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because it automatically adjusts tool motions according to conditions ahead of the tool to maintain a constant chip load. This allows him to maintain optimally high material removal rates without the risk of burying the tool. He also said that these tool motions seem to be more effi cient—cleaning up one area of the part before they move to another and minimizing air cutting time. As for cutting tool costs, Hinderer said, “I know that my cutting tool costs have gone down. It is strange be- cause production has gone up quite a bit. So whatever my guys are doing, they are doing it right.” Hinderer Knives produces all of its knife components at its Shreve, OH location. There are approximately 30 parts in each knife, depending on which variation of the basic model is being manufactured. According to Hinderer, each and every one of those components must be designed and manufactured to exact specifi cations to ensure accuracy of the part and knife operation.


From within the Mastercam CAD/CAM programming environment, Rick Hinderer has been able to program his equipment and indulge his cre- ative side, resulting in the steady growth of his customer base.


“We make 100% of the parts,” said Hinderer. “That way I can control the quality. If I contract out, I can tell someone


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