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About ISO Standards for Workpiece Metals and Materials: GROUP P: STEEL

  ISO Material Group "P" is part of the ISO classification system for cutting tool materials, specifically referring to steel and steel alloys.  This article aims to offer a simple...

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How to cross reference Hardness units between different Hardness Scales

With various industry standards for hardness testing of engineering materials, it can be difficult to interpret between different reference codes and hardness units.  This guide aims to simplify the cross-referencing...

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Overview of ISO Material Groups & Common challenges in material identification

The ISO Materials classification system is a internationally recognised system to identify and classify common engineering workpiece materials, in order to assist with cutting tool recommendations.  While there is a...

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Over 200 tapping and threading solutions

Over 200 tapping and threading solutions

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Did you know the HMT VersaDrive® range has over 200 different types and sizes of tapping and threading solutions? Whether the job requires internal thread creation, external thread creation, deep...

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HMT USA expands customer service & sales support across Northeast USA
HMT USA has expanded its customer service and sales support with the launch of a new office in Pittsburgh, PA

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Limited Edition Impact Drilling Kit

Limited Edition Impact Drilling Kit

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Launching this month alongside our latest collection of special offers (available to view by clicking the image below), the NEW, Limited Edition VersaDrive® Impact Drilling kit features tooling to speed...

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HMT to exhibit at Cologne International Hardware Fair 2024

HMT to exhibit at Cologne International Hardware Fair 2024

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    Join us for this year's International Hardware Fair in Cologne.The world's leading hardware, fixings and tooling show returns to Cologne where Holemaker Technology and over 3,000 other exhibitors, will...

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2024 Exhibitions and Trade Shows

2024 Exhibitions and Trade Shows

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  HMT will be exhibiting at the following events in 2024:   Show Location Date Eisenwarenmesse Cologne 3-6th March MACH2024 Birmingham NEC 15th - 19th April ScotPlant Edinburgh 26th &...

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2024 New Products, Offers and V15 Catalogue

2024 New Products, Offers and V15 Catalogue

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2024 sees the launch of an exciting new product program for Holemaker Technology. Our new catalogue - V15, available here or by clicking on the image below - features over...

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Site kits to speed up onsite metalworking

Site kits to speed up onsite metalworking

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Onsite snagging of steel beams, box section and other structural metalwork can pose significant challenges, especially if workpieces cannot be moved or are at height. However, Holemaker Technology's specialist site kits have been...

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HMT at Fabtech 2023

HMT at Fabtech 2023

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  This year's Fabtech show was an outstanding success!    More than 1,000 metalworkers and tradespeople from all across the world were introduced to the VersaDrive system.    Our continuous,...

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HMT enters the Made In Britain Impact Awards with its shift to sustainable packaging

  The Made In Britain Impact Awards recognise and celebrate achievements in British Manufacturing and HMT are delighted to have entered this year’s awards with our new sustainable packaging solution...

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VersaDrive Site Installation kit - New Video!

VersaDrive Site Installation kit - New Video!

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  The VersaDrive Site Installation kit continues to be a best seller, with tooling included to create and modify holes in metal at all the most common sizes for structural fasteners...

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Improving safety in Bridge Refurbishment and Rivet Removal

Improving safety in Bridge Refurbishment and Rivet Removal

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The use of Hot Metal Rivets as a means of connection in Industrial Steelworks dates back to the early-mid 1800s when they were used in the construction of everything from...

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May - July 2023 New Kits

May - July 2023 New Kits

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For May - July 2023 we have launched a range of exciting new kits with something for every type of metalworking professional. From fabrication to installation, repair and maintenance these kits include...

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