Pramet Turning Madness Sale: Save 50% on ISO Turning Inserts

Pramet is a product division of Dormer Pramet and has been serving the needs of industrial customers for over 60 years with a wide selection of indexable cutting tools and turning products for use in a variety of machining applications. Each year, Dormer Pramet invests time researching and developing new solutions to your biggest machining challenges. The result? Top-of-the-line solutions that help you achieve more reliable and efficient machining cycles.

It’s why we’re proud to be a Dormer Pramet distributor. Our long relationship with Dormer Pramet allows us to extend special manufacturer savings to our valued customers.

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Save 50% off list price on all Pramet ISO Turning Inserts! Take advantage of special discount savings on all Pramet ISO turning inserts — any size, any grade and any chipbreaker. But don’t delay. This limited time offer ends on December 31, 2020.

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If you are looking to improve your machining operations and achieve better results and savings, call one of our four Texas locations to get started or place your order at orders@mmsls.net

Sandvik Coromant Releases New Steel Turning Grades GC4425 and GC4415

Today’s market requires shops to get the most out of their steel turning operations without compromising quality or reliability. For many shop owners, becoming more efficient while reducing production costs and maximizing output is often easier said than done. Can you relate? Do you struggle with these common steel turning challenges in your machining operations?

• Achieving more pieces per edge
• Increasing metal removal rates
• Reducing cycle time
• Minimizing material waste
• Optimizing inventory levels

If you are looking for ways to improve your external or internal machining operations in the automotive component industry or any general steel turning application, you stopped at the right place. We’re excited to announce new tools available from our partner, Sandvik Coromant.

Introducing the new steel turning grades GC4425 and GC4415 from Sandvik Coromant for productive steel turning, increased output and cost reduction. Not only are the new turning grades ideal for improving crater and flank wear resistance, they also offer improved deformation resistance, enhanced edge-line security and increased tool life.

If you would like assistance on the products and services your machining operations demand, reach out to your local M&M Sales & Equipment rep or call 800-592-4516.

High Performance Machining Operations Demand Sandvik Coromant’s GC4425 and GC4415

The GC4425 from Sandvik Coromant offers expanded application ranges that include roughing to finishing, continuous and interrupted cuts and wet and dry machining.

The GC4415 from Sandvik Coromant complements the GC4425 with more predictable performance in applications that require higher levels of heat resistance, especially in mass production. The GC4415 can withstand higher cutting temperatures, higher cutting speeds and longer cut times with the benefit of high metal removal rates.

When paired up, the GC4425 and GC4415 deliver market-leading performance in steel turning applications including low-alloyed and unalloyed steels, mass and batch production, external and internal operations. Together, they offer benefits such as:

• Second-generation Inveio® coating technology that delivers market-leading performance in steel turning
• New substrates (a unique combination of good toughness and resistance against plastic deformation) offer reliable performance
• New post-treatment enhances performance in intermittent cutting operations, avoiding any sudden breakages
• Tool life is increased by an average of 25%, delivering more pieces per edge

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Grades are currently available in assortments for a variety of inserts, insert shapes and geometries. Plus, there’s more to come in 2021! View catalog here to learn more. Then contact your local M&M Sales & Equipment representative to find the grade that’s right for you.

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M&M Sales & Equipment is here to help your business succeed with advice and suggestions on how you can improve operations and increase your profitability. From cutting tools, abrasives and cutting fluid to safety and MRO supplies, we are your full-line distributor. If you have questions on how M&M Sales & Equipment can help you, please call one of our four Texas locations.

Industrial Safety PPE Gear from Radians

Preventing injury on the job is not always easy. But it helps to be aware of the most common causes of worker injury.

• Human error
• Worker culture
• Recklessness
• Negligence
• Lack of proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Miscommunication
• Misuse of equipment

While we can’t control every situation or worker behavior, we can make a difference in how our workers are protected.

Occupational injuries and fatalities cost companies a whopping $170.8 billion in 2018 due to medical bills, workers compensation claims and legal fees (NSC). That doesn’t take into account the devastation it causes American workers and their families.

Did you know that in addition to cutting tools and supplies, we sell safety gear like eye protection, eyewash stations, earplugs and hand protection?

We’re proud to carry a wide selection of worker safety gear from Radians. Radians is the industry leader in PPE and worker safety solutions and is always coming up with innovative products that solve our biggest safety concerns. To help our customers work safely and more productively, we thought we would share a few examples of the Radians safety gear we have on hand and ready for you.

If you would like assistance on selecting the right safety equipment and cutting tools for your needs, reach out to your local M&M Sales & Equipment rep or call 800-592-4516.

M&M Sales & Equipment Proudly Carries Radians Safety Gear

Rad-Sequel™ and Rad-Sequel™ IQ
These lightweight frames combined with polycarbonate lenses are ideal eye protection options and provide non-slip coverage in a variety of applications. Need anti-fog assistance? Choose the Rad-Sequel IQ for reliable visibility in any condition.

Emergency Eyewash Tanks
No existing plumbing but need to provide an emergency eye wash station? The VisionAid 16-gallon gravity-fed eyewash station from Radians provides a continuous stream of eyewash and meets ANSI Z358.1.

Learn more about the Radians products we carry. Talk to your local M&M Sales & Equipment rep today! If you have questions about selecting the right safety gear or cutting tools for your operation in West Texas, we’re here to help. Just ask your local M&M Sales & Equipment representative or call one of our locations in Odessa, Amarillo, Lubbock, Ft. Worth and surrounding areas.

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From Humble Beginnings Come Greatness: The FEIN Tools Story

FEIN Tools began their story in 1867 when their founder Wilhelm Fein released a telephone with a horseshoe magnet just months after Alexander Graham Bell introduced the telephone. Fein’s improved telecommunication remained the standard for many years to follow. Fein spent the next several years building and installing telegraphs, telephones and fire alarms throughout businesses, even receiving a patent for improved telephone transmission quality.

Then, in 1895, some innovative and daring employees combined a hand-operated drill with leftover small electric motors and introduced the world’s first electric power tool. From the first handheld sanding motors and electric pneumatic hammers to today’s state-of-the art magnetic drills and annular cutters, FEIN remains the industry standard for metalworking professionals worldwide.

FEIN Tools can be seen hard at work in a variety in industries including metal working, wood working and automotive work. Fein offers a full product range that includes:

• Drilling
• Belt grinding
• Fastening
• Cutting, sawing, beveling and milling
• Grinding and polishing
• Oscillating tools and multi-tools
• Magnetic base drilling
• Wet/dry dust extraction
• Stainless steel processing

If you would like assistance on selecting the right cutting tools for your needs, reach out to your local M&M Sales & Equipment rep or call 800-592-4516.

We’re proud to offer the full line of FEIN Tools, but we want to tell you more about their selection of magnetic base drills and annular cutters.

FEIN Magnetic Base Drills

Fein Tools manufactures products for faster and more cost-effective metal drilling in just about every application. Whether you require a mobile magnetic drill solution that offers maximum flexibility and versatility, a compact magnetic drill solution that helps you get the job done in difficult-to-reach areas, or you’re looking for a magnetic drill solution that offers the best service life and performance possible – FEIN Tools has what you’re looking for.

Check out the Slugger by FEIN Holemaker III Magnetic Base Drill in action!

FEIN Annular Cutters

FEIN Tools manufactures a broad selection of annular cutters ideal for core drilling through steel and has various Carbide and HSS options. No matter the cutting quality, cutter holder, cutting depth, shank size or bore diameter, there’s an annular cutter right for your needs.

Check out these FEIN annular cutters for magnetic base drills.

We are proud to carry a variety of FEIN magnetic drills, annular cutters and other tools designed to help you work smarter and more profitably. In addition to their world-class tools and accessories, FEIN Tools offers a 3-Year FEIN Plus Warranty at no charge when you purchase their products. All you need to do is register your tool with FEIN Tools.

Ask us how FEIN Tools can go to work for you.  If you have questions about selecting the right cutting tools for your operation in West Texas, we’re here to help. Contact your local M&M Sales & Equipment representative to learn more. Just call one of our locations in Odessa, Amarillo, Lubbock, Ft. Worth and surrounding areas.

When Weak Abrasives Won’t Cut It, the Pros Choose United Abrasives

Since 1970, United Abrasives has been committed to delivering the best abrasive products to the hardest working tradespeople on the planet. From their manufacturing facilities in Florida and Connecticut, you can rest assured that their high-quality cutting tools are always made in the USA with state-of-the-art equipment and rigorous control testing. They offer cutting tools and heavy-duty abrasives for the most demanding applications. Their selection includes:

• Grinding Wheels
• Cutting Wheels
• Coated Abrasives
• Non-Wovens
• Wire Brushes & Carbide Burs
• Accessories

Never settle for weak abrasives. Choose the tools you need to get the job done well.

United Abrasives grinding wheels are among the toughest in the business. It’s why we’ve been partnering with them for years. No matter how rigorous the job, they have the grinding wheels, cutting wheels and heavy-duty abrasives to help. From surface preparation and grinding to cleaning and polishing, our partnership enables us to get the best products at the best price. United Abrasives even has a tool that can help you select just the right product for your specific application based on tool requirements, materials, material diameter and thickness. Check out their product finder here.

If you would like assistance on selecting the right abrasives and cutting tools for your needs, reach out to your local M&M Sales & Equipment rep or call 800-592-4516.

Why choose United Abrasive? We may be biased, but we count on United Abrasives because:

• They last longer because of their premium grains
• They’re safer because they don’t use cut-rate abrasives
• They’re always high quality because of their heavy-duty fiberglass reinforcement
• They’re made in the USA, and isn’t that enough?
• Every order is a rush order, meaning we can get your products quickly.

Learn more about the full line of United Abrasives products. Talk to your local M&M Sales & Equipment rep today! If you have questions about selecting the right cutting tools for your operation in West Texas, we’re here to help. Just ask your local M&M Sales & Equipment representative or call one of our locations in Odessa, Amarillo, Lubbock, Ft. Worth and surrounding areas.

September 2020: Save 50% off Select Sandvik CoroMill Milling Tools

From now until September 30, score big on top-rated Sandvik Coromant milling tools. For milling flat surfaces, shoulders, slots, gears or complex 3D shapes, we have the savings you need on the industry’s best milling cutters. Sandvik’s efficient milling tools will give you a competitive edge and help you stay productive. For a limited time, save 50% off list price on featured CoroMill solutions.

Stock up on your favorite milling tools. Click on any product listed below for additional details:

Profile Milling

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 * Take advantage of special discount pricing and free ground shipping on all CoroMill® indexable products. No returns. All sales are final. Offer is valid through September 2020.

Contact your M&M Sales & Equipment representative today and take advantage of special pricing direct from the manufacturer. Don’t delay, these special deals end Sept. 30. If you need help selecting the tools and supplies right for your job, give us a call at your preferred branch location:

• Odessa: 800-592-4516
• Lubbock: 806-765-8461
• Amarillo: 806-351-1400
• Ft. Worth: 682-841-1700

Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 with Metabo’s Tips on Cleaning Power Tools

When was the last time you thought about deep cleaning your power tools? With the exception of cleaning off excess dirt and grime, it’s probably not something you consider regularly. But with the recent spread of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), it may be time to rethink your tool maintenance plan.

You’re familiar with the reasons why regular maintenance is important for the life and effectiveness of your tools. You know that consistent tool maintenance helps you prevent:

• Rust build up
• Dust that can clog moving parts
• Loose or missing bolts, knobs or gauges
• Dull cutting edges
• Poor alignment

But did you know that good tool hygiene can prevent the spread of coronavirus in your workplace?

What We Know About How COVID-19 Spreads in the Workplace

We’re learning something new about the novel coronavirus every day, but current research shows that the virus spreads via respiratory droplets through person-to-person transmission. That’s why it’s recommended that workers remain at least 6 feet away from one another, wear masks when they cannot socially distance and try not to share tools, equipment or other materials that could have COVID-19 on the surface.

Workers can minimize the risk of contracting and spreading coronavirus to one another through frequent handwashing and sanitizing of work stations and equipment. To learn more about preparing your facility against the virus, read COVID-19 Preparedness Tips: Does your facility pass the test?

Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 with Metabo’s Tips on Power Tool Cleaning

Sometimes it’s not feasible for every employee to have their own set of power tools. In this case, it’s important that power tools are appropriately cleaned and disinfected to prevent the spread of the virus in the workplace.

If your tool, battery or charger needs to be cleaned, there’s a right way and wrong way to get the job done without causing damage to the tool or injury to the operator. Our partners at Metabo created a handy guide on the best way to clean power tools. View the entire guide here.

Both the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and Metabo recommend tools be cleaned according to the operator’s manual and left to rest for 72 hours. This is because the virus is thought to live on plastic surfaces for as long as 72 hours. If you are unable to let it sit for that long, you can consider cleaning with a sponge or cloth dampened with a diluted bleach solution and allowing to air dry. Just remember you can only use the solution to clean a power tool or charger, but never a battery.

Metabo recommends mixing 5 tablespoons of bleach per one gallon of water or 4 teaspoons of bleach per one quart. When cleaning the tool, be careful to not allow liquids to flow into the tool. Avoid contact with any electrical terminals or power cords.

Important Things to Remember When Cleaning Your Power Tools

• Always unplug and remove batteries before cleaning
• Check manufacturer’s instructions for proper care and maintenance
• Treat your battery maintenance differently than power tools and chargers
• Don’t use bleach to clean batteries
• Don’t use tool or charger if you spot any form of degradation
• Never mix bleach solution with ammonia

At M&M Sales & Equipment, it’s our mission to help our customers work safer and more productively, especially during these difficult times. If you have questions on how you can protect your workers and your shop while improving operations, please call one of our four Texas locations.

How Regular Machine Coolant Sump Cleaning Leads to Better Metal Cutting Performance

Sumps are the underappreciated workhorse of your machining operations and play a major role in metal fabrication. Sumps hold the liquid that keep cutting inserts and workpieces cool in the metal cutting process. Sumps also collect oil and gunk so letting it just sit there can gum up machinery, causing major damage to machines and their performance.

Any time a sump isn’t in use, even for a short period of time, the coolant begins to break down. Have you ever come into work after a long weekend and been met with a terrible smell? That smell is likely your cutting fluid breaking down. Tiny microorganisms are chomping on tramp oil that has leaked into your coolant. The result is not only a horrible odor, but also the potential for degradation of your cutting tool’s performance. Regular sump cleaning and maintenance helps you eliminate things that could be lurking in your sump, including:

• Chips
• Swarf
• Mold
• Fungus
• Bacteria
• Tramp oils

If you’ve had to shut down operations for any period of time, even over the course of a weekend, and haven’t performed regular sump coolant maintenance, you could be looking at serious and costly problems.

Related: 8 Steps to Prepare Your Sump for a Temporary Shutdown

3 Reasons to Keep Your Machining Coolant Clean and Free of Sludge

Operators that perform regular sump cleaning and coolant recharging experience benefits such as better machine performance, fewer machine breakdowns and less downtime. Here are just a few ways that your metalworking fluid can impact your shop’s performance.

1. Better Tool Life
   Regular coolant changeouts and maintenance allow your machines’ tooling to perform better. Fresh coolant offers better lubricity when cutting a variety of materials, from soft metals to very hard and brittle variations.
2. Better Machine Performance
   Old or dirty coolant can leave residue on the machine causing components, plates and tool holders to become sticky. Gummed up parts can lead to slower production, tools falling out of place and breakage of inserts and drill bits.
3. Less Wear and Tear on Machines
   Using poor quality coolants can cause rust to form on chucks, vises, ball screws and other machine surfaces. Over time, this corrosion can cause premature machine failure and unnecessary replacement costs. Additionally, the wrong fluid can cause excess foam which may diminish the fluid’s ability to carry heat away from the tool, further limiting tool life.

If you’re looking to get the most out of your machine tool investment, Master Fluid Solutions has the general use and specialized formulas you need for improved sump life, repeatability, reliability and increased profitability. Contact your M&M Sales & Equipment representative to learn what coolant is right for your applications.

10 Steps to Sump Coolant Changeout and Tips for Longer Sump Life

Part of any good coolant maintenance program is regular evaluation of the coolant and laboratory testing performed either internally or through the coolant manufacturer. Depending on the size of your operation and the systems in use, this can be a cost many don’t expect- especially in cases of smaller coolant systems. Compared to larger coolant systems that may have the capacity to hold thousands of gallons of coolant, smaller coolant systems can be more expensive to maintain and have less filtering capabilities. On the other hand, failing to perform regular maintenance can quickly lead to poor machine performance and system breakdown, costing you thousands in unplanned downtime, repairs and lost jobs.

Below you’ll find recommendations on steps you can take to ensure optimum sump health and coolant life.

1. Completely drain sump of all fluids
2. Remove any material, chips, sludge or gunk from your sump
3. Add water to circulate throughout the entire system, filters and lines
4. Add the recommended amount of machine coolant sump cleaner
5. Circulate for several hours, longer if sump hasn’t been cleaned in a while
6. Manual scrubbing or steam cleaning may be necessary to remove stubborn or hard to reach residue
7. Drain the entire system free of all fluids
8. Flush completely with fresh water, making sure to thoroughly circulate water throughout
9. Add water and recommended amounts of coolant
10. Circulate coolant throughout the entire system and be sure to reach normal operating temperatures

Pro Tip: Never use common cleaners like bleach or floor and surface cleaners when cleaning out your sump. Choose a sump cleaner specially designed to disinfect, inhibit corrosion and control foam. When in doubt, talk to your M&M Sales & Equipment representative or review your manufacturer’s manual for recommended cleaning instructions.

M&M Sales & Equipment customers can receive the exclusive Master Fluid Solutions TRIM® First Charge No Charge® free comprehensive plant survey to examine your facility and production and identify key areas of improvement. Just give us a call and we’ll walk through your facility and offer fluid solutions and problem-solving feedback to meet your metal cutting needs.

First Charge No Charge® Conversion Allowance through Master Fluid Solutions

Convert your facility at no cost with the FIRST CHARGE NO CHARGE® conversion allowance. The program will allow you to receive:

• 30-day FREE trial of selected TRIM product in your machine
• FREE assistance with conversion/cleanout
• FREE training to all plant personnel across all shifts
• FREE laboratory analysis of samples
• Technical assistance to ensure your company’s success over the long term

M&M Sales & Equipment is your full line distributor for cutting tools, abrasives and cutting fluid, as well as safety and other MRO supplies in West Texas. M&M Sales & Equipment is also proud to offer the Master Fluid Solution products you need to keep your operations running smoothly. For other questions on how you can improve operations and increase profitability in your business, please call one of our four Texas locations.

• Odessa: 800-592-4516
• Lubbock: 806-765-8461
• Amarillo: 806-351-1400
• Ft. Worth: 682-841-1700

Machine Shop Clean Up: Save on Your Facility and Maintenance Costs with Master Fluid Solutions

We’re proud to carry Master Fluid Solutions products, a family-owned company driven by values and founded on a commitment to improve manufacturing productivity in the metalworking world. Today, their “Golden Rule” way of doing business is even more important as businesses everywhere work to create a safe and healthy environment for their employees and guests.

As machine shops and metalworking facilities begin to get back to business, we know you care about keeping machine operators and your shops clean and safe. That’s why we’re excited to introduce you to a few products in the Master Fluid Solutions line-up that can help.

Master Fluid Solutions Master STAGES™ cleaners and washing compounds help you tackle a variety of messy situations ranging from coolant and light oil cleanup to deep cleaning of stubborn grease, heavy oil, lubricants and more. For improved safety and health in your shop, check out these facility cleaning solutions.

Master Fluid Solutions for Better Machine Shop Cleaning and Maintenance

Master STAGES™ Task2™ All Purpose Cleaner

Master Fluid Solutions Master STAGES™ Task2™ is an ideal industrial strength cleaner perfect for cleaning away common shop soils from almost every surface. In fact, the versatile cleaner outperforms all the green, crystal, purple and blue butyl-based cleaners you have sitting in your cabinets. Not only does it not include butyl, caustic, silicate, phosphate, nitrite, phenol or borate, it won’t harm your TRIM® metalworking fluids.

Related: New Product Alert: TRIM® E923 Metalworking Fluid from Master Fluid Solutions

Master Stages™ Clean F2™ Floor and Multipurpose Cleaner

For versatile cleaning power, the Clean F2™ from Master Fluid Solutions is a non-butyl floor and multipurpose cleaner that can be used at various dilutions to get every inch of your shop sparkling clean. This all-in-one solution not only saves money, but also controls consumption and improves worker safety and health.

Use in these common applications:

• Floor machines
• Window cleaning
• Auto scrubber
• Parts cleaning
• Mop and bucket
• Spray and wipe
• Heavy-duty cleaning

Buy a drum of Master Stages Clean F2™ and get a Fluid Proportioner at NO CHARGE!

The Fluid Proportioner from Master Fluid Solutions offers improved control on consumption of cleaning products, providing cost savings up to 30% and reducing the amount of cleaner in the waste stream.

For a limited time, get a fluid proportioner (a $240 value) for FREE with purchase of your first drum of Clean F2. Talk to your M&M Sales & Equipment representative for details.

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If you have questions about selecting the best industrial cleaning solutions for your machine shop in West Texas, we’re here to help. Just ask your local M&M Sales & Equipment representative or call one of our locations in Odessa, Amarillo, Lubbock, Ft. Worth and surrounding areas.