OSG Global Tooling Magazine

2017 Vol. 1

TOPICS• Masatoshi Nojiri: From tap engineer toall-around application solution provider• Maximizing Manufacturing Productivity• Global Customer Reports• Product Pickup• 2017 Exhibition Schedule

The Future of Automobiles
The automotive industry is one of the world’s most important economic
sectors, comprising a wide range of organizations for the developmentof motor vehicles. It is also OSG’s largest business domain and has
significantly contributed to the growth of the company over the past 78
years.
Today, the automotive industry is on the verge of a new era withdiscovery of advanced materials, technologies and manufacturing
processes. In a not too far away future, the internal combustion engine,which has been the dominant propulsion method for motor vehicles forover 100 years, may be replaced by electric power and hydrogen. New
technology such as 3D printing is enabling automakers to print car parts,
accessories and to create new concepts from scratch. Self-driving carsthat were once considered as science fiction have also begun to takeshape. New technical advances including interactive safety systems andvehicle connectivity may be integrated in all standard vehicles in the
future. In addition to new energy source and IT trends, many automakers
today are revamping the way they design and manufacture cars to keep
up with growth by increasing the adoption of new robotic technology for
improving application quality, safety, as well as reducing costs.
Changes may bring uncertainties, but they can also present
new opportunities. As the automotive sector undergoes a majortransformation, OSG is poised for continued growth by responding withsophisticated cutting tool solutions that are capable of accommodating
the industry’s new requirements. I hope you enjoy reading through theAutomotive Edition of SHAPE IT and learning more about OSG’s latest
innovations designed for this ever-changing industry.

Norio Ishikawa
President of OSG Corporation

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CONTENTS

OSG Global Tooling Magazine

FeaturesOSG News

4 Masatoshi Nojiri:

24 2017 Exhibition Schedule

		 From tap engineer to		 all-around application
		 solution provider

8 OSG Academy

		 and Facility Expansion

13

Meet OSG

26 Employee Interview

Technical Insight

10 Maximizing Manufacturing

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		Productivity

Global Customer Report

13 New Generation Stability
16 Fast & Furious Tooling		Performance

20

Product Pickup

20 ADO-SUS Drills
21 AD/ADO Drills
22 XPF Form Taps
23 Custom Tools

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SHAPE IT is a global cutting tool magazine published by OSG Corporation.
Publication Date: January 2017
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Members of OSG’s AE division are experts of every kind.
The team provides tailored solutions not only for the
automotive industry, but also for every application need.

Experts have to work hard to
become experts too.
With a formal training specialized
in taps, it was not easy for Nojiri toleave his comfort zone in the beginning.
Unlike the die/mold industry, which
typically involves only milling tools, it
is said that there are approximately
20,000 to 30,000 parts per motor vehicle
in automotive manufacturing, which
are produced by a variety of machining
processes and require a wide spectrumof cutting tools.

To fill the knowledge gaps, Nojiri relies
on his teammates and other divisions
for support. Members of the AE division
are experts of every kind. The team iscomposed of engineers with various
tooling and profession background. Like
Nojiri, many have also served as guest
engineers and have worked in various
departments ranging from productdevelopment, engineering, production
and sales.

“Experience and knowledge are thekeys to understanding our end users’
pain points,” said Nojiri. “For instance,
having worked at a production facility“Our customers in the automotive sector
enables me to better comprehend thehave many application experts,” Nojiri
manufacturing process and delivery
explained. “Unless you are an all-aroundtime, which are critical pieces to thetooling master, it can be intimidating
total solution we provide to our clients,”
and you may have a hard time answering
said Nojiri.
some of their questions.”
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Have an application problem? We
have the solution.
In comparison to other engineering
divisions, the AE team requires evengreater direct interactions with the end
users because all of AE’s solutions arecustomized solutions. OSG not only
supply powerful standard cutting tools
for manufacturing, but also provide
tailored application solutions to help
clients facilitate better processing withhigher efficiency and longer durability
based on their specific needs.
When an application trouble arises, theAE team will almost always visit theend user instead of making a decision
based solely on other representatives’
feedback.
“If a tool breaks, we must find out how
and why,” said Nojiri. “Most operators

will only tell you it broke but not specifying how and why.
Factors such as regrinding, changes in work material andcutting conditions can easily influence performance. It
is our job to find out exactly what factors had led to theunsatisfactory result,” said Nojiri.
Manufacturers are always in search for better technologies,
shorter processing time and longer tool life. OSG not only
responds to user requests but also has the capability topropose new solutions with its AE division.
OSG’s engineering, manufacturing and sales divisions
work in unity globally to offer processing
methods optimized for each customer’s
cutting environment. If you have anapplication problem, we will have asolution.

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The OSG Academy
Established in 1938, OSG has a long-standing reputation as a total solution cutting
tool provider throughout the manufacturing industry.

Facilities Dedicated to ProductDevelopment
The so-called “OSG’s brains,” where
design, testing, production, andevaluation of the latest cutting tooltechnology takes place, are located at
the OSG Academy. Housing over 40 of
the latest CNC machining centers, alongwith OSG rapid prototype grinding
machines, the OSG Academy provides
OSG engineers the necessary resources
to develop and verify the performanceof concept products efficiently andeffectively. The close proximity of the
facilities further enables engineers withdifferent specialties to collaborate anddevelop the best possible solution forour clients.

OSG is a Group of Experts
OSG maintains absolute control over every aspect of its manufacturing
capabilities. OSG products are produced in-house - from the production of tool
material, creation of tool geometry, to the development of its own proprietarycoatings - the 3 vital elements in the manufacturing of superior cutting tools.

Far Left: OSG’s Design Centeraccommodates over 100 engineers,
including product specialists andapplication specialists.
Left: Located directly across fromthe Design Center is OSG’s Global
Technology Center, which houses over
40 of the latest CNC machining centers,
all dedicated to product development.
The second floor of the building also
provides workspace to over 50 productdevelopment engineers.
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TECHNICAL INSIGHT

Maximizing Manufacturing Productivity
A Case Study on Process Improvement of Automotive Components
Masatoshi Nojiri, OSG Corporation Applications Engineer

The automotive industry is one of the world’s most important economic sectors, comprising a wide range of organizations in
the development of motor vehicles utilizing the latest technologies. In the past couple of decades, automotive manufacturing
has evolved significantly. Consumer appetite for greater performance, fuel-efficient and environmental friendly vehicles has
become larger than ever before. A visible shift of energy source, materials and design prompts even more intricate processing of
automobile components.
The trend in today’s automotive manufacturing requires short production time yet a high degree of flexibility. To accommodate
more complex machining, custom tooling can offer an additional solution to manufactures seeking maximum result.

Productivity Improvement inDrilling
To accelerate productivity, an increasein cutting speed and feed rate is often
required. However, by simply increasing
the speeds and feeds, greater cutting
force is generated, which in turn creates
more vibrations that put higher stresson the tool cutting edge. With excessive
vibrations and stress, poor hole quality
and short tool life become the common
unfavorable end results. Moreover, forcountries such as Japan where spaceis limited, machines are trending tobecome more compact along with amore simplified jig setup. With a lesspowerful machine and a less rigid setup,
speeds and feeds cannot be easily raised.

Figure 2a. Conventional 2-flute drill.
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Thrust Force
There is a clear correlation between
the cutting velocity and feed rate withthrust force and drilling torque. Whenthe drilling thrust exceeds the materialbond strength, damages can be caused
around the hole. To increase productivity
in drilling by cutting speed and feed rate
acceleration, low thrust is an absolute
prerequisite. As shown in figure 1, thrustforce is the highest point in the center ofthe drill. To suppress thrust force, drills
are designed with wider chip pockets
to improve chip evacuation as shownin figure 2. In this case study we will
examine two applications where thewider chip pocket geometry was able tofacilitate greater performance in terms ofefficiency and quality.

Figure 1. Thrust force direction.

Figure 2b. Low thrust geometry 2-flute drill.

Application 1: Crankshaft
Manufacturer Challenge: To further improve cycle time in S40C
Solution: The adoption of a custom 10mm dia. TRS 3-flute carbide step drill with low thrust geometry
Cutting speed and feed rate (before): V=80m/min, 509mm/min (f=0.2mm/rev)
Cutting speed and feed rate (after): V=100m/min, 1,273mm/min (f=0.4mm/rev)
Result: Cutting speed and feed improved by 2.5 times
Cutting speed and feed rate are the main parameters that
influence thrust force and hole quality. An increase in cutting
speed will lead to the increase of drill wear and thrustforce. With the adoption of a custom step drill,
the manufacturer was able tocontrol thrust force forhigher productivity.

OSG custom carbide burnishing drill. Ideal for machining complex holes andcountersink. Simplifies tool management with its high rigidity design and
excellent hole accuracy.

Application 2: Connecting Rod
Manufacturer Challenge: To minimize tool exchange frequency and to eliminate reamer
processing time
Solution: The adoption of a custom drill with low thrust geometry to reduce stress on workpiece,
maintain high hole precision and eliminate the need of a reaming tool
Reamers are generally used for finishing. With the adoption of acombo tool, a single tool was able to complete two different
processes yet maintain the required hole accuracy. The result
was a greatly simplified tool management and reduced
cycle time.

OSG custom carbide reamer. Designed for finishing. Special geometry permits
excellent accuracy, tool life and stable machining in various drilling applications.
Note: Drilling products introduced in applications 1 and 2 are customized tooling based on standard OSG catalog items.
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Productivity Improvement in
Tapping
In addition to custom drilling solutions,this case study will also examine athreading application featuring OSG’s
XPF form tap series, which is engineered
to generate up to 50 percent less torqueversus other forming taps in the market,
making it feasible for longer life at faster
speeds in materials up to 35 HRC.

Application 3: Ring Gear (SCM material)
Manufacturer Challenge: Unstable chip evacuation
Solution: The adoption of the XPF forming tap
Result: The conventional spiral cut tap had a tool life of 300 holes. The XPF, on
the other hand, was able to complete 2,000 holes stable. As a forming tap forms
screw threads through plastic deformation of work material, no cutting chips
are created. With no cutting chips, chip evacuation troubles can be completely
avoided.
In this application, although the processing only required a short tapping length,
the work material was difficult to machine. Its properties have a tendency
to generate inconsistent cutting chips, which would result in tool damage
and breakage. When the manufacturer shifted focus on creating better chip
separation by reducing the speed rate, gouging of the threads occurred. The
slowing of tapping speed generates less heat. However, it would also cause
greater cutting resistance and tool wear.
The XPF has significantly
reduced friction resistance byadopting a special threading
design and surface treatment.
This results in a reduction
in torque versus traditional
products and a considerable
suppression of heatgeneration.

The XPF is a superior thread-forming tap
that stably makes threads without creating
cutting chips.

Standard & Custom Tooling
Solutions
The automotive industry has been
evolving rapidly in recent years
through the new discovery of materials
and technologies, prompting theneed of sophisticated cutting tools
capable of accommodating these newrequirements. OSG is continuing toevolve and responding to changing
needs through new innovations. OSG
not only supplies powerful standard
cutting tools for the automotive industry,
but also provides tailored application
solutions to help give manufacturers an
extra boost to their production floor.

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New Generation Stability

XPF form tap eliminates frequent tool breakage in differential housing
Marco Túlio Bianchi Furtado, OSG Sulamericana

Above: From left to right, OSG Applications Specialist Marco Túlio Bianchi Furtado, Scania Tool Analyst
Daniel Felipe Prado, Scania Machine Operators João Paulo dos Santos and Márcio Barbosa.
Left: Scania’s Sao Paulo plant has been producing differential housings for the past 10 years with anestimated 2,736 units per year.

Company Profile
Scania Brasil
Av. José Odorizzi, 151 - Vila Euro
CEP: 09810-902 São Bernardo do Campo
Tel: +55 11 4344 9333
Web: http://www.scania.com/br

Truck manufacturing may be a small
segment within the automotive industry,
but it is still one of the most economical
methods for transporting raw materials
and finished goods. Similar to passenger
vehicles, heavy-duty trucks have greatly
evolved over the past century, with anincreased emphasis on the total costof ownership, fuel efficiency, cleaner
emissions, and safety. To comply
with these requirements, OEMs andmanufacturers of heavy-duty truck
components are constantly in searchof new innovative solutions to further

improve efficiencies, quality and stabilityof their manufacturing process.
Founded in 1891, Scania AB is a leading
Swedish manufacturer of commercial
vehicles, specifically heavy trucks, buses
and coaches. It also manufacturers
diesel engines and provides transport
solutions for industrial and marine
applications as well as power generation.
The company’s headquarters is locatedin Södertälje, Sweden, employing
approximately 5,600 staff. As of2015 Scania has a sales and service
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organization spanning more than
100 countries, with a total of 45,000
employees, accordingly to thecompany’s official statement.

production plant for the past 10 years.
The differential housing is made offorged steel with low carbon and highmanganese. There are eight holes per
housing that require internal threading.
Scania has production facilities andEach hole has a diameter of 16.8 mm,
assemblythread length
plants globally,of 35 mm,
At the end of the trial, the XPF pres- tolerances of 6H
including one
in Brazil thatents a gain of 43 percent in the cost and hole types
dedicatesof both throughper part, and 46 percent in tapping and blind holes.
to assembly,
bodywork
Scania’s Brazil
time.
and fitting
production plant
locally adapted
manufactures
vehicles. Scania first began its activities
approximately 2,736 pieces of thein Brazil in 1957. Nearly 60 years later,differential housings annually, requiring
the Brazilian division has establishedthe threading of over 20,000 holes in
itself as one of the main subsidiaries of
total.
the Scania group worldwide. Scania’s
production facility in Brazil is located in
The threading used to be processedSão Bernardo do Campo, a region also
by cut taps in the size of M18x2.5
known as the Greater São Paulo, and has using soluble oil (5%-10%) in Scania’s
been attended by OSG’s South American GROB BZ1000 CNC machine. With thedivision - OSG Sulamericana, for over 20
spiral cut tap, Scania was experiencing
years. Scania’s Brazil production plant
frequent tool breakage, low yield,
produces drive assemblies, differential
and consequently low productivity.
housings, and assembles several models
Hoping to increase tool life and avoidof trucks, as well as chassis production
tool breakage, Daniel Prado, Toolfor buses. Altogether, the plant has an
Analyst responsible for the application,
annual production between 30,000 andconsulted with OSG Sulamericana’s
50,000 products per year.
Applications Specialist Marco Túlio
Bianchi Furtado on the possibility ofDifferential housings, which is the coverprocessing the internal threads byunit of the differential gear train thatrolling. Upon a detail evaluation of thecontrols the speeds of driving wheels,
application, Furtado recommended
have been produced at Scania’s Brazil
OSG’s XPF forming tap (OIL-S-XPF

Tap breakage was a headache for Scania before
switching to the XPF forming tap.
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M18x1.25 DIN376) and also a special
step-drill 16.75x20 mm for pre-drilling.
OSG’s XPF represents a new evolution
in forming tap technology. This series isengineered to generate up to 50 percent
less torque versus other forming taps,
making it feasible to tap materials up to
35 HRC and sizes up to M45 in diameter.
Its low-torque design allows for longer
tool life at faster speeds. With theaddition of OSG’s proprietary V coating,wear resistance can be further enhanced.
The XPF is available with or without
coolant holes, and in standard or longshank style.
With some experience in forming tap,
Prado took the recommendation andput the XPF up for trial. Immediately
after the first parts, the better finishingof the threads was evident. After thecompletion of the first batch of parts,
the wear on the XPF had proven to be
negligible. The parameters used hitherto
been very low in an attempt to minimize
the problem of frequent tap breakage.
With no apparent cutting wear troubles,
Furtado proposed to increase therotation of the threading of 210 rpm to
390 rpm to further enhance productivity.
At the end of the trial, the XPF presents
a gain of 43 percent in the cost perpart, and 46 percent in tapping time.
Although the initial tooling cost ismore expensive than the previous
competitor cutting tap, the XPF is

The XPF is OSG’s high performance form tap that produces no chips and is optimized for machining
materials up to 35 HRC.

able to demonstrate benefits in all
directions, especially in process stability,
significantly minimizing the occurrencesof tool breakage. The reduction of tool
breakage is critical in this application.
The previous cut tap averaged 45 parts
per tool and was reground up to fivetimes, but the yield of the reconditioned
tool was greatly reduced, capable ofonly completing 10 pieces of differential
housing, requiring frequent tool change
due to cutting wear and breakage. The
XPF, on the other hand, averages 360
parts per tool and is removed fromthe machine only by natural wear. The
XPF clearly outperforms the previous
competitor cut tap in the categories
of cost efficiency and productivity.
More importantly, it is able to provide
complete confidence to the operators at
Scania, knowing that the XPF they put
into their spindle will always provide
satisfactory results equivalent to their
quality standard.

The XPF form tap is used for machining the threads of the differential housing.

Scania R 480 6x4 Streamline, Highline cab with B-double combination and Scania R 440 6x4 Streamline with general cargo. Photo courtesy: Scania.
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Fast & Furious Tooling Performance
NI-SFT spiral tap achieves stable tool life in heat-resistant alloys
Vis Huang, OSG Shanghai

OSG’s NI-SFT provides high performancefor tapping heat resistant alloys, suchas nickel alloy or Inconel 718 with ahardness of 40~45 HRC.
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Furious 7 (also known as Fast &Furious 7) is a 2015 American action
film and the seventh installment in
the Fast and the Furious franchise. The
previous installment, Fast & Furious 6,
grossed over $780 million worldwide
after its release in 2013. Furious 7 has
nearly doubled its previous record,earning over $1.5 billion worldwide,
making it the highest-grossing film in
the franchise, according to IMDb, an
Amazon.com owned online database.
In China, Furious 7 has also made 2.6
billion RMB (approximately 400 million
USD), and has created the highest box
office record in the history of Chinese
film market.

What we have learned from thisphenomenon is that the Chinese
population has a growing interest
towards the automobile industry,
and their choice of vehicle is also
evolving based on popular culture
and western influences. Ten years ago,
what the Chinese had considered firstwhen purchasing a car is its aesthetic
attractiveness. Today, however, people
have turned to pursue vehicles withhigh performance and state-ofthe-art technologies - such as theturbocharger.
A turbocharger is a turbine-driven
forced induction device used to boost

efficiency of an engine by forcing
approximately 5-20 percent themore air into the engine’s combustion machinability of S45C carbon steel.
chamber, which in turn creates more
Most exhaust gas turbochargers today
power. This technology allows smaller
can reach 600 degrees centigrade
turbocharged engines to achieve
or even higher during machining.
the same
Short tool life
performanceis a common
as larger nonobstacle when...OSG was able to demonstrateturbocharged
machining
engines in one
these
durablesuperior reliability, with the NI-SFT
acceleration andmaterials. Whenbeing able to consistently produce machining theon demand. For
instance, theapproximately 1,000 holes in every shell of theperformanceturbocharger,
trial.
of a 1.8T
tapping isturbocharger
necessary.
can reach
Taps can be
the same energy output of a 2.4L
abraded severely during machining.
engine with similar fuel consumption.
Under extreme cutting conditions,
Moreover, a turbocharger can boost
conventional taps may only produce
an engine’s horsepower without
several holes per tool.
significantly increasing its weight,
making it more efficient, compact,
In Tianjin, China, OSG has a customer
environmentally friendly, and a new
who manufactures turbochargers.
attractive option for automotive
This Chinese manufacturer is one ofmanufacturers and motorists alike.
the top leaders in the turbocharger
industry. Their turbocharged engine
Although turbocharged engines can
is manufactured with a special
be very efficient, they also run atmaterial that contributes to superior
immense speeds, operating underperformance and long engine life.
huge pressures and temperatures,
which can influence the working
life of the auto-engine. To prevent
overheating, turbochargers require
dedicated supply of oil and waterfor proper cooling. Moreover, partsof the turbocharger are generally
made of heat-resistant alloys, withcharacteristics such as high thermal
stability and resistance to fatigue anderosion. Machining heat-resistantalloys, however, is not an easy ordeal.
Heat-resistant alloys typically containelements such as iron, titanium,
chromium, nickel, vanadium,
tungsten and molybdenum, all ofwhich contribute to the materials’
high hardness, high toughness, low
specific gravity and high melting
point properties. These alloys are
Right: An image of a general turbocharger, which
is a turbine-driven forced induction device used toboost efficiency of an engine by forcing extra air
into the combustion chamber.
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For confidentiality reasons, the nameof the customer and details of theirturbocharger material cannot be
disclosed. However, what can beshared openly regarding this material
is that it has the same property as
heat-resistant alloys with hardness
above 35 HRC.

other hand, was able to produce
1,000 holes. More importantly, OSG
was able to demonstrate superiorreliability, with the NI-SFT being able
to consistently produce approximately
1,000 holes in every trial. With heatresistant alloys being materials withextremely poor machinability, OSG’sconsistent performance was beyond
The turbocharger shell requires
the customer’s expectation. In fact,
tapping holes that are 12mm inthey were so surprised by the result
diameter andthat it made20mm in depth.
them shake
Including OSG,
in
excitement.
Put our tools into the spindle
four cutting tool
Performanceand you will experience the fast
manufacturers
reliability
have initially
can
allow
and furious performance of OSG
competed for
manufacturers
tooling!
this application.
to better
After a careful
control andevaluation, OSG
monitorrecommended the NI-SFT spiral tap
production cost. Choosing the NI-SFT
to the customer. The non-coated
was a no-brainer. After all, who
NI-SFT is a tap series engineered
wouldn’t want a tool that can provide
specifically for heat-resistant alloys.
satisfactory predictable results every
The NI-SFT employed powered metaltime?
HSS to enhance wear resistance andavoid chipping in heat-resistant alloys. As heat-resistant alloys have become
Moreover, the NI-SFT has adopted
increasingly widespread in industrial
a 10° low spiral geometry, which
manufacturing, OSG has dedicatedencourages high rigidity and effective
a tremendous amount of resources
chip removal.
in research and development over
the years to offer manufactures with
The trial lasted for a week with
innovative cutting tool solutions
repetitive testing. The turbocharger issuitable for their applications witha very complex piece of machinery. All complete confidence. Put ourcomponents within the turbocharger
tools into the spindle and you willmust be precisely coordinated inexperience the fast and furious
order to achieve optimal performance. performance of OSG tooling!
Reliability is a key determinant in thisparticular trial as heat resistant alloys
can be costly, so is scrapping a part.
Under identical cutting condition,
the competitor manufacturers
averaged 380 holes. OSG, on the
Above: Turbocharger cutaway on a sports vehicle motor.
Right: Turbo on a diesel engine.

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PRODUCT PICKUPADO-SUS

Coolant-through carbide drill
for stainless steel and titanium
alloy
The ADO-SUS is one of OSG’s latest
innovations for drilling stainless steel
and titanium alloy with predictable
and consistent tool life. This coolantthrough carbide drill series has adopted
a tool geometry that emphasizes
sharpness to reduce work hardening,
thereby prolonging tool life for postprocessing including reaming andtapping. Its new flute form encourages
the creation 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 to suppress heat generation andto facilitate smooth chip evacuation indifficult-to-machine materials.

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AD/ADOThe next generation highperformance carbide drill series
designed for every drilling
application
The AD / ADO is OSG’s next generationhigh performance carbide drill series.
The AD series is OSG’s premium line ofsolid carbide drills. The ADO is a coolantfed version of the AD drill series and isavailable in sizes up to 30x diameter. The
AD / ADO series’ special point design
allows it to dramatically inhibit margin
wear when machining carbon steel
and cast iron. Smooth chip evacuation
capability further allows low thrust anddisturbance-free machining torque,making this series highly adaptable to avariety of machining environments.

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PRODUCT PICKUPXPFHigh performance forming tap
for materials up to 35 HRC

The XPF represents a new evolution in
forming tap technology. This series isengineered to generate up to 50 percent
less torque versus other forming taps,
making it feasible to tap materials up to
35 HRC and sizes up to M45 in diameter.
Its low-torque design allows for longer
tool life at faster speeds. With theaddition of OSG’s proprietary V coating,wear resistance can be further enhanced.
The XPF is available with or without
coolant holes, and in standard or longshank style.

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Carbide
Burnishing
Drill

Custom tool for machining
complex holes and countersink
In addition to standard catalog items,
OSG also offers custom tooling solutions
designed to fulfill specific needs. Thiscarbide burnishing drill was customized
specifically for an automotive
application, and excels in the machiningof complex holes and countersink.
Tool customization can often help
simplify tool management by combing
machining process, saving both toolingand labor cost while maintaining therequired accuracy.

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OSG NEWS2017 Exhibition Schedule
Global Events

Feb 7-9 Expo Manufactura
Cintermex
Monterrey, Mexico

Feb 28 - Mar 3 VTM

Odense, Denmark

Mar 7-8 AeroDef
		Manufacturing

Fort Worth, Texas, USA

Mar 7-10 Intec

Leipzig, Germany

Mar 7-11 INTERMOLD KOREA
Goyang, South Korea

Mar 12-17 Grainger Show

Orlando, Florida, USA

Apr 4-7 Industrie Lyon
Lyon, France

Apr 12-15 INTERMOLDTokyo, Japan

Apr 17-22 CIMT

Beijing, China

Apr 18-20 Fastenal		 Customer Expo

Nashville, Tennessee, USA

Apr 22-24 ISA Convention

Denver, Colorado, USA

May 9-13 EXPOMAFESão Paulo, Brazil

May 12-14 EASTECWest Springfield,
Massachusetts, USA

May 30-Jun 2 Moulding Expo
Stuttgart, Germany

Jun 14-15 Amerimold

Rosemont, Illinois, USA

OSG participated at the INTERMOLD 2016 from
April 20-23 at the Intex Osaka in Osaka, Japan.
As its name suggests, the exhibition showcased
products used in die / mold and metal stamping
related industries. According to the INTERMOLD
Development Association, approximately 47,756
visitors participated at the 4-day event. At theexhibition OSG introduced a number of new
milling solutions, such as the Phoenix indexable
series PSTW and PXMC, as well as expanded
offering from its thread mill series.
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		 Paris Air Show

Le Bourget, Paris, France

Sep 18-23 EMO

Hannover, Germany

Sep 25-28 CMTS

Ontario, Canada

Oct 9-13 MSV

Brno, Czech Republic

Oct 17-19 National Industrial
		 Fastener & Mill		 Supply Expo
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Oct 18-21 MECT

Nagoya, JapanOct 24-27 Tool Tech

Goyang, South Korea

Nov 22-25 DAMEX

Daegu, South Korea

Dec 8-9 Fastenal		 Employee Expo
Orlando, Florida, USA

The 9th CCMT (China CNC Machine Tool) fair took place from April 11-15, 2016at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). CCMT’s exhibition spacemeasures approximately 120,000 square meters & has an estimate attendee
total of 140,000. At CCMT OSG introduced its A Brand offering along with otherindustry specific tooling solutions.

Facility Expansion

OSG opens new U.S. headquarters in Texas
OSG is continuing to expand its presence throughout theUnited States by opening a new headquarters at 1945 West
Walnut Hill Lane in Irving, Texas.
Opened on September 1, 2016, the 58,337 square-footfacility does not only serve as the company’s U.S. corporate
headquarters, but it is also a regional distribution center
servicing customers in the south central region.
OSG plans to initially stock 10,000 SKU’s with plans to expand
to over 30,000 SKU’s. Mid-range goals are to add an OSG
training academy and provide regrinding/recoating services.
Through this Texas facility, OSG continues to improve service
levels to customers in the south central region by reducing
delivery times and the need for urgent shipping. In addition
to this new facility, OSG now has stocking locations withcustomer support available in four locations nationally
including Placentia, California, Forest Park, Georgia, andGlendale Heights, Illinois.

OSG opens new U.S. corporate headquarters in Irving, Texas.

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MEET OSG

OSG Around the World
Employee Interview with Dieter Prinz

OSG Corporation was founded in 1938, more than 78 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. Ourcommitment to innovation, services, total solutions and out-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 our employees are one of the greatest assets ofthe company. In this section, we will introduce our team members from around the world.

Photographs of Dieter and his motorcycle.

Dieter (left) and OSG Germany President Yasushi Suzuki at groundbreaking ceremony in Germany.

Tell us about your work &experience in the automotive
industry:

to conduct business in Germany. As
a cutting tool provider, we must
demonstrate quality assurance sothat our clients may have complete
confidence with our products, knowingthat the tool they put into their spindle
will give them a predictable result every
time. Everyday at OSG, we are always
looking for new solutions to help ourclients facilitate better manufacturing.

I started at OSG in May 2003 when
the Germany division was firstestablished and began promoting“schrumpftechnik” (shrinking technology)
for quick and accurate tool clamping
in Europe, particularly in the Germany
region. Shrink fit tooling is especiallybeneficial for high speed and highprecision production in automotive
manufacturing. By minimizing vibration,
greater productivity and quality can beachieved.
Fast delivery and strong costperformance are the basic requirements
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What is unique about the Germany
division at OSG?
When OSG Germany was firstestablished, we only had four staff
including myself. It is incredible tobe able to witness the growth andtransformation that OSG Germany has
gone through over the past decade.
What is unique about OSG Germany is
our work spirit. We believe that as longas we have good ideas and motivation,
there will be a way to succeed.

How do you spend time on yourday off?
When I am not working I enjoy riding
my motorcycle and watching sports.
Handball is very popular in Germany.

What is your favorite automotive tool?
My favorite OSG tool is the WDO coolant-through carbide drill.
Its unique point geometry creates sharp cutting action for
reduced thrust forces. With the addition of OSG’s proprietarycoating high drilling speeds can be achieved with long tool
life. The WDO series is the safeguard for quality and features
a comprehensive lineup with sizes available up to 30x
diameter to provide a solution for every drilling application in
automotive manufacturing.

Dieter and his colleagues in preparation for a major manufacturing exhibition in Europe.

The WDO is OSG’s
flagship coolant-throughcarbide drill series
designed to excel ina wide range of work
materials. The series
features a comprehensive
lineup with sizes
available up to 30x
diameter.

Flags outside of the OSG Germany office inGöppingen, Germany.

Dieter Prinz
Company Location: Germany
Position: General Manager AT (Austria)
Joined OSG: 2003
Motto: “Doesn’t work does not exist”

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