Pilot Precision Products combines forces with Global CNC

Pilot Precision Products, a manufacturer of cutting tools and a supplier of duMONT CNC motorized slotters, is teaming up with Global CNC, a manufacturer of static and driven tool holders, to offer solutions that enable efficient and stable broaching on vertical and horizontal machining centers such as those manufactured by Okuma, Mazak, DMG MORI, and others.

This collaboration allows Pilot to combine its broaching expertise with Global CNC’s knowledge of machine tool interfaces so customers using the motorized slotters can increase the versatility of their machining centers and enhance productivity.

In a recent case study, the companies jointly developed a right-angle head for an Okuma 2SP-2500 machine. The customer needed clearance from the spindles to access the features to be broached efficiently, with precision and stability.

When purchasing a new machine, a customer can buy a duMONT CNC slotter from Pilot Precision Products or Global CNC. When a customer purchases a duMONT CNC slotter from Global CNC, a tooling certificate associated with the slotter can be redeemed through Pilot at any time.

“We are proud that Global CNC, an innovative company with a long history of success, has chosen to partner with us to broaden the use of our motorized slotters that interface perfectly with Global CNC’s live tooling for slotting,” says Eric Hagopian, Pilot’s CEO.

Anthony Davis, co-vice president of Global CNC, adds, “Although we received proposals from other manufacturers that wanted to partner with us, our testing showed that Pilot’s duMONT CNC Motorized Slotter is a perfect fit for our tool holders.”

Pilot manufactures indexable broaching systems offering capabilities for I.D./O.D. machining and simultaneous deburring of splines, slots, keyways, squares, hexagons, and custom shapes.

Global CNC, founded 40 years ago, is headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan.

Pilot Precision Products manufactures duMONT Minute Man industrial broaches and Hassay Savage rotary broaching tools. Pilot is also the exclusive U.S. master distributor of Palbit cutting tools, Magafor high-performance round cutting tools, duMONT CNC broaching systems, and GMauvais high-precision micro drills. Pilot is based in South Deerfield, Massachusetts.