Walter Tools' TOP SECRET Production Units UNVEILED!

Join Ian Sandusky as he takes you deep into the heart of Walter Tools. In this second episode of a two-part tour of Walter Tools' headquarters, Ian visits two extraordinary production units that have never before been open to visitors. Explore the inner workings of these cutting-edge facilities as Ian uncovers the intricate processes involved in creating Walter Tools' renowned precision drills and PCD tools. During his visit, Ian speaks with the exceptional minds shaping the future of cutting tool design and production at Walter Tools, as they continually push the bar higher, refining the art of precision tool manufacturing. Witness the state-of-the-art techniques and technologies that drive efficiency and precision, resulting in unrivaled quality. Gain insight into the relentless pursuit of perfection that ensures Walter Tools' tools deliver exceptional performance in even the most demanding applications. Whether you're an engineering professional, a machine shop owner, or simply fascinated by the intricacies of manufacturing, this video provides a captivating window into the world of precision tool production. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:00 Drills production unit tour 3:16 Carbide blank OD Geometry preparation 4:13 Chamfer and point grinding process 4:45 Tool diameter grinding 5:45 Flute grinding process 7:59 Express production area 9:22 Long drills production area 10:45 Drill cleaning area 12:58 Drill coating area 15:33 Shipping area 16:21 PCD tools production unit tour 17:24 PCD insert cutting process 20:07 PCD insert brazing process 21:11 PCD insert grinding process 24:24 Precision grinding process 27:22 Tool inspection 28:03 Outro ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Learn more about Walter Tools here: https://www.walter-tools.com/en-us/pa... And follow them here: Facebook:   / waltertools   LinkedIn:   / waltertools   Instagram:   / waltertools   YouTube:    / waltertools   Twitter:   / waltertools   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Making The Cut is all about manufacturing technology and our goal is to bring a representation of the guys on the shop floor, into those manufacturing technology conversations. Have any questions or wish we covered something you didn't see? Let us know in the comments what you think and what you would like to see next time! Stay tuned because we have more Making The Cut episodes coming very soon! What do you want us to cover next? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Practical Machinist is the largest and most engaged metalworking community across the web. With more than 170,000 registered members and 350,000+ social media followers, Practical Machinist is the easiest way to learn new techniques, get answers quickly, and discuss common challenges with other industry professionals. Visit Practical Machinist today to join the community and start connecting with your peers. Become a Practical Machinist member: https://www.practicalmachinist.com/ Like us on Facebook:   / practicalmachinist   Follow us on Instagram:   / practicalmachinist   Follow us on Twitter:   / prac_machinist