cutting tools

The Leahy family is well-known and respected in the Riverina region – not only as growers but as reliable contract harvesters. Based out of Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, they service an area that spans from the south of Wagga Wagga up to Roma in Queensland through their business EJ & GM Leahy Contracting.

“PFERD is a name synonymous with quality – their original products, which were hand files, go back to the nineteenth century,” says Michael Rowe, BSC’s product manager for abrasives. “Our partnership with PFERD goes back to nearly 18 years and over this time, we have developed a fair bit of understanding of our customers’ needs. … Continue reading No horsing around when it comes to quality cutting tools →

Ever since Archimedes first developed the screw principle in mid second century BC and used it to construct devices to raise water, the construction of screw threads became an essential skill for mechanics and craftsmen. Whilst the design of industrial machinery has come a long way since then, threading remains a big part of any … Continue reading Mastering the art of threading →

An international expert advises Australian manufacturers to take a holistic approach to business to become more competitive in machining and manufacturing.