A MAGAZINE FROM OSG | 2018 VOL. 1

SPECIAL INTERVIEWTheMEASUREOF SUCCESS

with President of
GROB

REVOLUTIONARY
1-Pass Thread MillAT-1

GLOBAL CUSTOMER REPORT

Cutting the Deepand Narrow

Concept of OSG’s
Anniversary Logo
A Message from the President

OSG’s 80th anniversary logo is represented in threeintertwined rings. Each ring symbolizes the following〈 80th Anniversary Logo Concept 〉
essences:

QualityInnovation
GlobalThe commitment to quality has always been a core valueof OSG since its founding in 1938. Products and services
offered by OSG must meet the required quality standard
represented by our brand. Following quality, global presence
is a key aspect of our growth strategy since 1968, when we
established our very first overseas subsidiary in the UnitedStates. With our high-quality A Brand products and face-toface sales support system, we aim to provide user-friendly
and globalized manufacturing solutions to contribute to
manufacturing industries worldwide.
In the world of manufacturing, the only constant is change.
In order to thrive in this ever-evolving business environment,
OSG will continue to innovate and challenge the status quo.
Development can only be made possible with a company
culture that is proud and takes pleasure by thinking outside of
the box. As OSG continues its journey of growth, we will strive
to take on new challenges and make our 80th anniversary
year a successful and memorable milestone.

Norio Ishikawa
President & CEO of OSG Corporation

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CONTENTS
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Features

4 The Measure of Success
10 Special Interview with

		 President of GROBTechnical Insight

14 Revolutionary 1-Pass
		 Thread Mill AT-1
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Global Customer Report

18 Cutting the Deep and Narrow
22 Efficiency and Durability

		 All in One
24 Meeting High Milling Accuracy

Product Pickup

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26 AT-1 One Pass Thread Mill,		 High Efficiency Ceramic
		 End Mill
27 ADO-SUS Carbide Drill for		 Stainless Steels and Titanium
		 Alloys, AE-VMS Anti-Vibration
		 Carbide End Mill

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OSG News

28 2018 Exhibition Schedule
29 OSG Celebrates

		80th Anniversary

Meet OSG

30 Employee Interview

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OZT tool presetter slashes downtime, controls
part quality and maximizes tool longevity
Reiko Masuhara, OSG Corporation

Productivity and quality are two key
attributes to success in manufacturing.
To boost productivity, often the firstthing that comes to mind is to invest
in newer and higher spec equipment,
which can be very costly. Althoughmaking improvements to the setup
process can potentially bring greater
profits to a job shop, such option iscommonly overlooked or is considered
as an excessive cost. Regardless, every
shop requires some form of tool
measurement device for tooling setup
to ensure accuracy. Shops that do not
implement offline tool presetting relyon the machining center itself, which

can be less accurate and is a far more
expensive choice for tooling setup.
The machining center is one of themost expensive pieces of equipmenton the production floor. Every time themachining center is stopped for tooling
setup, it cannot generate profit for the
shop. A much more economical option
for tooling setup is the utilization of atool presetter.
A tool presetter is a tool measurement
device. Tool presetting and measuringmachines allow long service life, short
setup times, avoid rejects and prevent
tool crashes. They are versatile for a wide

range of applications and industries.
Tool presetting and measuring machines
not only save time in work preparationand programming, but can also
document measurements to provide
quality assurance to its users.
Recognizing the importance oftool presetting, OSG Corporation
collaborated with ZOLLER, a Germanbased manufacturer of tool presetting
and measuring machines, to develop atool presetting and measurement device
called the OSG ZOLLER tool presetter(OZT) in November 2013.
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About ZOLLER
ZOLLER is a global market leader in the field of measuring technology andtool-based manufacturing organization. Founded in Germany in 1945,
ZOLLER specializes in the development of innovative tool presetting andmeasuring machines and software for the measurement, inspection andmanagement of cutting tools. ZOLLER’s products are certified according toISO 9001 and ISO 14001 for quality and environmental management. Overthe years, ZOLLER has experienced tremendous growth and has developed
new markets in countries such as the United States, China, India and Japan.
It has sold more than 30,000 units of tool presetting and measuringmachines around the world in the past 70 years.

The second generation OZT series. Designed in conjunction with German
manufacturer ZOLLER, the OZT enables quick, easy and precise measurement and presettingof tools. The end results – less spindle downtime, better parts and greater cost reduction.

The OZT tool presetter is compact yet powerful, ideal for space conscious work shop environment. The
OZT tool presetter features a graphical user interface, dynamic crosshair and photo real input dialogs
for user-friendly and intuitive metrology, and enables complex measurements on a single user interface.

OZT Tool Presetter
The OZT tool presetter development
project was led by Etsushi Imaizumi,
OSG Corporation’s Sales Engineering
Manager, to enhance manufacturers’
production precision and efficiency. To
accommodate different requirements,
the OZT series offer a broad range oftool presetter and measuring machinesfrom the entry-level class OZT-1,
the mid-range OZT-2, up to thefull spec universal inspection andmeasuring machine, OZT-3, for all
precision tools.
The OZT tool presetter uses highly
accurate parts and can performmeasurement with high repeatability.
It is also characterized by its superior
operability compared to conventional
equivalent products. With theimplementation of the OZT, every
tool is measured, checked fortolerances, and adjusted before
being used, enabling the CNC
machine tool to cut accurately
and consistently. Because tools
are preset in the OZT andnot the machining center,
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in CNC productivity can be obtained.
Moreover, the processes of measuring,presetting and inspection can all takeplace near the CNC machining center. In
terms of accuracy, projection technology
depends on the operator’s trained eyes,
resulting in inconsistent measurement.
With the OZT, results are precise andconsistent every time regardless ofthe operator. Utilizing the latest visionsystem – camera and software, the OZT
can measure the cutting edge in justseconds. It can measure much fasterthan conventional projectors. Last but
not least, using the OZT is fast andeasy. The dynamic crosshair (automatic
cutting edge detection) quickly andaccurately captures the cutting edge
on the display, eliminating the hassle ofpositioning.
A recent upgrade was made to the
OZT series in August 2017. The second
generation OZT has modified its z axis
range from 400/600 to 350/420/600;
and x axis range from 400/600 to
320/420/620 to achieve a greaterbalance between flexibility andefficiency to accommodate the various
work environment.

However, anything that involves cost
can be considered as an investment.
A tool presetting and measurement
machine is no different. When it comesto tool presetters, many manufacturers
are often hesitant due to concerns withease of use and whether or not they
can maximize the full potential of themachine after purchase.
Additionally, large machines such as the
OZT are generally displayed only during
exhibitions. Over the years, OSG has
discovered that many users are unable
to attend exhibitions due to schedule

conflict, distance or other constraints.
More importantly, operators andmanagement staff seldom are able toattend exhibitions together. To resolvethese challenges, the OZT tool presettercaravan campaign was created in May
2015.
The OZT tool presetter caravan
campaign is setup that sales engineers
would visit customers and exhibitions
with the OZT-3 tool presetter so that
demonstrations and Q&A sessions canbe performed on the spot.

OZT Tool
Presetter Caravan TourA full OZT tool presetter caravan tour typically last for four weeks withrotating staff. An example journey would begin from Aichi prefecture(OSG headquarters) to Fukui prefecture (user visit), Kagawa prefecture(regional exhibition), Hiroshima prefecture (user visit), Yamaguchi
prefecture (user visit), Hiroshima prefecture (regional exhibition), Fukuoka(user visit), Osaka (regional exhibition), Shiga prefecture (user visit), andfinally returning to Aichi prefecture (OSG headquarters).

OZT Tool Presetter Caravan
Tool presetters are a great economicalsolution for manufacturers that seek
productivity improvement. Internalstudies by OSG have shown that if a
machining center needs to change
20 tools per day, approximately 1
million yen worth of production
time is stopped per year.
With the implementationof the OZT tool presetter,such lost time can beeliminated.

Yamaguchi
Fukuoka

Fukui

Osaka

Hiroshima

Shiga

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FEATURE [cont.]“It is most crucial to first explain how
user-friendly the OZT is,” said said
Kazunori Yamasaki, OSG sales engineer
and leader of the OZT caravan campaign.
“In fact, many customers have purchased
similar machines in the past, but gave
up on them due to poor operability. The
machines are just left in the dust. Due tosuch past negative experience, we musttake extra care in explaining the ease ofuse of the OZT.”The vehicle used for the OZT tool
presetter caravan tour is especially
Below: The OZT tool presetter caravan campaign
is setup that sales engineers would visit customers
and exhibitions with the OZT-3 tool presetter sothat demonstrations and Q&A sessions can be
performed on the spot.

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designed so that demonstrations canbe performed right in the vehicle. The
OZT caravan has an expandable tent
from the car roof, so demonstrations canbe conducted around the vehicle andthe poor weather would not have any
effect. There is no wait time and eachdemonstration typically requires 20 to 30
minutes. However, when there are manyquestions, one user may take up to one
to two hours. The OZT caravan team cangenerally visit 4 end users per day. The
caravan also stops by exhibitions, where
the OZT team is able to demonstrate to

Right: Kazunori Yamasaki, OSG
sales engineer and leader of
the OZT caravan campaign.

a larger audience and communicate withthem in person.
The OZT sales engineering team would
conduct short visits as well as long visits
depending on customer demand. The
team has made visits as far north as
Aomori and as south as Kyushu. As longas there is a demand for demonstrationand more in depth explanation, the OZTteam will make arrangement to fulfill
that need.

The OZT tool presetter enables greater runout
control to enhance machining efficiency as well as
tool longevity.

Correlation between Runout and Tool Wear

WDO-3D

Size

Dia. 3.1

Work Material

SUS316

Cutting Speed

70m/min (7,200min-1)

Feed Rate
Depth of Hole

0.25

Coolant-Through Carbide Drill

680mm/min (0.9mm/rev)

0.20

Width of wear

Tool

(mm)

振れ：2μmRunout : 2μm
Runout : 19μm
振れ：29μm

0.15
0.10

7.8mm (2.5D)

Coolant

Water Soluble 10% (Internal)

MachineVertical Machining Center

0.05
0

5,000

10,000
Number of Holes（Holes）

Figure 1.
Using the WDO-3D, a coolant-through carbide drill widely used in the automotive industry as an example, the OZT canequalize the wear of each cutting edge by adjusting the vibration during tool installation. The result is a reduction in tool
wear by 30 percent, thereby prolonging tool life.

Customer Responses
Since the start of the OZT tool presetter caravan tour, there have been a number of positive responses from users. A robotrelated precision part manufacturer in Western Japan has commented that “in addition to the excellent features of the OZT,
it’s reassuring to know that there will be technical support from both OSG and ZOLLER, so we purchased the OZT-3 withconfidence.”
Productivity improvement does not always have to start with new and expensive machining centers. Tool presetters canmeasure tools quickly, easily, accurately and reliably. By improving the tooling setup process, downtime can be reduced witha streamlined manufacturing process and enhanced part quality to increase profit. The more frequently a shop has to load
tools in a machining center, the more savings tool presetters can offer.
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SPECIAL
INTERVIEW

President of GROB shares insights on metalworking trends and OSG partnership

Rodrigo Katsuda, OSG Sulamericana

An aerial view of the B. GROB do Brasil facility in São
Paulo, Brazil. Photo courtesy: GROB.

10SHAPE ITThe manufacturing sector isconsistently evolving through the
new discovery of materials andtechnologies. Big data, automation,
robotics and artificial intelligence
are some of the key trends thathave been accelerating the next
industrial revolution and a newera of global business. To achieve
growth, rather than becoming afollower, one must lead changewith new innovations. Constantdevelopment and the pursuit ofperfection is the company vision of

the GROB Group, a world-renowned
manufacturer of machining centerand production systems, who has
established itself into a technology
leader and trendsetter that it is
widely known today. Recently,
OSG Sulamericana in Brazil had
an opportunity to sit down withMichael Bauer, president of GROB,
to hear about his opinion on theoutlook for the year ahead and thepartnership with OSG.

GROB will look tocontinue its strategic
partnership with OSG
and the pursuit ofperfection in order todeliver the best possible
results for our clients.

From left to right, OSG Sulamericana Director Kenya
Sugihara and GROB President Michael Bauer.

Q:
A:

Please tell us a little
bit about GROB. How
many years has it been
operating globally andin Brazil?

Founded in 1926, the GROBGroup is an internationallyoperating family company.
Headquartered in Mindelheim, Germany,
the GROB Group has three production
plants in São Paulo, Brazil, Bluffton, USA
and Dalian, China. There are currently
11 sales and service branches in South
Korea, China, India, Russia, the United
Kingdom, Hungary, Mexico, Italy and
Poland. As of 2016, the company
generates a consolidated revenue of 1.3
billion euros and employs approximately
6,000 employees worldwide. GROB’s
product offering includes universal

An OSG M12 x 1.75 spiral flute tap in a spindle at the
production floor of B. GROB do Brasil. OSG services for
GROB in all machining segments that they operate,
including automotive, aerospace, mold and die, etc.

machining centers, complex production
systems with individual automation,
manual assembly stations and fully
automated assembly lines.
GROB’s Brazilian division, B. GROB do
Brasil, was established on June 14, 1956
in São Paulo. It is GROB’s first overseas
plant and plays a crucial role in its
production system. B. GROB do Brasil
produces machinery for the domestic
market as well as for exports. Key
products include machining lines fortransmissions and engines, as well as 4and 5-axis universal machining centers.
During fiscal year 2016, B. GROB do
Brasil generated a revenue of nearly
102 million euros and employs morethan 550 staff in a production area
greater than 25,000 m². Having been in
the Brazilian market for over 60 years,

GROB is recognized for their quality andreliability.

Q:A:

Can you tell us about
GROB’s market
segment?

The automotive segment
is GROB’s main businessdomain. GROB services large
automotive manufacturers and their
suppliers. In addition to automotive,
GROB also supports manufacturers in
the aerospace, mold and die, machine
and mechanical equipment, medical,
and energy industries.

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Q:A:

Can you tell us
more about GROB’s
relationship with theautomotive industry?

The automotive industry
has always been GROB’s
key domain for growthin both Brazil and abroad. GROB isalways innovating to stay aheadof technological advances in theautomotive market, such as engine
coating technologies, the machiningof turbochargers and structuralcomponents, as well as in the
production of electrical engines, fuelcells and batteries.

From left to right, GROB Proposal and Sales Manager Ricardo Jorge Cruz, OSG Sulamericana
Turnkey/Tryout and Tool Management Project Leader Giovani de Paula, OSG Sulamericana
Aerospace Project Leader Gustavo Santos, GROB Sales President for Americas ChristianMüller, and OSG Sulamericana Automotive Project Leader Maximino Maldonado Borges. OSG
participated in the “Soluções Tecnológicas em Usinagem com 5 Eixos” (Technological Solutionsin 5-Axis Machining) Workshop, held at the facility of B. GROB do Brasil.

Q:
A:

What is your perception of the current market
condition?

The metalworking industry is evolving rapidly. New trends
and technologies such as Industry 4.0 and enhanced data
mobility will have an underlying role in global manufacturing.
Manufacturers and suppliers must stay ahead of change, identify andaccommodate new market needs. At GROB, we are never satisfied with thestatus quo. Our company tradition lies in continuous innovation, which is a
crucial value for ensuring long term growth and sustainability.

Q:
A:

What role does OSG playin GROB’s growth?

OSG services for GROB in
all machining segmentsthat we operate, including
automotive, aerospace, mold and die,etc. OSG acts as supplier of B. GROB do
Brasil in the machining department,
supplying a number of cutting tools
for our machines. OSG also attends
our clients’ turnkey processes during
the final approval stage with tooling
evaluation and technical support. In
both cases, the synergy between GROB
and OSG is critical in achieving optimal
results. When GROB’s expertise inmachining equipment is accompanied
by OSG’s quality tooling, values areenhanced for our clients.

From left to right, GROB universal machining
centers G550, G350 and G750 engineered toaccommodate a wide range of industries formachining complex and high precision mold andprototype parts. Photo courtesy: GROB.
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How does GROB benefit
from this partnership?

Recently, OSG has beenworking side-by-side
with GROB on projects
for Nemak, a manufacturer of highly
complex aluminum components forthe automotive industry, in Monterrey,
Mexico, supplying approximately 50
percent of the project tooling. GROB
is receiving excellent on-site support
from the OSG technical team since theimplementation of the tools. OSG also
provides assistance at Nemak’s plant in
Mexico, ensuring absolute satisfaction
for all parties involved.

Q:
A:

What future plans does
GROB have in terms of
the OSG partnership?

OSG participated in the“Soluções Tecnológicas
em Usinagem com 5 Eixos”(Technological Solutions in 5-Axis
Machining) Workshop, held at thefacility of B. GROB do Brasil in October
2016. Many consider the workshop to
be a leading event for metalworking
in the Brazilian market, as it presents
new knowledge and innovations to its
participants. During the workshop, GROB
presented alongside with its technology
partners, who are the best and mostinnovative solution providers in themachining market. OSG was present
with a booth in the exhibition area,
where it showcased the latest cutting
tool solutions and specific technologicaladvantages. GROB is always seeking towork with committed partners with highquality products. The next workshop is
scheduled to be held in October 2018.
GROB will look to continue its strategic
partnership with OSG and the pursuit ofperfection in order to deliver the best
possible results for our clients.

Photograph of the assembly of a GROB machining
center. GROB is a global manufacturer of universal
machining centers, complex production systems
with individual automation, manual assembly
stations and fully automated assembly lines.

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AT-1

REVOLUTIONARY

1-PASS THREAD MILL
for high-quality threading
Tomonori Yoda, OSG Corporation Applications Engineer (Tap Development Division)

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Work materials have evolved
significantly in recent years to fulfill
the changing requirements of the
global manufacturing industry.
Material properties have become
more lightweight and resilient against
strength and heat for improved
functionality, durability and fuelefficiency. In order to effectively process
new advanced materials, greater
performance is needed from cutting
tools.
For the creation of threads in a hole,tapping is the most common method,where the tool moves axially into apreviously drilled hole to form threads
along the hole’s wall by continuous
cutting. Thread milling, in contrast,
forms threads by intermittent cutting.
Although OSG offers a full lineup of
high-performance taps for machining
difficult-to-machine materials with
optimized substrate, surface treatment
and tool geometry, it is often difficult
to obtain suitable cutting parameters
because performance is based on thetool rotation speed and a tap can only
advance one pitch per revolution.

A thread mill is a tool designed to cut
threads by milling. Thread mills are usedon numerically controlled machining
centers that have simultaneous, triaxle
control and helical interpolation
functions. Thread mills are applicable toa range of hole diameters rather thanjust one hole size like taps, where its
diameter is fixed. A thread mill’s latter
diameter is determined by the CNC tool
path; thus, a single tool can be used to
cut threads in various sizes of diameters.
One thread mill alone can combine
multiple operations, such as drilling,chamfering and threading.
In comparison to tapping, thread millingis more stable with less cutting condition
limitations in terms of chip management
and coolant lubricity. Thread mills can
produce short and broken chips that areeasy to manage. Moreover, thread mills
do not need to be reversed at the endof the tapping operation like generaltaps, which minimizes the occurrenceof broken tools and scrap parts. Withthe thread mill’s high-performance andreliability, unattended machining is also
possible, making it the ultimate toolingsolution for thread processing.
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Ultra-Fine Grain
CarbideHigh wear resistanceand toughness

EgiAs Coating
Exceptional wear resistance& toughness

Unequal Spacing/
Variable Lead Flute
Reduces vibration

Right-Hand Cut &Left-Hand Helix
Geometry
Prevents Deflection

High Quality
Internal Threading
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Why Aren’t Thread Mills Chosen
More Often?
Even though thread mills are capableof achieving the best thread processing
performance, there are several reasons
why they are not the first tooling choice.

Left-Hand Helix

Conventional (Right-Hand Helix)Starts cutting from the shank side

Starts cutting from the tip

1. Simultaneous 3-axis machining		 center is required.
2. Machining program is difficult.
3. It takes time to set up.
4. Cycle time is long.
Out of all of the reasons, the long cycle
time is in general the most common
factor in which thread mills are notchosen.

Correlation of Deflection &Cycle Time
There is a general conception thatthread milling would require two or
more passes to generate a thread,which makes the processing longer
than tapping. Deflection is a common
problem with thread mills, because thecutting force is not balanced. Deflection
and dimensional accuracy would worsen
as the tool progresses toward thebottom of the hole. To correct deflection,
an extra pass is used for zero cutting.
If zero cutting does not resolve thedeflection, more passes are required,
which further extends the cycle time.

→→

2. Unequal Spacing & Variable
Lead Flutethread mills involves a high degreeof difficulty because the thread pitch
has to been adjusted according to theflute geometry, which requires special
manufacturing techniques.

The second patented technology is theunequal spacing and variable lead flute
geometry, which is commonly appliedin end mills. The unequal spacing andvariable lead flute geometry minimizes
vibration. Even though the amount of
cut has increased with one pass cutting,superior and consistent surface finish
can be achieved as illustrated in figure 2.

Although thread milling is a moremature cutting process, it canoutperform conventional tapping withincreased reliability, surface finish andaccuracy. With the AT-1’s capability
to generate threads in one pass, it is
the ultimate thread milling solution
for difficult-to-machine materials likestainless steel.

Applying the unequal spacing andvariable lead flute geometry in

Revolutionary
1-Pass Thread Mill AT-1

Figure 2

To solve the problem of deflection andlong cycle time, OSG has developed theAT-1, a revolutionary 1-pass thread millfor high-quality threading, with twopatented technologies registered inJapan for its tool geometry.

1. Left-Hand Helix Geometry
The first patented technology is the
AT-1’s left-hand helix geometry. As
shown in figure 1, conventional righthand helix thread mill is most vulnerable
to deflection as the cutting process
begins from the tip. In contrast, theAT-1’s right-hand cut and left-hand helix
geometry begins the cutting processfrom the shank side, thereby minimizing
deflection.

AT-1 (1-Pass)
AT-1 (1-Pass)

Conventional
Conventional(2-Pass) (2-Pass)

Size

Internal Thread
Size φ 19.7 × 54 P3φ6F
19.7 × 54 P3
6F
SizeInternal Thread
M24 × 3Size

M24 × 3Work MaterialWork Material
SUS304

SUS304 Tapping Length Tapping Length
45mm

45mm

Cutting Speed

Cutting
Speed
40m/min

Feed

MachineFeed
15mm/min (0.04mm/t)
15mm/min (0.04mm/t)-1-1Coolant(646min)
40m/min(646min)Coolant Water-Soluble

Water-Soluble

Horizontal Machining
Horizontal
Center Machining Center
Machine(BT40)(BT40)

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WXS, WXS-C and EPL end mill series provide
reliable alternative for deep cavity machining

Magnus Hoyer, OSG Germany

From left to right, OSG Sales Manager Uli
Blöcher, Meissner Divisional Manager Matthias
Bassler, Meissner Cam Programmer Christoph
Rothenpieler and Meissner Group Leader
Christoph Schwarz.

A number of challenges, such as poor chip evacuation, vibration, chatter, tool instability and poor
tool life, are commonly associated with the machining of deep cavities. In deep applications, the sidewalls of the workpiece become barriers for proper chip removal. Chip evacuation would only worsen
the deeper into a part a cutter proceeds. Moreover, tool holders and adapters may collide with theworkpiece due to the high contour and narrow web environment. With standard cutting tools, thecutting edges are fully engaged with the workpiece, resulting in lateral cutting forces that can trigger
vibration, chattering and thus tool failure. Electrical discharge machining (EDM) is often used as analternative for deep cavity machining, but it is highly time consuming and costly.

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Meissner AG, a German manufacturerof prototypes, production toolingand molds, was experiencing sucha challenge when working with the
production of water jacket core
tools that require the processing oftight pockets, narrow webs and highcontours. As a manufacturer that isalways in sync with the latest production
equipment and technologies, Meissner
has discovered that even with theutilization of 5-axis machining, optimal
performance cannot be achieved forthese types of work.
Founded in 1922 and headquarteredin Biedenkopf-Wallau, Germany,
Meissner offers services including thedevelopment, design and manufacturingof prototypes and production toolingand molds for clients around the world.
Production tooling may include tools
for the casting of engine blocks, cylinder
heads, car rim parts from various
materials, blow molds for fuel tanks andfiller pipes, and more.
Meissner has a total of 340 employees,

out of which approximately 50 are
engineers. Meissner places greatemphasis on product excellence,
reliability, and continuous innovation.
Meissner employs modern equipment
and technology with virtually all
automotive industry-wide CAD systems
and a CAD-based data management
to enable effective and efficient
communication with its clients.
Meissner is one of the first companies inGermany to introduce 5-axis machining.
The reduction in cycle time and theincrease in precision are two majoradvantages of 5-axis CNC machining
centers. However, product engineers
at Meissner have discovered more
and more frequently that, for certain
components, it does not always makesense to rely on 5-axis machining.
According to Christoph Schwarz, Group
Leader of Mechanical Production at
Meissner, the inability to fully maximize
the potential of a 5-axis machining
center is especially apparent in themachining of water jacket core tools.

“With these tools, we have tight areas,tight pockets, narrow webs and highcontours,” Schwarz said. “Limits areplaced on the swiveling movements ofmachines, which reduces the speeds andfeeds.”
According to Schwarz, the rotational
movements also place more stresson the tools. Thus, depending on thegeometry of the workpiece, 5-axis
machining center may not always makesense. Meissner has also been processing
deep cavities workpieces with EDM, but
it is time consuming and costly.
“With the right tooling, our comparisons
have shown that for certain workpieces,
we are much faster with a 3-axis
machining center,” said Schwarz.
Deep and narrow cavities usually requirevery long and thin tools. The deflectionof the tool is a common issue during
processing. For this reason, Meissner has
been seeking an alternative, as it neither
wanted to mill at an angle in 5-axis nor
opt for EDM.
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With the 2-flute toroidal and ball end
machining conditions. In addition to themills from OSG, a solution appears to
WXS end mill, the WXS-CRE is a 5-flute
have been found, particularly for contour high performance carbide end millroughing and finishing of core tools forwith a super radius and is designed towater jackets. The idea of using OSG’s
accommodate materials up to 65 HRC.
toroidal and ball end mills
Last but not least, the EPL isin conjunction with a 3-axis
a 2-flute, high performance,
We are notmachining center camelong neck and ball nose end
about at the beginningmill series designed to excel
looking to the last in materials of 45 HRC andof the year from anotherproject. The toroidal andup to 60 HRC.
second, but time is Machining trials wereball end mills from OSG’s
WXS, WXS-C and EPL seriesalso an important carried out on the water
have been chosen for many
jacket core tool withreasons, Schwarz explains.
deep cavities using 3-axis
factor for us.
milling. Tools from different“First, it was the positive
manufacturers were put
experience. OSG always showed
to test under identical conditions.
willingness in response to enquiries,
According to Matthias Bassler, Divisionaldelivery times were short and the advice Manager Production at Meissner, thewas competent,” Schwarz said. “Moredecision was made in favor of OSG.
importantly, however, it was the result
obtained from these cutting tools.”“We are not looking to the last second,
but time is also an important factor for
While the milling cutters in the WXS
us,” Bassler said.
and WXS-C series originate from OSG’s
headquarters in Japan, tooling from
“We have very many, very timethe EPL series are manufactured at theconsuming finishing operations. Quality,
OSG Germany facility in Göppingen. The
tool life, and the reliability of the process
WXS end mill series
is engineered with asuper-hard coating withnanotechnology forhigh heat resistance. It
is designed to excel inwork materials above
50 HRC. The OSG
original WXL coating
has a 1,300°C oxidation
temperature to permit
greater spindle speeds
and longer tool life,
even in high-speed
or dry machining. Its
unique tool geometry
enables high quality,
high precision millingeven in difficult
Right: Meissner often works
with components with tightpockets, narrow webs andhigh contours, which can limit
the swiveling movementsof the machining center,
resulting in a reduction of
speeds and feeds.
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the other hand, everything went well,”Bassler said.
In addition to productivity, Meissner also
has strict requirements for dimensional
accuracy as well as surface finish. Core
tools are pre-finished with an optimum
machining alliance of 0.3mm. After
finishing, tolerances at all levels mustlie within the specified tolerance rangeof 0.03mm. Such result naturally would
require appropriate programming.
“To do the job right, it is necessary to
first determine the tool sequence,”
said Christoph Rothenpieler, CAM
programmer at Meissner.
“The tools for roughing and pre-finishingshould be chosen in such a way thatas little deflection as possible occurs
later during finishing. This is the only

Above: Meissner’s parts require a tolerance of
0.03mm, which OSG’s end mills are able toachieve the required precision consistently.

way to prepare an optimum contour,”Rothenpieler added.
Prerequisites for achieving such
precision are highly dependent on themachining center and the cutting tools.
In this case, machining centers from
Hermle provide the best results. Eighty
percent of finishing work is carried out
on these machines. In terms of cutting
tools, OSG Sales Manager Uli Blöcher
knows what really matters.
“The differences between tools are
determined primarily by the choice of
carbide, the geometry of the cuttingedges, the stiffness of the tapers, andRight: Tools for the castingof engine blocks, cylinder
heads and other cast parts
are one of Meissner’s
specialties.

most important of all, by the substrateor how the tool works at the cuttingedges,” said Blöcher.
OSG’s WXS, WXS-C and EDP series’
unique cutting tool geometries aredesigned for deep work to enable faster
cycle time with for deep applications.
The spiral gash technology of the cutting
geometry helps minimize vibration andchatter, thereby enables stable contour
milling.
Meissner’s pursuit for an alternative
processing solution has enabled
them to revive a number of 3-axis
machining centers while allowing their

5-axis machining centers to be in fullproduction with other jobs.
With the right tooling, a 3-axis canoutperform a 5-axis machining centerto maximize profitability. OSG’s toolingdemonstrates that cutting the deepand narrow on a 3-axis is possible withminimal chatter, cycle time and setup
time, while at the same time, increasing
removal rate and tool life. Sometimes
questioning an established method may
be the first step toward progress.
Tools for the casting of engine blocks,
cylinder heads and other cast parts are oneof Meissner’s specialties.

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A ll in O ne

Button insert end mill PRC SS slashes roughing time in stainless steel
Yukai Zhang, OSG Shanghai

Sichuan Nick Seal Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is a listedcompany that specializes in theprocessing and manufacturingof seal products. As a longtime
business partner of OSG,
Sichuan Nick Seal Manufacturing has been using OSG cutting
tools for many years. They area frequent user of OSG’s roundshank cutting tools, such as the
EX-SUS-GDS / GDR drills, WDO
drills, EX-SUS-SFT taps, and
A-SFT taps.

Sichuan Nick Seal Manufacturing
produces workflow channel in SUS304
with a slot width of 20-20.3 mm, a slot
depth of 20 mm, and 10 slots in every
workpiece.
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Most of Sichuan Nick Seal
Manufacturing’s products are madeof stainless steels. While
working on a drilling
application with
OSG, Sichuan Nick
Seal Manufacturing
brought up achallenge that they
were encounteringwith their flow
channel production in
SUS304. The roughing
process is the mostdifficult part of the process.
The slot width of the flow
channel is 20 to 20.3 mm, witha slot depth of 20 mm. There
are 10 slots in every workpiece.
Prior to the consultation, Sichuan
Nick Seal Manufacturing was using
a 20D HSS 3-flute end mill, slotting
using water-soluble coolant andrunning at a parameter of Vc 7.5 m/
min (S 120 rev/min), Vf 40 mm/min(Fz 0/11 mm), ap 6.6 mm, ae 20 mm.
Unsatisfied with the parameters,
Sichuan Nick Seal Manufacturing wasseeking an alternative solution to
improve processing efficiency.
After evaluating the application
thoroughly, OSG recommended a 20D
OSG Phoenix PRC straight shank typeradius cutter. Available in straightshank type, bore type or screw fit
type, the OSG Phoenix PRC is a highly
versatile series of button insert end
mills and face mills for contour milling
applications. The PRC features aninsert rotation notch to allow theselection of 4-or 8-corner insert typebased on depth of cut. The PRC’s wide
chip pocket geometry enables stable
and trouble-free chip evacuation.
Furthermore, its large body relief
supports efficient 3-dimensional
machining and is most ideal for moldand die work where 3-D machining isprevalent.
For Sichuan Nick Seal Manufacturing’s
application, OSG recommended thestraight shank version of the PRC,
PRC SS, which is a light and highly
efficient tool. In terms of inserts,

OSG recommended the 8-corner type,XP2040 grade to ensure precision, longtool life and stability in high-speed
machining of SUS304.
In the beginning, Sichuan
Nick Seal Manufacturing
was hesitant with therecommendation, as they
were not very familiar withindexable tooling.
Confident withthe performanceof the PRC SS,
OSG provided
Sichuan Nick Seal
Manufacturing
a trial tool for
testing purposes.
The result observed
during the trial period
greatly surpassed the expectation of
Sichuan Nick Seal Manufacturing. The
PRC SS was able to achieve Vc 120 m/
min (S 1,900 rev/min), Vf 1,500 mm/
min (Fz 0.4 mm), ap 0.8 mm, ae 20 mm.
The processing time has improved from
300 minutes to 50 minutes, with eachinsert corner being able to complete 10
slots. In this application, the life of the
8-corner insert is approximately 80 slots,
which is equivalent to eight workpieces.
With the significant improvement inmachining time and tool life, Sichuan
Nick Seal Manufacturing couldn’t behappier with the result.
During the past decade, OSG has
expanded its product offering, invested
time and resources in reflecting its vast
experiences from round shank tools toindexable tools with the OSG Phoenix
series. As demonstrated in the caseof Sichuan Nick Seal Manufacturing,
the superior performance of the OSG
Phoenix series is clearly reflected in thefield.

The OSG Phoenix radius cutter series PRC
offers 4-or 8-corner type inserts, which
can be selected based on depth of cut.
For the production of Sichuan Nick Seal
Manufacturing’s workflow channel, the8-corner type was employed.
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MEETINGHIGH MILLINGACCURACY

Anti-vibration carbide end mill AE-VMS demonstrates superb
finish quality and machining efficiency in sensor manufacturing
Raman Pandiyan, OSG India

Sensors and measurement devices are designed to provide absolute accuracy
and reliability to its users. The manufacturing of these components demands thesame delicacy as they are to become a part of a larger system and must work
coherently with the rest of the elements.

OSG supplies precision cutting tools
for the manufacturing of high quality
sensors and measurement equipment.
A global manufacturer of load cells andforce measurement equipment locatedin Sri Lanka was recently looking for
a new solution to improve cycle time
and tool life while maintaining strict
tolerances for their production of single
point load cell weight sensors.
For confidentiality reasons, the nameof this customer and images of the partcannot be disclosed. However, what canbe shared openly regarding the partis that it is made in 17-4 PH stainless
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steel and requires a strict surface finish
requirement of Ra 1.6, dimensional
tolerance of +/- 0.03 mm, and the wall
thickness must be maintained within +/0.05 mm.
Established in 1968, this manufacturer’s
core product offering include strain
gauge load cells, strain gauge force
sensors, amplifiers, A/D converters,
weight indicators and mechanicalapplication parts, all of which arecomponents that can be combined toform complete systems.
This manufacturer today employs morethan 900 workers at 10 global locations,including the United States, Sweden,
Sri Lanka, Italy, India, the Great Britain,
Germany, France, China andBrazil.
This manufacturer
produces
approximately
1 million
sensors and5 million
straingaugesannually.
Operatingin Sri
Lanka since
1996, thiscustomer has
two production
facilities within
Sri Lanka with a
combined manufacturing
space of approximately 12,000
square meters, all dedicated to the
production of general industrial sensors,strain gauges and medical products.
The single point load cell weight sensors
manufactured at the customer’s Sri
Lanka factory are typically used in low
capacity, compact weighing systems.
The customer was originally using acompetitor carbide end mill for theside milling and pocketing of theirsingle point load cells. The Mazak VTC200 (BT 40 spindle) with emulsion of 7
percent oil concentration is used for themachining center. A shrink fit holder is
employed and the cutting parameter
was set at vc 60 m/min, fz 0.03 and ap
2.4 mm. Tool life was calculated to bearound 250 minutes.
The 17-4 PH is a very tough stainlesssteel. It is not easy to maintain such athin wall thickness tolerance within 50
micrometers, and many competing end
mills failed to fulfill the requirement due
to large vibration occurrences at the thinwall section.
OSG has recently introduced a new antivibration carbide end mill offering, the
AE-VMS series, designed to attain an all

new level of milling efficiency coupledwith superb finish quality suitable
for a variety of milling
applications, including
slotting, side milling,helical milling,
contour milling
and ramping
in stainlesssteel, castiron, carbon
steel, alloysteel andhardenedsteel (up to
40 HRC).
Based onmanufacturing
requirement of
this manufacturer’s
single point load cell,
the AE-VMS appears to bea perfect fit.

and consistent performance. With
the AE-VMS’ high tool rigidity, theoccurrence of burrs can be suppressed
to ensure high milling accuracy. With
the addition of OSG’s original DUARISE
coating, tool life can be enhanced
by its excellent lubricity, superior
friction-resistance and high oxidation
temperature qualities. The DUARISE
coating’s multi-layer construction
minimizes thermal cracks, allowing the
AE-VMS to excel even in water-solubleoil.
At the end of the trial, the AE-VMS wasable to increase cutting speed from vc
60 m/min to 80 m/min, feed per toothfrom 0.03 to 0.06, and tool life from 250
minutes to 320 minutes. Outperforming
other competing tooling, the AE-VMS hasproven itself with superior accuracy andreliability even under aggressive cutting
condition to meet this manufacturer’squality standard.

A 6 mm square type AE-VMS carbide end
mill was put to the test. The AE-VMS’
sharp positive rake angle geometry
significantly reduces cutting force
to minimize tool wear and potential
damage to the workpiece. Chatteringis minimized with the AE-VMS’ unequal
spacing of teeth and variable-leadgeometry. Furthermore, its uniqueflute form helps facilitate troublefree chip evacuation to enable stable

The AE-VMS is ideal for milling
stainless steel, carbon steel, andalloy steel. Its unique flute form withhigh tool rigidity and excellent chip
evacuation properties enables stable
milling and the suppression of burrs.
Available in square, radius, stub lengthand long neck style.
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AT-1

Revolutionary 1-Pass Thread Mill for High-Quality Threading

Conventional thread mills often require several
passes to generate a thread. The AT-1’s
revolutionary capability to generatethreads in one pass lies in its uniquetool geometry. The unequal spacing andvariable lead flute of the AT-1 minimizes
vibration, thereby enables superior andconsistent surface finish.
A conventional right-hand helix threadmill is prone to deflection as the cutting
process begins from the tip. In contrast, a
first of its kind with a patent in Japan in thethread mill category, the AT-1’s right-handcut and left-hand helix geometry begins the
cutting process from the shank side, thereby

reducing deflection. With the elimination of
zero-cutting, which is used for the correction ofdeflection, longer tool life can be achieved.
Made of ultra-fine grain carbide paired with OSG’soriginal EgiAs coating, tool life can be further
prolonged with improved wear resistance andtoughness. The AT-1’s ability to generate threads
in one pass reduces machining time, making
it a highly efficient thread milling solution incomparison to right-hand helix thread mills.
The AT-1 is designed to excel in a wide range ofwork materials, including carbon steel, alloy steel,stainless steel, cast iron and non-ferrous metal.

Ceramic End MillsHigh Efficiency Ceramic End Mills for Heat Resistant Alloys

OSG Corporation announced the release of its
new ceramic end mill series for high efficiency
machining in heat resistant alloys. OSG’s ceramicend mill series employs an optimum
ceramic grade ideal for high-speed
machining at high temperatures indifficult-to-machine materials such as
Inconel 718, with roughing efficiency
surpassing carbide end mills.
Two types of ceramic end mills areincluded in the series – the CM-RMS
peripheral cutting edge type and
CM-CRE end cutting edge type. The
CM-RMS features optimum flute
geometry to enable smooth chip
evacuation even at aggressive cutting
condition. Its negative cutter form
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increases cutting edge rigidity to enable longtool life. The CM-RMS is available in 4-or 6-cuttingedge specification to accommodate individual
application needs.
The CM-CRE does not only excel in flat surface
milling, but also in 3D applications, such as
the machining of blades. Its large-diameter
specification reduces the risk of breakage duringmachining and enables optimum cutting speed
without being restricted by the capability of themachining center. The CM-CRE is regrindable andcan be reincarnated by cutting away the used
portion.

ADO-SUS

8D Sizes Added to ADO-SUS Carbide Drill Series for Stainless Steels
and Titanium Alloys

8D sizes have been added to OSG’s ADO-SUS, acoolant-through carbide drill series engineered
to excel in difficult-to-machine materials such as
stainless steels and titanium alloys.
Work hardening, welding, elongation of cutting
chips and poor thermal conductivity are common
problems in the machining of stainless steels andtitanium alloys. The ADO-SUS series has adopted
a tool geometry that emphasizes sharpness to
reduce work hardening, thereby prolonging tool
life for post-processing including reaming andtapping. Its unique flute form encourages thecreation of small cutting chips, which is essential
for trouble-free chip evacuation. Furthermore, the
ADO-SUS has employed a unique oil hole design“Mega Cooler” for diameter sizes above 6mm

in 3D and 5D to suppress heat generation andto facilitate smooth chip evacuation. With theaddition of OSG’s WXL coating, stronger adhesion
strength and resistance against welding can beachieved.

AE-VMS

Stub Length Added to Anti-Vibration Carbide End Mill AE-VMS Series

Stub length style has been added to OSG’s
AE-VMS anti-vibration carbide end mill offering,a series designed to attain an all new levelof milling efficiency coupled with superb
finish quality suitable for a variety of milling
applications.
The AE-VMS’ sharp positive rake angle geometry
significantly reduces cutting force to minimize
tool wear and potential damage to the workpieceeven under aggressive cutting conditions.
Chattering is minimized with the AE-VMS’
unequal spacing of teeth and variable-leadgeometry. Furthermore, its unique flute form
helps facilitate trouble-free chip evacuation to
enable stable and consistent performance. With
the AE-VMS’ high tool rigidity, the occurrence ofburrs can be suppressed to ensure high milling

accuracy. With the addition of OSG’s original
DUARISE coating, tool life can be enhanced by
its excellent lubricity, superior friction-resistanceand high oxidation temperature qualities. The
DUARISE coating’s multi-layer construction
minimizes thermal cracks, allowing the AE-VMS
to excel even in water-soluble oil.
Available in square, radius,
stub length and long neck,
the AE-VMS is designed toaccommodate a wide range of
milling operations including
slotting, side milling, helicalmilling, contour milling andramping in stainless steel, castiron, carbon steel, alloy steel
and hardened steel (up to 40 HRC).
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OSG NEWS2018 Exhibition Schedule
Global Events

Feb 6-8 Expo Manufactura
Cintermex
Monterrey, Mexico

Feb 7-8 MNE

Kortrijk, Belgium

Feb 11-13 Grainger Show
Orlando, USA

Feb 20-24 Metav

Düsseldorf, Germany

Mar 1-3 Fastener Fair
		Turkey
Istanbul, Turkey

Mar 15-17 Expo Dental
Madrid, Spain

Apr 3-7 SIMTOS

Goyang, Korea

Apr 9-13 CCMT

Shanghai, China

Apr 9-13 MACH

Birmingham, UK

Apr 10-12 Taiwan
		International
		 Fastener Show
Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Apr 15-16 ISA

Baltimore, USA

Apr 17-19 Fastenal Customer
Nashville, USA

Apr 18-21 INTERMOLD
Osaka, JapanApr 25-29 ILA

Berlin, Germany

May 14-16 MMTS

Montreal, Canada

May 15-18 Intertool

Wien, Austria

June 13-14 Amerimold Expo
Novi, USAOSG Applications Engineer Katashi Hirosawa
introduces OSG’s ADF flat drill to a visitor during
JIMTOF on November 18, 2016 at the Tokyo Big
Sight in Tokyo, Japan.
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June 21-25 ACMEE

Chennai, India

Jul 16-22 Farnborough		International
		Airshow
Farnborough, UK

Sep 10-15 IMTS

Chicago, USA

Sep 18-22 AMB

Stuttgart, Germany

Oct 2-7 MAKTEK Eurasia
Istanbul, Turkey

Oct 30-Nov 1 National Industrial
		Fastener
Las Vegas, USA

Nov 1-6 JIMTOF

Tokyo, Japan

Nov 7-11 TMTS

Taichung, Taiwan

OSG participated at the 2016 Japan International
Machine Tool Fair (JIMTOF) from November 17 to
22 at the Tokyo Big Sight. With an exhibition areaof approximately 82,660 square meters, over 800
exhibitors and 147,000 visitors participated at thetrade fair.

OSG Celebrates 80th Anniversary
Global News2018 marks OSG Corporation’s 80th anniversary. Our history stretches back to1938, when our founder, Hideo Osawa, established OSG Grinding Co., Ltd. inTokyo and started the manufacturing and sales of taps and dies. Thirty years
later, OSG established its very first overseas subsidiary in the United States.
Since then, we have built a production, sales and technical support network
spanning 33 countries. To support the manufacturing industry on a global scale,
OSG is constantly on the move, researching and developing new cutting tool
solutions. Today, our product offering is comprised of not only taps and dies,but also drills, end mills, indexable, gauges, tooling systems, coating services,and much more.
An anniversary logo has been created in commemoration of this special
milestone. The intertwined rings of the 80th anniversary logo symbolize thecore values of our company – quality, global and innovation. Decade after
decade, these key values have paved the way in making OSG one of the world’s
leading cutting tool providers that it is known today – a brand name associatedwith quality products, exceptional services, and passion for new challenges andcommitment to transforming each and every one of our customers’ ideas into
reality.

OSG’s 80th anniversary logo.

OSG’s tremendous growth and success cannot be made possible without
the support and patronage of clients, partners and employees, whom we areutmost grateful to. With the support of our OSG family around the world, we
will continue our commitment to manufacture products for enhancing qualityof life and the prosperity of future generations.

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MEET OSG

OSG Around the World

Paulo

Bergamini
Employee Interview

Paulo E. Bergamini
Company Location:
BrazilPosition:
IT & Financial Manager
Joined OSG:
2004
Motto:“Making IT simple.”

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more than 80 years ago. Today OSG holds
the No. 1 position in the Japanese cutting
tool market as well as a top-ranking
position globally, with a production,
sales and technical network spanning
33 countries. Our commitment toinnovation, services, total solutions andout-of-the-box thinking has contributed
to our immense success today. However,
without our employees, none of it would
be possible. We truly believe that ouremployees are one of the greatest assetsof the company. In this section, we will
introduce our team members fromaround the world.

Tell Us About Your Work & Experience at OSG:
I studied systems analysis during college
and joined OSG Sulamericana in 2004
as an IT manager. Some of my projects
include ERP adoption, strengtheningof infrastructure, breaking down theinformation consumption paradigm
through adoption of tools aimed incloud computing and web technology,
etc. My motto at work is “making IT
simple” because technologies can bedifficult as it is always evolving at a rapid
pace. It is my role to simplify the process
so that our employees can complete
their job at ease.
Since joining OSG I have earned a
Bachelor of Laws, an MBA in finance,accounting and auditing, and amaster degree in system information
technology. Due to my academic

background, I also
work with budget
process coordination.
In June of 2017, I was
assigned to oversee
the company’s
financial area, which
is a new challenge
for my career.

What is unique about the Brazillian division at OSG?
OSG Sulamericana in Brazil is a great place to work for. There is a lot of synergy,
discipline and mutual respect. The unique atmosphere makes our employees feel likethey belong to a big family.

Below: Bergamini carries his youngest
son Rafael on his shoulder during thedemonstration against government
corruption in March 2016.

Right:
Bergaminitakes his
two sons
for a drive
during wintervacation.
Above: A-Tap Σ (sigma) – the latest addition to the
A-Tap multi-purpose tap series.

What is your favorite
OSG tool?

Tell us about your daily
routine.

Taps are my favorite OSG tools. OSG’staps are well known in the industry for
their quality and reliability. Taps are
our core products in Brazil and we offer
a wide range of styles and coating toaccommodate various manufacturingneeds. According to the latest annual
report, the OSG group continues to enjoy
approximately 30 percent global market
share in taps. OSG has been designingand manufacturing taps since its
founding in 1938. As taps are the rootsof the company, I have great respect forthem.

Routine does not exist for IT people.
Everyday there are new challenges andnew issues. Our role is not only to help
users with their work, but to utilize newtechnologies to create more business
opportunities and to support growth.
The only routine we have is coffee break.
There would be no IT staff without
coffee!

Far Right: Bergamini and his twosons relax at home after school.

How do you spend time on your day off?
When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my two sons, ages 6 and 9. We would go to the cinema, to the parks andto soccer games, as we are huge fans of the Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras, a professional soccer club based in São Paulo. I
also enjoy listening to rock and roll music and cooking Italian food on the weekends for my family.
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