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New Tools Offer Fast, Versatile Stock Solution for Reliable Threadmaking in a Wide Range of Challenging Materials.

WEST BOYLSTON, MA U.S.A. (February 23, 2010) – Today, Emuge Corp. announced the introduction of an expanded line of Solid Carbide Thread Mills in their popular THREADS-ALL™ Program. The new thread mills require minimal tooling and quickly adapt to a wide range of threading requirements to easily and safely machine with unsurpassed thread quality and tool life. Requiring only eight standard tool sizes, #10 – 1/4 - 5/16 – 3/8 – 7/16 -1/2 – 5/8 – 3/4, it is now possible to quickly, economically produce 100+ commonly produced screw thread designations including UNC – UNF – STI UNC – STI UNF – UNEF – UNS - UNJC – UNJF – M – MJ. In addition, THREADS-ALL tools provide total control over pitch diameter limits including 2B, 3B, 3BG and all oversize variants.

The Emuge THREADS-ALL program is specially designed for difficult-to-cut materials, up to 58Rc, including stainless steels, titanium and inconel often used in demanding industries such as aerospace, defense and medical.

THREADS-ALL tools will meet the most demanding quality standards. The innovative Emuge thread mill range is designed through in-depth analysis of thread dimensions and tolerances and advanced profile geometry correction in the finish grind, for true-to-gage threads.

“Emuge recognizes the need to continually deliver new tooling solutions to help manufacturers cut costs, improve delivery times and produce world-class products,” states Mr. Mark Hatch, Thread Milling Manager at Emuge Corp. “With the new THREADS-ALL program, we offer manufacturers a high quality threading solution which maximizes profitability and minimizes tool inventories.”

The THREADS-ALL Solid Carbide Thread Mills Program from Emuge also includes Miniature tools for dependable, easy machining of difficult materials. Miniature size thread mills provide a reliable threading solution and are available in ten sizes ranging from 0 to STI 8.

Emuge Corp. is a subsidiary of the 1,000+ employee German company Emuge-Werk Richard Glimpel KG that has been the product technology and performance leader in their field for over 90 years. The company manufactures an extensive line of taps, thread mills, end mills, holders and attachments - over 100,000 items sold through distributors worldwide. Emuge also offers end-user technical support through a network of in-the-field engineers with extensive tooling experience.

Over 10,000 types of cutting tools and accessories are stocked in the company’s North American Headquarters located in W. Boylston, MA USA. The 21,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility, custom-designed and built in 2005, also serves as a technology center. For more information on the entire line of Emuge Thread Mills, contact Emuge at 1800 Century Drive, West Boylston, MA 01583-2121, Tel. 800-323-3013, internet; www.emuge.com.