Sandvik Coromant is offering a range of component-specific cutting tool and tooling systems to support manufacturers operating in the buoyant wind-energy sector. The company also provides applications knowledge and technical support. As fossil fuels continue to diminish, Sandvik Coromant supports the search for alternative and sustainable energy resources.For manufacturers wanting to try new machining techniques and strategies, the company can demonstrate various products and capabilities. Sandvik Coromant claims that it maintains the 'yellow-coat' manufacturing partner philosophy of enhanced productivity and Productivity Centre training. The company also has a knowledge of the deep-hole machining of components such as main shafts for wind turbines.
It can develop machining strategies with its customers, help out with special solutions or optimise processes. Sandvik Coromant offers complete packages for selected wind-turbine components, including connecting rings, main shafts, hubs and planetary carriers. An electronic version of the Sandvik Coromant's windmill production brochure, entitled 'A great take-off', can be downloaded from the company's website.
