geometry on a 1018…
Manufacturing 101
What are Whiskered Ceramic Inserts?
Welcome back to another GWS Manufacturing 101! This will be covering whiskered ceramic inserts, also known as whisker-reinforced ceramic inserts.…
Employee Spotlight
Employee Spotlight: Mark Dalhover
Meet Mark Dalhover, our Operations Manager at GWS-CA in Vista, California. Mark has been in the manufacturing world for 48…
Case Study
GWS Revolutionizes Manufacturing: From 4 Inserts into 1, Cutting Cycle…
Our customer was using four separate ISO standard inserts, to make a singular part. This resulted in a lengthy cycle…
Manufacturing 101
What is PCD (Polycrystalline Diamond) and Where is it Used?
Welcome back to another GWS Tool Group Manufacturing 101! Today we are covering PCD, which stands for Polycrystalline Diamond. PCD…
Employee Spotlight
Employee Spotlight: Dustin Galligan
Meet Dustin Galligan, our Machining Team Lead at our GWS-WI facility in Menomonee Falls. With over a decade of experience…
Case Study
Maximize Savings, Minimize Time: GWS Quick Change Insert Takes The…
GWS quick change insert was able to reduce cycle time by 4 hours per week, resulting in $15,600 saved in…
Manufacturing 101
The Benefits and Disadvantages of Flutes in End Mills
Welcome back to GWS Tool Group’s Manufacturing 101! Today, we will discuss the benefits and disadvantages of flutes in end…
Case Study
GWS Custom Drill Improves Tool Life by 100%!
This major international automotive supplier faced significant challenges related to tool life, impacting their production efficiency and causing machine downtime.…
Employee Spotlight
Employee Spotlight: Adan Gutierrez
Meet Adan Gutierrez, our CNC Setup at our GWS-CA facility in Vista, California, where he has been an integral part…
Manufacturing 101
Cutting Edge Honing: Why it Matters
In the newest Manufacturing 101, we will discuss cutting edge honing and why it matters. Honing the cutting edge is…
Employee Spotlight
Employee Spotlight: Kelli Harris
Meet Kelli Harris, our Business Intelligence Manager at our GWS-IL facility in South Beloit, Illinois. Kelli first began her journey…
Press Releases
GWS Tool Group Embarks on a New Era: Announces Independent…
To fortify its standing in the custom cutting tool industry, GWS is set to emerge as an autonomous division, branching…
Manufacturing 101
Understanding the Different Types of Carbide in Cutting Tools
In this Manufacturing 101, we will explore the different types of carbide materials used in cutting tools. Carbide cutting tools…
Employee Spotlight
Employee Spotlight: Lan Patthana
Meet Lan Patthana, a Quality Inspector at GWS-Batavia in Batavia, Illinois. Lan started at the facility as a part-time employee…
Case Study
Sharper Savings, Superior Performance: GWS Custom Tooling Drives 80% Cost…
A precision automotive manufacturer was facing long cycle times. GWS created a custom solution that not only saved 4 hours…
Manufacturing 101
Forming Taps vs. Cutting Taps – Which One Should You…
Today we will discuss the differences between forming taps and cutting taps, and which one you should choose for your…
Employee Spotlight
Employee Spotlight: Elena Taylor
Meet Elena Taylor, our Customer Service Department Manager – Inserts and Advanced Material, from our GWS-NC location in Arden, North…
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