abrasives

U.S. Cutting Tool Consumption on the Rise in 2017

With a year-to-date total of $716.11 million, 2017 is up 3.5% when compared with 2016.

June 16, 2017

U.S. cutting tool consumption totaled $168.03 million in April 2017, according to the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI) and AMT–The Association for Manufacturing Technology.

Brick Construction Study Draws Most Interest

Last week, readers were most interested in a study that compared the costs of construction between brick and other materials.

Susan Sutton

April 3, 2017

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This weekly roundup highlights the ceramic, glass, refractories, brick and related news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week.

China Continues as Leading Producer, Consumer of Coated Abrasives

The consumption of coated abrasives in China has surged in recent years due to the country’s ongoing economic and industrial development.

March 23, 2017

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The global coated abrasives market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.83% from 2017-2021.

Kyocera’s U.S. Expansion Retains Top Position

Kyocera’s expansion in Washington State is our top news story for the second consecutive week.

Susan Sutton

May 23, 2016

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This weekly roundup highlights the ceramic, glass, refractories, brick and related news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week.

Innovation to Drive Growth in Abrasives Market

The global abrasives market will likely reach over $5 billion by 2020.

May 11, 2016

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Driving forces behind the growth are product innovation, complex medical devices, high demand in the auto industry, and use in electronics.

Kyocera to Acquire SGS Tool

Effective May 2, Kyocera will acquire SGS Tool and rename it KYOCERA SGS Precision Tools, Inc.

April 8, 2016

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By incorporating SGS Tool, Kyocera plans to increase sales 2.5 times by 2019.

Coolant Performance Variables for Optimum Glass Grinding

Matching the material being fabricated and the machining operation with the ideal coolant helps maximize the efficiency of swarf settling and improve individual part quality.

Thomas Mirandi

March 1, 2016

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Grinding or cutting is a process whereby an abrasive particle embedded in a rotating wheel or knife edge removes material from a workpiece by mechanical means. The grinding wheel can be attached to a horizontal or vertical spindle, and the specimen can be mounted on a table surface that travels in either a rotary or reciprocating direction.

Nabaltec Sees 5.3% Revenue Increase in First Nine Months of 2015; Strong Growth Seen in Technical Ceramics

December 4, 2015

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Nabaltec AG posted $122 million in revenues in the first nine months of 2015, up 5.3% from the prior year.

Market Trends: Durable Goods to Contribute to Abrasives Demand

U.S. demand for abrasives is projected to reach $7.0 billion by 2019.

June 1, 2015

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Demand for abrasives in the U.S. is forecast to rise 3.8% per year through 2019 to $7.0 billion.

INTERTECH 2015 to Emphasize Superabrasive Systems and Applications

May 12, 2015

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INTERTECH 2015, the international conference on superabrasives (industrial diamond, CVD diamond, nanodiamond, cubic boron nitride, polycrystallines) and their applications, will be held May 19-20 in Indianapolis, Ind.