Tool Vendor OR Online Tooling?

While ordering tooling online may seem convenient, there are many benefits of working with a tool vendor. We visited our tool vendor Iwen Tool Supply and spoke with VP Travis Thayer about how they provide expertise and service beyond what an online retailer can offer.
Iwen Tool Supply
Saginaw, MI
www.shopiwentool.com
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[@michaelpawluk6791]

We have Sandvik come in weekly (our rep blows us off for weeks at a time). He's pretty knowledgeable. He quotes our tools and does full tool packages too. Then everything is purchased through Fastenal, and put in vending by them. Coolant is Blaser, and is purchased through another vendor that sells us Schunk vices etc. We have a lot of different vendors

[@KreminIncManufacturing]

Nice, how do you like the Blaser?

[@michaelpawluk6791]

@@KreminIncManufacturing it's Synergy 735, good stuff but it has a pretty strong chemical scent even at 6%. We add an almond fragrance to it from blaser lol Its pricey but but as long as you use DI water the coolant stays clean

[@KreminIncManufacturing]

Good to know, all our swisses use oil. I know it’s pretty expensive.

[@michaelpawluk6791]

@@KreminIncManufacturing I run the Swiss department at my job, all the programming, setups, etc. we can't use oil because our EHS policy. We make all medical device components, and assemble them in house. I don't know if it's an FDA regulation or what, but my Swiss and my mill turns all run the same synergy 735

[@KreminIncManufacturing]

@michaelpawluk6791 Any issues with rust in the machines? We have always been told to use oil only in the swisses.