FEATURE:

REGRIND, REUSE, REDUCEOSG GLOBAL TOOLING MAGAZINE I SUMMER 2023

Enhancing sustainability by tool
reconditioning and recycling services

TECHNICAL INSIGHTGLOBAL REPORTS

OSG NEWSEMPLOYEE INTERVIEW

AE-VTSS Anti-vibration
Carbide End Mill Compatible
with Sliding Head Lathes

Denmark
MexicoUSA
China
BrazilOSG China Celebrates
20th Anniversary
Recaps fromJIMTOF 2022

in Germany

Striving for carbon-neutral products andproduction systems
A Message from the President
As awareness of climate change and disaster risk increases,
movements toward carbon neutrality and decarbonization
have accelerated. Environmental efforts are not only taking
place in industrial sectors, but are also highly visible in ourdaily life. Energy and resource conservation has become
today’s norm, with rapid spread of eco-friendly cars such as
electric vehicles, the shift to LED lighting and energy-saving
home appliances, the use of reusable bottles and bags, etc.
OSG has begun climate change scenario analysis based on
the TCFD (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures)
recommendations, which the company endorsed in October
2021. In the medium-term management plan “Beyond theLimit 2024” announced in January 2022, OSG declared carbon
neutrality, established a goal of achieving carbon neutrality in
FY2050, and set a 30 percent reduction rate in FY2030 versus
FY2019. In addition, we plan to calculate and evaluate Scope 3,
which encompasses emissions that are not produced by thecompany itself but by those that it is indirectly responsible
for, by fiscal 2030, and have begun efforts to contribute to the creation of a sustainable society by working to reduce CO2
emissions throughout the supply chain.
As a first step, we will install solar power generation equipment inside and outside the company premises and utilize CO2free electricity to reduce energy consumption and expand the use of renewable energy. In December 2022, we signed a
power purchase agreement to implement an agriculture type off-site solar sharing service where electricity will be procured
from OSG’s dedicated solar power plant (total panel output: approximately 4,500 kW) installed in the city, and the generated
electricity will be supplied to four factories, including the Oike Factory, for 20 years from February 2023 onward. Utilizationof CO2-free electricity derived from a dedicated solar power plant will reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 2,000 tons
annually.
Last year, we responded to the questionnaire on climate change by CDP, an international non-profit organization thatmanages the global environment disclosure system, and received a B score at the management level based on an 8-score
evaluation system (A, B, B-, C, C-, D, D- and F). Aiming to reach the A score leadership level, the momentum for environmental
activities is increasing within the company. In April 2023, we issued green bonds to finance the renovation of the Oike
Factory. In addition to maximizing the production capacity of carbide end mills, we will rebuild the factory to incorporate
renewable energy and energy conservation.
We are also focusing on the development of environmentally friendly products, mainly revolving forming taps. Forming
taps form threads by plastic deformation of the work material. Therefore, no chips are generated during tapping. Machine
downtime due to sudden tool changes caused by chips and removal of accumulated chips can be minimized, making
operations more efficient and reduces power consumption. In addition, chip removal work, which often relies on manuallabor, is reduced, and an “improvement in the work environment” can be expected. We place importance on responding towork materials and cutting conditions that match our customers’ machining environment, and are proceeding with further
development.
In this fiscal year, through organizational reforms, we have taken a drastic review of production efficiency and put in placea system to strengthen production technology. The entire group will work coherently to conserve energy, reduce costs,
enhance quality and shorten delivery time to improve both OSG’s business value and the realization of a sustainable society.

Nobuaki Osawa
President & COO of OSG Corporation

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SHAPE ITSUMMER 2023

3 Regrind, Reuse, Reduce

Technical Insight
9 AE-VTSS Anti-vibration Carbide End Mill Compatible with Sliding Head Lathes

Customer Report
13 Triple Productivity
17 The Total Package
19 Thread Milling in One Pass
21 Stepping Up Performance
23 Stable and Durable

Product Pickup
25 A-XPF Forming Tap, OSG Phoenix Indexable Flat Drill
26 ADO-MICRO Small Diameter Coolant-through Carbide Drill, AE-VTFE-N Carbide
End Mill

OSG News
27 OSG China Celebrates 20th Anniversary
28 JIMTOF 2022

Meet OSG
29 Employee Interview in Germany

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Regrind, Reuse, Reduce
Enhancing sustainability by tool reconditioning and recycling services
Masatoshi Kageyama
OSG Corporation
As a global company manufacturing responsible products, OSG is committed to a healthy planet and society.
In order to reduce environmental impact, OSG actively implements initiatives relating to resource and energy
conservation, waste reduction, prevention of pollution, and material recycling in various processes throughout the
OSG Group.
OSG’s tool reconditioning program is a part of the company’s commitment to promote resource conservation and to
improve energy efficiency in its business activities.

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Figure 1. Process of tool reconditioning.

Recoating

0204

Regrinding

Inspection

Tool Reconditioning

01

05

Inspection
upon arrival

The primary benefit of tool reconditioning is obvious:
reduction in overall tooling costs. Although many
shops regrind their own drills, few shops have given
thought to regrinding high performance cutting
tools, even though substantial cost savings can beobtained. These efforts not only save customers
thousands of dollars each year but are also
environmentally friendly and sustainable.

Packaging andshipment

Figure 2. The condition of a 3-flute drill before and after tool
reconditioning. With the capability and expertise to bringworn cutting tools back to life for a fraction of the cost of a newtool, reconditioning is highly economical and environmentallyfriendly.

Before3

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AfterFigure 3. Significant cost reduction can be achieved by tool regrinding alone.

Cost Comparison of Carbide Drills (New vs. Regrind)*(Yen)
350,000

Regrind● ADO-TRS-5D φ10

New Purchase

300,000
250,000
200,000

10 Regrinds =150,000

70%

100,000
50,000

Cost Cut!

0
New Tool

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

6th

7th

8th

9th

10th

(Number of New Tools and Regrinds)*Result may vary based on product and cutting condition.

As a comprehensive cutting tool manufacturer,
OSG is capable of regrinding and recoating an arrayof products, such as solid carbide tools, HSS tools,
PCD tools, rolling dies, specials, and more. Tool
reconditioning services provided by OSG restore used
tools to like-new condition. OSG’s tool reconditioning
division uses original OSG manufacturing drawings
for all regrinding processes. OSG Group companies
also adhere to the OSG quality control manualand use the same inspection equipment used by
the manufacturing division during the inspection
procedures. With tool reconditioning facilities in
14 countries, OSG can respond to customer needs
worldwide.
In addition to tool reconditioning, OSG also offers
customization services to help manufacturers optimize
machining based on individual application needs.

Figure 4. An example of a tool modification to minimize burrs during drilling.

Before(Standard Cutting Edge)

After(Customized Cutting Edge)

Furthermore, carbide tools that can no longer be
reground can be recycled through OSG’s groupcompany’s carbide recycling program. Cemented
carbide materials contain a large amount ofrare metals. Carbide recycling reduces material
consumption and contributes to environmental
preservation.

Before(Standard Cutting Edge)

After(Customized Cutting Edge)

Carbide tools thatcan no longer be
reground can berecycled through
OSG’s groupcompany Nihon
Hard Metal’s carbide
recycling program.

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4Group Company Highlight:
Aoyama Seisakusho Co., Ltd.
As one of the world leaders inmetalworking cutting tools, OSG has
the unique ability to rejuvenate used
tools to like-new condition. In Japan,
OSG Corporation’s group company
Aoyama Seisakusho offers regrinding
and recoating services for carbide andHSS tools such as taps, drills and end
mills, and special tools. In addition to
OSG products, Aoyama Seisakusho canrestore other manufacturers’ toolingto print. Tool modifications can also be
fulfilled upon request.

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1. Aoyama Seisakusho’s headquarters is located adjacent to the OSG Academy in Toyokawa, Aichi, Japan.
2. Masahiro Oshino, president of Aoyama Seisakusho.
3. Aoyama Seisakusho’s office.
4. Aoyama Seisakusho’s machine operators pose for a photograph.
5. Aoyama Seisakusho’s manufacturing facility.

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Aoyama Seisakusho offers regrinding and recoating services for carbide and HSS tools such as taps, drills, end mills, and special tools.

Aoyama Seisakusho became a part of the OSG Group in 1986.
Three years later, Aoyama Seisakusho relocated its headquarters
and production facility to Toyokawa, Aichi, Japan. Today,
Aoyama Seisakusho employs approximately 80 employees. In
addition to tool reconditioning and custom products, Aoyama
Seisakusho specializes in the manufacturing and sale ofbandsaws, circular saw blades and bits.
“As a member of the OSG Group, we always strive to achieve
and deliver the best possible result for our clients,” said Masahiro
Oshino, president of Aoyama Seisakusho. “We will continue
to support the manufacturing industry worldwide with highefficiency, high accuracy and long tool life products,” said
Oshino.

From right, bandsaws and bits. In addition to tool
reconditioning, Aoyama Seisakusho specializes in the
manufacturing and sale of bandsaws, circular saw
blades and bits.

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SHAPE IT   FeatureAoyama Seisakusho Drip Coffee Bags
Aoyama Seisakusho creates promotional items annually
to give to customers during special occasions andevents. One of its most famously known items is thecompany’s original drip coffee bag.
Rather than making another orthodox approach topromotional gifts, such as pens and mugs, President
Masahiro Oshino wanted to create a unique andmemorable gift for clients to enjoy.
“I didn’t want to make just another pen to give to ourclients, which may be tossed into the trash,” said Oshino.
“As a responsible company, we should be mindful of
every environmental impact we make.”
As a coffee enthusiast, Oshino thought that drip coffee
bag would make a practical and enjoyable promotional
item. In March 2017, Oshino collaborated with a
specialty coffee shop in Toyokawa, Aichi, where thecompany is headquartered at, and the first original drip
coffee bag was made. Only high-ranked coffee beansfrom the specialty coffee category are used in Aoyama
Seisakusho’s drip coffee bag, which not only makes
this promotional item unique, but also delicious. Morethan six years later, Aoyama Seisakusho now offers thisunique promotional item in 12 different styles featuring
coffee beans from Guatemala, Brazil, Ethiopia andIndonesia.

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1. Aoyama Seisakusho’s original
drip coffee bag.

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2. 3. Aoyama Seisakushopresident Masahiro Oshinobrews coffee for guests at theoffice.

“Pens don’t usually ignite conversations,” said Oshino.
“But coffee can,” he says. “It brings people together andis a great conversation starter.”

The OSG GroupOSG Corporation has individual production facilities for designated tooling lines including taps, HSS drills and end
mills, carbide drills and end mills, rolling dies and gauges, tool coating, and machine tools. In addition to OSG’s own
product lineup, OSG also fulfills customer needs with its domestic group companies specialized in their respective
fields. Each domestic group company manufacturers and sells the products they specialize in. Together, they offer abroad lineup of products and services, including the manufacturing of carbide materials and cutting tools, coating
and regrinding services, as well as sales of machinery. They also offer various custom services, ensuring that eachand every client will always receive products that suit their desired processing environment.
Internationally, OSG has a global network of over 65 business offices in 33 countries, which provides its production
sites with accurate feedback about user needs so that the company can quickly design, develop, manufacture anddeliver products that precisely meets those needs.

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AE-VTSS
Anti-vibration carbide end mill compatible withsliding head lathes
Kotaro Niimi
OSG Corporation Applications Engineer(End Mill Development Division)

In the world of manufacturing, efforts are constantly
being made to reduce costs. In addition to highefficiency and long tool life, ability to achieve
unattended machining with minimal operator input
has also become a highly sought quality in cutting
tools in recent years.
Sliding head lathes are highly accurate multi-axis
CNC machines that provide a single setup solution
for complex processing. They especially excel at
producing parts of the same shape with great
efficiency and stability. With capabilities to finish
delicate parts in one setup and quicker job cycle
than traditional fixed head machines, sliding
head lathes are one of the best equipment
for unattended machining with little or no
human intervention.
End mills used in sliding headlathes are generally used forslotting and D-cutting (frontal
milling). In spring 2022, OSG
has released the AE-VTSS
carbide end mill with
optimized specifications
that contributeto unattended
machining
operations in
sliding headlathes.

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1. Superior Cutting Chip Control
Even if the material removal volume per part is small, chip trouble is likely to arise as the number of work pieces
increases. Figure 1 depicts long and distorted cutting chips created by an end mill with conventional (straight)
cutting edge geometry from plunging in SUS304. These inconsistent chips may wrap around the spindle as themachining continues. If the cutting chips become tangled around the spindle, the machine must be stopped forchip removal, which leads to reduced productivity.
OSG’s AE-VTSS is engineered with an original bottom cutting edge hook shape (PAT. P. in Japan) that contributes
to the creation of stable chip shape and improves chip evacuation. The bottom cutting edge of conventionalend mills are generally straight, but the AE-VTSS is designed with a bow shape from the outer peripheral sidethat leads to the center as illustrated in figure 3.
During product development, cutting simulations were used extensively to determine the optimal
specifications of the hook shape. Figure 1 depicts chip generation with a conventional (straight) cutting edge.
In contrast, figure 2 illustrates chip generation by the hook shape design. Comparing the two, the hook shapeproduces chips with stronger curl. In fact, as demonstrated in figure 2, the hook shape produces curled chips ina stable manner, which minimizes chip evacuation troubles such as the tangling of chips with the cutting tool.

Hook Shape Cutting Edge

Straight Cutting Edge
Ø 6 mmTool DiameterØ 6 mmWork Material

SUS304Work Material

SUS304Vc

60 m/minVc

60 m/minVf

140 mm/min

Vf

140 mm/min

f0.044 mm/rev

f

0.044 mm/rev

ap

3 mm

ap

3 mm

Tool Diameter

Hook Shape Cutting Edge
Tool DiameterØ 6 mmWork Material

SUS304Vc

60 m/minVf

140 mm/min

f0.044 mm/rev

ap

3 mm

Figure 1. Cutting chips created by an end mill with conventional(straight) cutting edge from plunging in SUS304.

Figure 2. Cutting chips created by the AE-VTSS end mill with hookshape cutting edge from plunging in SUS304.

Figure 3. AE-VTSS’s 3-flute specification and bottom cuttingedge hook shape.

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In a cutting trial, the straight cutting edge end mill and the AE-VTSS end mill with hook shape cutting edge arecompared by plunging 37 holes continuously. As depicted in figure 4, cutting chips are wrapped around the straightcutting edge end mill whereas the AE-VTSS with hook shape cutting edge is chip trouble-free. As demonstrated
in this cutting trial, the AE-VTSS’s hook shape cutting edge effectively suppresses chip evacuation troubles tocontribute to stable and uninterrupted machining.
Tool DiameterØ 6 mmWork Material

SUS304

Processing Method

Plunging

Vc

50 m/minn

2,650 min-1

Straight Cutting Edge

Vf

50 mm/min

ap

3 mm

Coolant

Non-water-soluble

MachineVertical machining center (BT40)

Hook Shape Cutting Edge

Figure 4. Condition of end mills after plunging 37 holes in SUS304. Cutting chips are wrapped around the straight cutting edge end mill
whereas the AE-VTSS with hook shape cutting edge can continued to be used.

2. Multi-functional
The number of cutting tools that can be attached to a sliding head lathe is limited. Taken this characteristic in mind,
the AE-VTSS is developed as a multi-functional 3-flute end mill that excels in plunging, slotting and side milling. The
multi-functionality of the AE-VTSS contributes to the consolidation of machining processes, reduction of setup time,
and tool change time to maximize the performance of sliding head lathes.

3. Variable Lead Geometry to Suppress Vibration
In a sliding head lathe, the workpiece is usually clamped into position by a chuck. Compared to clamping in
CNC machining centers, machining with a sliding head lathe has lower rigidity and is more prone to chattering.
Figure 5 illustrates a cutting trial between a conventional 2-flute end mill and the AE-VTSS. Chattering and burrs
occurred after 2,000 passes with the conventional 2-flute end mill. The AE-VTSS, on the other hand, exhibits stableperformance, good machined surface with no burrs even after 3,000 passes at a more aggressive cutting condition.
OSG’s AE-VTSS’ unequal spacing of teeth and variable-lead geometry have effectively minimized chattering toenable stable and high-efficiency milling even in a setup with low rigidity.
Tool

Conventional (2-flute)SizeØ 6 mmWork Material

SCM435

Processing Method

AE-VTSS (3-flute)
5mm

Ø 15 Bar material hexagonal processingVc

75 m/min

85 m/minn

4,000 min-1

4,500 min-1

Vf

320 mm/min

675 mm/min

fz

0.04 mm/t

ap

13mm

0.05 mm/t
1 mm

Coolant

Non-water-soluble

MachineSliding head lathe

Figure 5. Cutting condition and work shape image of a cutting trial between a conventional 2-flute end mill and the AE-VTSS 3-flute end mill.

4. Tool Geometry Optimal for Sliding Head Lathes
Space inside the sliding head lathe is limited. Depending on the positioning of the tool changer and workpiece,
sometimes a cutting tool cannot be used as is based on its overall length.
During the development process of the AE-VTSS, sliding head lathe manufacturers were surveyed regarding the
optimum overall length of end mills. Based on these feedback, the AE-VTSS is designed to feature an overall lengthof 50 mm or less.
11 SHAPE IT   Technical Insight5. DUARISE Coating for Long Tool Life
The AE-VTSS end mill employs OSG’s DUARISE coating with excellent lubricity, wear resistance, superior frictionresistance and high oxidation temperature qualities.
The DUARISE coating is composed of a heat resistant layer, a low friction layer, and an adhesion reinforcing layer as
depicted in figure 6. Its multi-layer construction suppresses thermal cracks to prolong tool life. The surface of thecoating is smoothed to remove granular irregularities called droplets to improve the quality of the machined surface
as illustrated in figure 7.
Figure 8 illustrates the superior tool life of the AE-VTSS. In the cutting trial, wear wide of the peripheral cuttingedge by four end mills are measured after milling 70 m in SUS304. The AE-VTSS demonstrates high durability withminimal wear whereas the other end mills exhibit significantly greatly wear.

Multi-Layer Construction

Adhesion Reinforcing Layer
Carbide Material

Tool DiameterØ 12 mmWork Material

SUS304

Processing Method

Slotting

Vc

50 m/minn

1,330 min-1

Vf

160 mm/min

ap

2.4 mmCoolant

Water-soluble

MachineVertical machining
center (BT40)

Wear Width of Peripheral Cutting Edge (mm)Figure 6. Composition of OSG’s DUARISE coating.

Figure 7. From left, conventional coating and the DUARISE coating.

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AE-VTSS

Conventional ProductCompetitor A

Competitor B

0.10
0.08
0.06
0.04
0.02

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

Milling Distance (m)AE-VTSS

Conventional

Competitor A

Competitor B

Figure 8. Wear resistance comparison

The AE-VTSS is one of OSG’s latest milling innovations optimally designed for sliding headlathes to achieve efficient, precise, and repeatable stable cutting of unattended machining
over long periods to reduce production costs. The AE-VTSS is designed to support a wide
range of milling operations in stainless steel, cast iron, carbon steel, alloy steel and hardened
steel (up to 40 HRC). The new offering is available from diameter 3 mm up to 12 mm, with a
total of seven items, and will continued be expanded to better fulfill evolving needs.

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From left, OSG Scandinavia sales engineer Morten Larsen and ECM Industries apprentice Asker Jaedicke Christiansen
pose for a photograph at the ECM Industries production facility in Egtved, Denmark.

Triple Productivity
ADO-TRS 3-flute coolant-through carbide drill triples feed rate and doubles tool life in windturbine part productionPeter Cramer Jensen
OSG Scandinavia

OSG products contribute to an array of manufacturingindustries to drive better results and productivity. In
addition to the automotive, die and mold and aerospaceindustries, OSG also supports power generation metal
cutting of large parts and difficult-to-machine materials
with precision cutting tools and optimal solutions.

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ECM Industries A/S, a metalworking supplier, hasrecently leveraged OSG’s drilling solution in its
production of cone bracket, which is a mounting partin wind turbine. Established since 1977, ECM Industries
is located in Øster Starup near Egtved in Denmark. With
decades of experience, ECM Industries has grown from

Established since 1977, ECM Industries A/S is located in Øster Starup near Egtved in Denmark. With decades of experience in metalworking,
ECM Industries has grown from a small forging company to a medium-sized company with approximately 100 employees, and continuously
invests in the development of production to provide optimum solutions for its clients to fulfill evolving needs.

a small forging company to a medium-sized company
with approximately 100 employees, and continuously
invests in the development of production to provide
optimum solutions for its clients to fulfill evolving
needs.
A little over a year ago, ECM Industries underwent
a significant expansion. Among the changes, a newZoller tool presetter was installed to ensure that all tool
solutions are measured and controlled. The ongoing
optimization with the Zoller solution has given thecompany improved insights into its tooling usage,
which is significant when it comes to large series
production. OSG Scandinavia is long time business
partner of ECM Industries, and dialogues pertaining
tool performance optimization are frequently
exchanged.
With the recent major order of cone brackets andincreased parts to be machined, Kasper Sørensen,
who is in charge of ECM Industries’ tool purchases,
consulted with OSG Scandinavia’s sales engineer
Morten Larsen to further accelerate productivity.
The cone brackets are made of ST52-3 (SS490 JIS)
low carbon steel. The annual production volume isestimated to be around 5,000 pieces per part. Each
workpiece requires the drilling of five 18 mm diameter
through holes at a depth of 25 mm. The workpieces aremachined using a Doosan VC510 vertical machining
center (BT40) with 7.5-percent water-soluble coolant.
ECM Industries was originally using a competitor
2-flute coolant-through carbide drill for the job.
Upon a detail evaluation of the application, Larsen
recommended OSG’s 18 mm diameter ADO-TRS-3D(EDP# 8721800) 3-flute coolant-through carbide drill.

The cone brackets are made of ST52-3 (SS490 JIS) low carbon steel.
The annual production volume is estimated to be around 5,000
pieces per part. Each workpiece requires the drilling of five 18 mm
diameter through holes at a depth of 25 mm.

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The ADO-TRS 3-flute coolant-through carbide drill is one of OSG’s latest drillinginnovations for ultra-machining efficiency in a wide range of materials. The ADO-TRS
is available from diameter 3 mm up to 20 mm, in processing depth of 3xD and 5xD,
and is suitable for applications in carbon steels, alloy steels, mild steels, cast iron andhardened steels.

The ADO-TRS 3-flute coolant-through carbide drill is oneof OSG’s latest drilling innovations for ultra-machining
efficiency in a wide range of materials. With capabilities
to resolve common challenges of 3-flute drills such as
high thrust force and poor chip evacuation, the
ADO-TRS has been nicknamed as the ‘Triple Revolution’drill, setting a new standard for 3-flute drills withreliable performance never witnessed before in the
cutting tool sector.
The ADO-TRS’ 3-flute specification offers greater balance
than 2-flute drills, which are more prone to chattering.
Moreover, the ADO-TRS enables superior roundness andimproved positioning in terms of hole precision. With
capability to excel under high-feed condition,
the ADO-TRS is able to minimize contact time withthe workpiece material, which reduces the probabilityof work hardening. The ADO-TRS is available fromdiameter 3 mm up to 20 mm, in processing depth of
3xD and 5xD, and is suitable for applications in carbon
steels, alloy steels, mild steels, cast iron and hardened
steels.
The competitor 2-flute drill was used at a cutting speedof 120 m/min (2,122 min-1) and a feed of 460 mm/min(0.22 mm/rev). The ADO-TRS 3-flute drill, in comparison,
can run at more than three times the feed, at a cutting
speed of 120 m/min (2,122 min-1) and a feed of
1,485 mm/min (0.7 mm/rev). Moreover, the tool life has
more than doubled.

15 SHAPE IT   Customer Report“For mass production, the ADO-TRS 3-flute carbide drill
is a good choice, as it has tripled the previous drill’s feed
rate and more than doubled the tool life,” said Sørensen.
“It is a much more productive solution, so it pays to pay
a little more for the tool solution,” Sørensen adds.
After drilling a total distance of more than 100 meters,
the ADO-TRS drill is sent for reconditioning. Sørensen isparticularly enthusiastic about the precision regrinding
services that OSG offers, where users can have theregrinding done at OSG’s plant in Japan over and over,with the used carbide drill being able to maintainthe same geometry and coating to ensure consistent
optimal performance over time.
“In addition to a significant reduction in downtime,
there is also a quality increase, which our customer has
also noticed,” Sørensen emphasizes.
ECM Industries’ client is a foreign producer ofwindmills, who previously had the parts manufactured
elsewhere. After ECM Industries became involved,
the client noticed an increase in quality. In addition,
due to the increase in productivity by the ADO-TRS
drill, ECM Industries is also able to take in additionaljobs, enabling the client to reduce the number ofsubcontractors. What started as three possible parts
has so far grown to 12 different parts and sizes, each ina fairly large number of pieces. ECM Industries expects
the number of jobs to further increase in the future.

OSG’s ADO-TRS 3-flute carbide drill is being presetted at a Zoller tool presetter.

New tooling solution for enhancing productivity is highly crucial to ECM Industries. OSG Scandinavia provided
ECM Industries with in-house training courses in drilling in fall 2021, which involved cutting demos on one of ECM
Industries’ machines.
“This will enable our employees to evaluate the tool and cutting condition on the spot, and learn to optimize thedrilling process first-hand,” said Sørensen. “New innovations from OSG are important to us and we highly value ourpartnership,” said Sørensen.

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Volkswagen de México’s manufacturing facility in Silao, Guanajuato, Mexico, which opened in 2013.

The Total Package
V-CPM-OIL-POT eliminates tap breakage in crankshaft production
Vanesa Aguilera, Francisco Arteaga and Mario Castro
OSG Royco
Founded in 1964, Volkswagen de México is the Mexican subsidiary of the German motor
vehicle manufacturer Volkswagen Group. In January 2013, a Volkswagen engine plant
was opened in Silao in the central Mexican state of Guanajuato. This factory has a total
area of 60 hectares and an annual capacity of 420,000 engines, according to Volkswagen’s
official press release.
Recently, Volkswagen de México was encountering threading problems in its productionof crankshaft used in six of its car models at the Silao plant. The crankshaft is made ofsteel (TL1438, ASTM 1040) and has a production volume of approximately 37,000 pieces
per month. Volkswagen de México has been making this part since 2013. Each crankshaft
requires the threading of eight M10 x 1 through holes. The drill hole size is dia. 9 mm
and 15 mm deep. Unior’s AF series crankshaft machines are used for the machining.
The 3-axis unit with work tool revolvers and a NC swivel table allows the machine tosimultaneously process two workpieces.
Volkswagen de México was encountering threading problems in its production of crankshaft usedin six of its car models. The crankshaft is made of steel (TL1438, ASTM 1040) and has a production
volume of approximately 37,000 pieces per month.

17 SHAPE IT   Customer ReportVolkswagen de México was originally using three othercutting tool brands for the application. The competitor
taps required long processing time due to frequent tool
breakage, which affected the overall production cost
as more taps had to be purchased and replaced. More
importantly, the machine does not detect when thetool breaks and would continue processing with a new
crankshaft with the broken tool, which leads to multiple
scraps.
Volkswagen de México was aware of the OSG brand because
OSG Royco’s representatives Francisco Arteaga and MarioAlberto Castro frequently visit the factory. An opportunity
to test cut arise soon after OSG Royco made a commercial
alliance with DECA (tool management for Volkswagen),which is optimum for monitoring tooling tests.

The M10 x 1 competitor taps were used at a cutting
speed of 20 m/min (636 min-1). Oil was used for the
lubricant. Upon a detail evaluation of the application,
Arteaga and Castro recommended OSG Royco’s spiralpoint tap V-CPM-OIL-POT M10x1 (6HX VC10 TiCN). Under
identical cutting condition, OSG Royco’s point tap isable to improve tool life by 25 percent. Furthermore, it
has completely eliminated the issue of tool breakage,enabling Volkswagen de México to improve cost per unit.

1“One of the competitive advantages that OSG offers is fastdelivery time since it has a factory in Guanajuato,” said José
Ivanoe Robles Barrón, who is responsible for the crankshaft
application. “Additionally, OSG has a wide variety of highquality products and services including regrinding andrecoating,” Barrón adds.
OSG Royco was established in 1994. Its sales office andmanufacturing facility are located in Mexico City and Toluca
respectively. In 2016, OSG Royco’s Guanajuato Tech Center(GTO Tech Center) was completed to accelerate productdevelopment as well as to provide training for the local
tooling community.
“I really appreciate OSG’s attention
and ability to solve our problems,”
said Barrón. “OSG’s presence here
is invaluable as it gives me a lot of
confidence knowing that they arenever going to leave me without atool,” said Barrón.

OSG Royco’s original spiral point tap
V-CPM-OIL-POT M10x1 (6HX VC10 TiCN).

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1. Each crankshaft requires the threading of eight M10 x 1 through holes. The drill hole size is dia. 9 mm and 15 mm deep.
2. From left, OSG Royco sales coordinator Francisco Arteaga, Volkswagen de México tool engineer José Ivanoe Robles Barrón and OSG Roycosales representative Mario Alberto Castro pose for a photograph at Volkswagen’s manufacturing facility in Silao, Guanajuato, Mexico.

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The AT-1 is a revolutionary 1-pass thread mill engineered for highquality threading. Conventional thread mills often require several
passes to generate a thread. The AT-1’s capability to generatethreads in one pass lies in its unique tool geometry.

Thread Milling in
One Pass
AT-1 thread mill slashes machining time in artificial lift systemcomponent production
Bob Kress
OSG USAFounded in 2014, Flowco Production Solutions is an artificial
lift solution provider for the oil and gas industry. The company
specializes in the design, manufacturing, and installation of
artificial lift systems. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, USA,
Flowco Production Solutions currently has 30 locations acrossNorth America.
Flowco Production Solutions is committed to achieving thehighest standards of manufacturing quality. The company
always strives to safely maximize the lifespan and efficiencyof oil and gas wells by using high-performance parts andcomponents in all of its artificial lift systems.
Recently, Flowco Production Solutions in Fort Worth, Texas,
was seeking to resolve a threading issue on its productionof flanges and blocks made of AISI 4130 L80 material. The
application requires the threading of blind holes that are
7/8-9 UNC in size at a depth of 1.1-inch (27.94 mm). A Hass
VF-5/40 vertical machining center and a YCM TV188B verticalmachining center are used for the processing.
Flowco Production Solutions was originally using a competitor
thread mill for the application but was troubled by slow cycle

19 SHAPE IT   Customer Reporttime and tool breakage. Seeking to improve machining
performance, Flowco Production Solutions contacted its
tool distributor Kenny McClure, MSC Industrial Supply’s
senior metalworking specialist, who reached out to OSG for
tooling recommendations. Upon a detail evaluation of theapplication, OSG recommended the A Brand AT-1 threadmill.
The A Brand AT-1 is a revolutionary 1-pass thread millengineered for high-quality threading. Conventional threadmills often require several passes to generate a thread. Withtwo registered patented technologies, the AT-1’s capability
to generate threads in one pass lies in its unique toolgeometry. The first patented technology is the AT-1’s lefthand helix geometry. Conventional right-hand helix threadmill is vulnerable to deflection as the cutting process begins
from the tip. In contrast, the AT-1’s right-hand cut andleft-hand helix geometry begins the cutting process fromthe shank side, thereby minimizes deflection. The second
patented technology is the unequal spacing and variable
lead flute geometry, which is commonly applied in end
mills. The unequal spacing and variable lead flute geometry
minimizes chatter.

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2. A photograph of Flowco Production
Solutions’ 67,000 square feet Fort Worth, Texas
location. Founded in 2014, Flowco Production
Solutions is an artificial lift solution provider
for the oil and gas industry. Photo courtesy of
Flowco Production Solutions.
3. By leveraging OSG’s AT-1 1-pass threadmill, Flowco Production Solutions is able tosignificantly reduce machining time in its
artificial lift system component production.

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1. From left, Flowco Production Solutions machinist Mark Lopez, OSG applications engineer
Daniel Dominski, OSG district sales manager Bob Kress, MSC senior metal working specialist
Kenny McClure, Flowco Production Solutions senior manufacturing engineer Robert Jacksonand Flowco Production Solutions NC programmer Dustyn Boyd pose for a photograph during a
cutting trial with the AT-1 thread mill.

The competitor 7/8-9 thread mill was used at 2,315 rpm
and 3.1 ipm. Three passes were needed, requiring a totalof six minutes to process a hole. A 7/8-9 (0.539-inch cutter
diameter, 2-inch length of cut, 5-flute) AT-1 thread mill
(EDP# 1662502417) was brought in for the test run.
OSG’s AT-1 ran at 2,122 rpm (91 m/min) and 10.61 ipm(270 mm/min) in a single pass, completing a hole in
30 seconds, which is 12 times the efficiency versus thecompetitor thread mill. This application has an annualpart production of only 120 pieces. However, the boostin efficiency has generated a cost savings of $10,984 USD
versus the competitor tool.
This success led to additional trials of the AT-1 in different
thread sizes. Flowco Production Solutions was troubled
by tool breakage issues with the original competitor toolin their 3/4-10 UNC application, which has an annual
production volume of 3,600 parts. The competitor tool wasused at 2,315 rpm and 3.148 ipm. Four passes were needed,requiring a total of two minutes to thread a hole. A 3/4-10(0.461-inch cutter diameter, 1.7-inch length of cut, 5-flute)AT-1 thread mill (EDP# 1662502117) was brought in for thetest run. Both the competitor tool and the AT-1 had issuesof breakage during initial testing. To resolve the challenge,

OSG applications engineer Daniel Dominski was dispatched
to inspect the cutting condition on-site. After conducting
a few tests, it was determined that compensation wasneeded on the feed rate to prevent over engagement of thethread mill. With the adjustment, the AT-1 was able to slash
machining time from two minutes to 54 seconds, running
at 1,864 rpm (68.5 m/min), 1.8 ipm (45.72 mm/min) andcompleting a thread in just one pass. An estimated costsavings of $50,635.41 USD will be achieved by switching to
the AT-1 thread mill.
With the significant processing improvements made by the
OSG A Brand AT-1, Flowco Production Solutions is currently
testing additional applications throughout the shop to
maximize productivity. Five cost savings have already been
completed, ranging from $2,407 USD to $50,635 USD,
totaling to $96,547 USD.
“OSG’s thread mills are by far the best in the market,” said
Robert Jackson, senior manufacturing engineer at Flowco
Production Solutions. “For one of our most time-consuming
applications, we are able to reduce machining time fromnine minutes per hole to 30 seconds per hole,” said Jackson.
“It’s an unbelievable cost savings for our company.”

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Fuyan Plastics’ facility in Fujian Province, China.

Stepping Up Performance
WXL-SBD end mill improves tool life and machining stability in shoe mold production
Puhua XuOSG Shanghai
Injection molding is a manufacturing process of producing
plastic parts by injecting molten material into a mold, where
it cools and hardens to the configuration of the cavity. Molds
used in injection molding are commonly constructed fromhardened steel, pre-hardened steel, aluminum, and berylliumcopper alloy.
Footwear, such as rubber shoes, flip-flops, and shoe soles, arecommonly made by injection molding. Recently,
Fuyan Plastics Co., Ltd. in Fujian Province, China, wasseeking for productivity improvement in its shoe moldproduction. Founded in 2012, Fuyan Plastics specializes in the
manufacturing of plastics molds, a majority of which are shoemolding. Currently, Fuyan Plastics employs approximately 170
staff in its 6,000-square-meter factory. About 1,500-squaremeter of space is dedicated to mold manufacturing. As thecompany continues to grow, Fuyan Plastics’ management
team looks to increase capacity and have recently ordered 30
additional machining centers.

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Fuyan Plastics processes at least 50 sets of molds per month.
Each mold is made for a specific product and is not mass
produced. The output of each mold also varies. Fuyan Plastics
was troubled by one of its shoe mold applications made of738H pre-hardened plastic mold steel (equivalent to AISI P20)
with a hardness of around 32 to 35 HRC. The tolerance forsurface finish is Ra 1.6. The parts are processed using verticalmachining centers.
Fuyan Plastics originally used a R3 end mill from a Chinese
cutting tool manufacturer and experienced poor quality surface
finish and short tool life. After about 10 hours of machining, thetool would wear out and the surface finish of the machined part
would no longer meet the client’s requirement. There were also
cases where the tool would break during machining, affecting
the surface of the workpiece and requiring it to be reworked.
Fuyan Plastics was highly dissatisfied with the performanceof the existing end mill and was in search for a new toolingsolution for better performance, tool life and stability.

2. A Mazak VARIAXIS i-600 5-axis
vertical machining center.

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1. A shoe mold made of 738H
pre-hardened plastic moldsteel (32 to 35 HRC).

Fuyan Plastics contacted OSG for technical assistancethrough a distributor. After visiting the manufacturing
facility to evaluate the application and actual machining
environment, OSG recommended a R3 WXL-SBD(EDP# 30190158) 2-flute premium high performanceball nose carbide end mill for the job. The WXL-SBD is astandard item at OSG Shanghai and is uniquely designed
to excel in high-speed machining of pre-hardened andhardened steels. The WXL end mill series features OSG’s WXL
nanocoating technology for superior durability.
Fuyan Plastics’ management team set a requirement of
22 hours of tool life for the cutting trial. The test tool wasused at a cutting speed of 283 m/min (15,000 min-1), a feed
rate of 3,000 mm/min, a radial depth of cut of 0.1 mm, andan axial depth of cut of 0.07 mm. Water-soluble coolant
was applied. OSG’s WXL-SBD was able to easily achieve
the tool life requirement on the premise of ensuring thespecified machined surface finish quality. After 22 hours ofmachining, the WXL-SBD exhibited minimal wear and could
continue to be used. Fuyan Plastics tested the
WXL-SBD on both 3-axis and 5-axis machining centers toverify the performance and stability of the tool.
The WXL-SBD was able to demonstrate consistent
performance far exceeding Fuyan Plastic’s expectation.

3. A Mazak VCN-530C 3-axis
vertical machining center.

Ultimately, OSG’s WXL-SBD has stepped up performanceby greatly improving tool life, reducing the number of toolchanges, avoiding rework caused by rough machining
surfaces due to tool wear, and ensuring smooth machining
for subsequent processes.

A R3 WXL-SBD (EDP# 30190158) 2-flute premium high performanceball nose carbide end mill. The WXL-SBD is a standard item at OSG
Shanghai and is uniquely designed to excel in high-speed machiningof pre-hardened and hardened steels. The WXL end mill series features
OSG’s WXL nanocoating technology for superior durability.

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From left, Aço Peças Demore Process Analyst Bruno Simon and OSG Sales Technician Anderson Scalginsky pose for a photograph at the
Aço Peças Demore manufacturing facility in Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Southern Brazil.

Stable and Durable
ADO-SUS coolant-through carbide drill stabilizes machining process and doubles tool
life in pistol barrel production
Lucas Sousa do Nascimento
OSG Sulamericana
Founded in 1974, Aço Peças Demore Ltda. is a manufacturer ofmetal-mechanic components for a wide range of industries including
automotive, aerospace, agricultural, military, energy, shipbuilding, andmore. Employing 250 staff, Aço Peças Demore’s manufacturing plant islocated in the city of Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Southern Brazil,
with an estimate plant area of 20,000-square-meter.
Recently, Aço Peças Demore was looking to improve the machining of
its pistol barrel production for the military industry, which the company
has been making for about three years. The pistol barrels are madeof ASTM 410 stainless steel (JIS SUS410) and has an annual estimate
production volume of 244,000 pieces. One blind hole at a depth of
55 mm is required to be drilled and reamed per part. The pistol barrels
are machined using a Mazak Nexus 150-II CNC turning center. Soluble
oil at 10 percent concentration is used for the machining.

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1. A pistol barrel made of
ASTM 410 stainless steel (JISSUS410).

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2. The ASTM 410 stainless steel pistol barrels aremachined using a Mazak Nexus 150-II CNC turning
center. One blind hole at a depth of 55 mm is required tobe drilled and reamed per part.

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Aço Peças Demore was originally using a competitor
coolant-through carbide drill with multi-layer coating
for the application. However, the machining was highly
unstable, with deviations in the straightness of hole andlow tool life. With the occurrence of deviations in the
drilling process, the reamer in the secondary operation
could not guarantee the dimensional requirement of thepart.
Troubled by the poor performance, Aço Peças Demore
reached out to OSG Sulamericana, a longtime partnerof the company, for technical support. As a pre-hole fora subsequent reaming operation, the most importantmatter to Aço Peças Demore is to maintain a low deviationof less than 0.05 mm during the drilling process. Upona detail evaluation of the machining environment, OSG
recommended an 8.4 mm diameter ADO-SUS-5D coolantthrough carbide drill (EDP# 8682840) for the application.
OSG’s ADO-SUS series has adopted a tool geometry thatemphasizes sharpness to reduce work hardening, thereby
prolonging tool life for post-processing including reaming
and tapping. Its unique flute form encourages the creationof small cutting chips, which is essential for trouble-freechip evacuation. Furthermore, the ADO-SUS has employeda unique oil hole design “MEGA COOLER” for diameter sizes
above 6 mm to suppress heat generation and to facilitatesmooth chip evacuation. With the addition of OSG’s
WXL coating, which has strong adhesion strength, high

The ADO-SUS drill retired after processing 1,070 holes
in stainless steel, more than doubled the tool life of thecompetitor drill.

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3. 4. Founded in 1974, Aço Peças Demore Ltda. is
a manufacturer of metal-mechanic components
for a wide range of industries including
automotive, aerospace, agricultural, military,energy, shipbuilding, and more. Employing 250
staff, Aço Peças Demore’s manufacturing plant
is located in the city of Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande
do Sul, Southern Brazil, with an estimate plantarea of 20,000-square-meter. Photos courtesy of
Aço Peças Demore Ltda.

resistance against welding can be achieved. Utilizing OSG’slatest cutting tool technology, the ADO-SUS series is capableof drilling stainless steel and titanium alloy with predictable
and consistent tool life, making efficient machining ofdifficult-to-machine materials a reality.
The competitor drill and the ADO-SUS carbide drill were
tested at the same cutting speed of 80 m/min (3,033 rpm)
and a feed rate of 0.07 mm/rev. The competitor drill achieved
a tool life of 400 pieces whereas the ADO-SUS was able tocomplete1,070 pieces before retiring due to wear. With theincrease in tool life, Aço Peças Demore is able to achieve a
cost reduction in the manufacturing process from R$1.81
per piece to R$0.94 per piece, which is equivalent to a costsavings of R$0.87 per piece. With an annual production
volume of 244,000 pieces, an annual savings of R$212,280
can be obtained. Moreover, scrapped parts caused by quality
issues have been eliminated.
“Before switching to the ADO-SUS, we had a highpercentage of scrapped parts caused by deviations from thedrilling operation,” said Aço Peças Demore Process Analyst
Bruno Simon.
After implementing the ADO-SUS drill, we are able tostabilize the machining, meet the dimensional requirementand double the tool life, which resulted in significant savingsin the manufacturing process, said Simon.

OSG’s ADO-SUS series has adopted a tool geometry that emphasizes
sharpness to reduce work hardening, thereby prolonging tool life
for post-processing including reaming and tapping. Its unique 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 6 mm to suppress heat generation and to facilitate smooth chip
evacuation.

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A-XPF
Forming Tap

The A-XPF is OSG’s latest high-efficiency andmulti-purpose forming tap. The A-XPF forms
threads by plastic deformation of the work
material and does not generate cutting chips.
The A-XPF enables the reduction of toolchange time caused by cutting chip troubles
and machine downtime required for removing
accumulated cutting chips. The A-XPF featuresa special chamfer specification (pat. in Japan)
for achieving low thrust. Its special thread
configuration (pat. in Japan) improves cuttingedge rigidity, making it less prong to chipping.
The A-XPF is made of powder metallurgy HSS(CPM) with high wear resistance. With the

Phoenix PDZ
Indexable Flat Drill

The OSG Phoenix PDZ indexable flat drill isengineered to accommodate a wide range ofapplications including drilling, counterboring,
inclined surface drilling, half-hole drilling, andmore. Excellent chip evacuation is achievedby the PDZ’s high precision finishing on theflutes, which improves rigidity, chip ejection
and reduces cutting forces. Moreover, the
PDZ’s designated insert features an enhanced
muscle breaker with superior chip breaking
ability that enables the tool to excel in drilling,
counterboring and turning applications.

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addition of a special coating (pat. pending inJapan), tool life can be further enhanced.
The A-XPF is a revolutionary product thatexcels in a wide range of work materials andcutting conditions with improved productivity,
such as small-diameter threading in stainlesssteel and high-speed threading in highhardness material of 30 HRC.

ADO-MICRO
Small Diameter Coolant-through Carbide Drill

The ADO-MICRO small diameter coolant-throughcarbide drill series is engineered for stable
and high efficiency drilling in small diameter
deep-hole applications. Poor chip evacuation
is a common complication in small diameter
deep-hole drilling. Micro sludges can be easily
accumulated around the outer periphery of the
cutting tool, which is a key cause of abrupt tool
breakage. The ADO-MICRO features a unique
double margin geometry with an extended
flute and shortened end margin to enhancechip evacuation capability. In addition to theoutstanding chip ejection performance, thedouble margin configuration supports thestraightness stability of the tool and reduces rifle
marks on the inner surface of holes. Furthermore,
the ADO-MICRO features a pair of large oil holes
and employs a hollow shank design to allow
large coolant flow volume for trouble-free chip
evacuation.

The ADO-MICRO is coated with OSG’s original
IchAda coating that provides excellent surface
smoothness in conjunction with high abrasion
resistance and heat resistance to enable small
diameter tools to achieve long tool life. The
ADO-MICRO is suitable for mild steel, carbon
steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, cast iron, ductile
cast iron, aluminum alloy, titanium alloy and heat
resistant alloy.

AE-VTFE-N
Carbide End Mill for Deep Side Milling in Non-ferrous Materials
The high performance AE-VTFE-N DLC coatedcarbide end mill is designed for highly efficientand highly accurate deep side milling at
L/D of 5 or more. Its 2.5 x D length of cut
specification allows efficient deep side millingwith large step milling of up to 2 x D. The AEVTFE-N’s long length reduced shank design,where its outer diameter is larger than theshank diameter, enables efficient and highquality deep side milling and pocket milling.
Furthermore, the AE-VTFE-N’s R shape on
the shank side edge suppresses thegeneration of streaks due to step milling,enabling high milling quality. With theaddition of OSG’s DLC-IGUSS coating, longtool life can be achieved in non-ferrous metals
such as aluminum alloys that require welding
resistance and lubricity.

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OSG China Celebrates 20th Anniversary

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1. OSG China celebrates its 20th anniversary with a crowd of approximately 200 guests at the Xijiao State Guest Hotel in Shanghai, China on
October 17, 2022. The celebration was delayed by a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2. OSG China President Hitoshi Masuoka makes a speech during the company’s 20th anniversary celebration.
3. OSG China Vice President Toshiyuki Morinishi poses for a photograph at the company’s 20th anniversary celebration. “大道同行,” which canbe translated as “Journey Together,” is a key theme of the celebration.

OSG (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (OSG China), OSG Corporation’s
subsidiary in China, celebrated its 20th anniversary witha crowd of approximately 200 guests at the Xijiao State
Guest Hotel in Shanghai, China on October 17, 2022. In
addition to OSG employees, clients and business partners
who have contributed to the company’s tremendous
growth over the years were also invited to celebrate OSG
China’s special milestone. The celebration centralizedon the theme of “Journey Together” – a path of growththat is made possible by the support of employees andbusiness partners over time that continues to the future.
Headquartered in Shanghai, OSG China was establishedin the Shanghai Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone in 2001.
Under the leadership of President Hitoshi Masuoka, OSG
China has expanded from a team of seven to today’s
146 employees, with more than 20 branches and offices
throughout the country.
A commitment to quality and customer communication
has always been a core value of OSG. For the past 20
years, OSG China has actively developed new products,
expanded new industries and markets to promotesales in China. OSG China has listened, anticipated,
and actively reacted to customer needs with optimal
solutions. In recent years, rapid industrial transformations
caused by digitalization and advanced manufacturing
technologies have accelerated productivity and quality
control with lower costs. “Made in China” has graduallyshifted to “made intelligently in China” by smart
manufacturing with an upgraded industrial production
sector.
In addition to business sustainability, environmental
sustainability has become a top priority nationwide.
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China has vowed to achieve carbon neutrality by
2060. To reduce carbon footprint and CO2 emissions,the development of new power systems with clean
energy sources has become a major trend. Working insynergy with the OSG global network and nearly 85
years of expertise, OSG China actively cooperates tofulfill the needs of new energy enterprises to provide
solutions for wind turbine and photovoltaic industries
to contribute to energy regeneration.
OSG China is not only committed to providing
optimum tooling solutions to drive greater results,
but has also integrated the environment protection
concept into its production and operation to fulfill its
social commitment. As OSG China celebrates 20 yearsof success and the beginning of a new chapter, thecompany will strive to continue its role to contribute toa brighter future.
4. Some of OSG’s latest
cutting tool innovations
are displayed at OSG
China’s 20th anniversarycelebration.
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5. OSG China’s employees and distributors pose for a group photo at
the Xijiao State Guest Hotel in Shanghai, China.

OSG Participates at JIMTOF 2022
OSG participated at the 31st Japan
International Machine Tool Fair (JIMTOF) from
November 8 to 13, 2022 at the Tokyo Big Sight.
JIMTOF is the largest industrial trade show inJapan and is held every even-numbered yearin Tokyo. According to official data, more than
110,000 visitors and 1,000 exhibitors from 22
countries participated at JIMTOF 2022.
At the show, OSG announced the release of
the A-XPF forming tap and showcased its
latest A Brand product lineup in combination
with workpieces related to micro-precision
processing, automotive, aerospace, die andmold, robotics, and more. In order to meet thediverse needs of today’s manufacturing, OSG
has introduced specialized tools optimized
for materials such as high-hardness steels andnon-ferrous metals. Furthermore, 6C x OSG, a
new brand of PCD tools, has made it possible
to reduce processing costs for brittle materials
such as cemented carbide and ceramics.

OSG staff gather for a group photograph before the start of JIMTOF at the Tokyo
Big Sight.

1. OSG reception staff
welcomes a visitor at
the OSG booth.
2. A high-speed
robotic deburring
system is displayed at
the OSG booth during
JIMTOF. Collaboration
by Yutaka, NakanishiInc., and OSG.

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3. Presentation took place every 15 minutes each day at the OSG booth.
4. OSG sales representative explains a product to a visitor at JIMTOF 2022.

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OSG Around the World
Employee Interview with

Sabine Esslinger
Tell us about your background.
I received my training as an industrial
business management assistant at amachine builder company in Germany
through the dual education system, which
combines apprenticeship and vocational
education in one course. After the 4-yeartraining, I went abroad for a few months
to New York in the United States to attend
language school to improve my English
proficiency. This experience has enabled
me to better communicate with clients,
partners, and OSG employees all over theworld today. After New York, I returned
to Germany to start working at Hans
Esslinger GmbH while studying for mybachelor’s degree in management forindustry (CCI).

ProfileLocation: Germany
Position: Marketing Coordinator at OSG GmbH
Joined OSG: 2006
Motto: “Nothing is more constant than change. You can’t control the wind, but you
can adjust your sails.”

Tell us about your experience at OSG and your daily routine.
I joined OSG through the company’s acquisition of Hans Esslinger GmbH.
Initially, I began my career as a customer service representative and was later
promoted to my current position as marketing coordinator. Working in a smallfamily business and working in a global group are totally different. The change
has given me new opportunities to grow and learn.
As the company’s marketing coordinator, I am responsible for the organization of
exhibitions, sales promotions, internal and external meetings, communications
with customers and partners, some parts of product management, and more.
Every project is unique, and my tasks would vary daily.
The marketing department has a close working relationship with otherdepartments like sales, management, human resources and IT. Communication
is especially crucial in my work. It is not always easy to provide clear and correct
information at the right time, in the right way, to the right person.

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From right, Esslinger takes a selfie with hercolleagues after a successful show at the AMB –the international exhibition for metalworking,held in Stuttgart, Germany from September 13
to 17, 2022.

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1. Esslinger at Ogunquit, Maine, USA.
2. Esslinger at Soma Bay in Egypt. No matter if it is winter or summer, Esslinger loves to spend time at the beach.
3. Esslinger poses for a photograph in Rome, Italy during a weekend trip.

What is most challenging about your work?
Having to deal with different tasks every day is challenging. However, it is also what I love about my job. I get to
be involved with a lot of different projects and people. The variety of tasks makes the job exciting, diversified
and educational. Although tasks in marketing concerning exhibitions and workshops have been affected by thecoronavirus pandemic in the past few years, there are still plenty of projects to work on, especially with the rise ofdigitalization.
What is unique about OSG Germany?
OSG in Germany grew in a very short period of time - from a smallfamily company to a medium-sized industry company. In 2016, weestablished the OSG Academy for the development of new products
and to serve as a training center for Germany and the European
Market.
The OSG Academy was established next to the OSG Germany office in December
2016. The OSG Academy features a technology center for demonstrations as well as
research and development for the German and European market. The primary goal
is to provide customers, employees and academia a modern platform for training
and testing. The OSG Academy in Germany serves as a central contact point for
OSG Europe, providing support to regions including Italy, France, Spain,
Scandinavia and the Benelux countries.

What is your favorite OSG tool?
The most impressive tool for me is a custom 60 x D deep-hole coolant-throughcarbide drill that OSG GmbH and OSG Corporation developed together for a German
automobile manufacturer. To witness the tremendous effort by all the different
departments worldwide in fulfilling the customer’s needs was incredible.

ADO coolant-throughcarbide long drill.

How do you spend time on your day off?
Personally, everything is better as close as possible to water. I love almost all activities in and around water. I am also
passionate about traveling, no matter if the location is in the city or countryside. Last but not least, nothing beatsspending time with friends, enjoying good food and drinks. To stay healthy, I have been practicing Pilates for many
years, which is a system of exercises intended to strengthen the human mind and body.

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