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“Bevel Gear India isn’t chasing the industry – they’re steering it!”
Manufacturing isn’t about being the cheapest anymore. It’s about precision, technology, and taking on the work others won’t touch. In this MTDCNC podcast, Mushtaq Jamal of Bevel Gear India talks about rebuilding the company around advanced bevel gear technology, developing over 2,000 gear ratios, supplying the Indian lunar rover program, and why relationships still matter more than anything else in manufacturing. From high-ratio hypoids to moon missions, this is a conversation about engineering ambition, grit, and where Indian manufacturing is heading next.
Torneado de alto rendimiento: grados, rompevirutas y productividad con Kennametal
En el primer episodio del podcast de MTDCNC en español, Ana Fernanda Meléndez tuvo la oportunidad de conversar con Francisco Cepeda sobre algunos de los temas más importantes en el mundo del torneado y el maquinado de metales.En este episodio hablamos sobre:🔧 Selección de grados para mejorar rendimiento y productividad🔧 Aplicaciones en aceros inoxidables 304 y 316🔧 Diferencias y usos de KCU10B, KCU25B y KCS10B🔧 Maquinado de superaleaciones como Inconel, titanio y Waspaloy🔧 La importancia de los rompevirutas en el proceso de mecanizadoUna conversación muy técnica, pero también muy aterrizada a los retos reales que viven los talleres y fabricantes
160 years of shaping how the world actually moves
“Some companies make parts, a few make history – and then there’s Gleason.” For over a century and a half, Gleason has been at the centre of gear technology. In this podcast, Paul, VP of Sales at Gleason, shares how the industry has moved from mechanical systems to fully connected machines – where design, cutting, and inspection all speak to each other in real time. We’re talking micron-level precision, laser inspection, and systems that don’t just make parts. They actually improve them. Watch the full episode to see how Gleason continues to push the industry forward.
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Vector Companies: Inside a zero-friction manufacturing model
Connected and adaptable manufacturing built around keeping everything in motion. That’s exactly what Vector Companies delivers. By bringing gears, shafts, and custom components together across multiple facilities, they’re not just making parts… they’re removing friction from the entire supply chain. That means fewer handoffs, faster lead times, and one accountable partner for everything from low-volume prototypes to high-volume production. Tune in for an exciting MTDCNC podcast and learn how Vector Companies helps customers get production moving and fast.
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Stop Paying Too Much Per Hole: Modular Drilling, Swiss Tricks & a Global Kennametal Giveaway
Most shops focus on tool price. The real cost lies in what happens over time. In today’s podcast, Arthur Field of MTDCNC sits down with Keith Hoover of Kennametal to break down why cost per hole is the metric that actually drives profitability. There’s no complicated math – just a conversation packed with practical insights to help you reduce costs, improve performance, and make smarter tooling decisions. And if that’s not enough, there’s also a chance to win tooling in Kennametal’s global Machinist of the Year giveaway! If you’re looking to boost productivity and save money, this is one you
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Is gear finishing about to change again?
“Their brand-new skive finishing process is shaking up the global gear industry…” Liebherr’s latest innovations are doing exactly that – from Skive Finishing to dresser-independent profile technology and Flex Chamfer. In this MTDCNC podcast, Scott Yoders of Liebherr explains how these technologies are helping manufacturers achieve greater flexibility, faster changeovers, and improved productivity in modern gear production.
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What makes this year’s Student Summit unmissable?
It’s a launchpad for thousands of students discovering high-tech, high-impact, and highly lucrative careers. In this powerful episode of the MTDCNC Podcast, Catherine Ross joins Arthur Field to explain why the IMTS 2026 Student Summit isn’t just another event. From 15,000+ students engaging hands-on with robotics and automation to real job pathways, internships, and career connections, this is where inspiration turns into opportunity. If the industry is serious about closing the skills gap, this is where the action starts. As Catherine puts it, “Careers in manufacturing can disrupt generations of financial struggles…” The question is – will we show up
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Star-SU: 100 years of people, precision and motion
“They don’t just sell tools. They help the world turn, literally.” Behind every precision gear is a human story worth hearing. This is the real story behind nearly a century of family-led manufacturing at Star-SU, shared by Jeffrey Lawton on the latest MTDCNC Podcast. From generational leadership and global growth to resilience, risk-taking, and people-first values, this conversation explores what it truly takes to last in manufacturing: a powerful reminder that progress comes from craftsmanship, relationships, and never losing sight of the human side of industry.
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How fast can your machine builder get you running again?
You know you’ve got the right partner when uptime is built into their entire service philosophy! That’s what Starrag is all about. In today’s podcast, MTDCNC’s Arthur Field talks with Rob and Steven of Starrag about how their team classifies parts, manages everything through their ERP system, and ships critical replacements straight from their Kentucky warehouse. From a flooded vertical turning center to modernizing a 1970s machine to 2025 standards, their service stories are proof that Starrag keeps customers’ machines running. Tune in to learn how smart stocking, global technician coordination, and precise ticket tracking help Starrag react fast when
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