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Five Lessons From 50 Years on the Shop Floor
There are some things you can learn from a manual. Others only come from years spent doing the work. Since 1976, NTM has been making tools, solving manufacturing problems, investing in new technology, and adapting alongside an industry that never stops changing. Over nearly 50 years, we’ve learned a lot about manufacturing. But some of […]
Why Indexable Boring Bars Fail—and How to Set Them Up Right
Chatter, missed tolerances, chipped inserts—your boring bar might not be broken, just set up wrong. Here's how to fix it.
How NTM’s Distributor Network Supports Manufacturers Nationwide
For nearly 50 years, NTM has proudly called Fridley, Minnesota home. What began as a local job shop has grown into a trusted manufacturing partner serving manufacturers across the United States. While our products are made in Minnesota, our commitment extends far beyond our own shop floor. How? Through a carefully selected network of distributor […]
What to Do When a Solid Carbide Tool Chips Mid-Run
Should you resharpen or replace? This guide breaks down when sharpening carbide tools truly pays off—and when it doesn’t.
How to Tell if Your Cutting Tool Is Failing Before It Costs You
Should you resharpen or replace? This guide breaks down when sharpening carbide tools truly pays off—and when it doesn’t.
Recent Posts
- Five Lessons From 50 Years on the Shop Floor
- Why Indexable Boring Bars Fail—and How to Set Them Up Right
- How NTM’s Distributor Network Supports Manufacturers Nationwide
- What to Do When a Solid Carbide Tool Chips Mid-Run
- How to Tell if Your Cutting Tool Is Failing Before It Costs You
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