Tools and strategies for improving your machining processes

Precision machining demands more than just the right tools – it takes strategy. Join Chris Merlin, Scott DeVinney, and Ron West of Kennametal Thursday, May 22 at 12PM ET for the webinar MedTech Components: Machining Strategies to Save Time and Improve Your Process, a deep dive into time-saving and performance-enhancing machining approaches specific to hip replacement components.

This technical session will cover:

• Aligning tooling and programming for consistent results
• Optimizing process planning through strategic supplier collaboration
• Validating methods that reduce cycle times, improve surface finish, and extend tool life

Whether you’re machining titanium, cobalt-chrome, or plastic, this webinar will help streamline your operations with proven, field-tested solutions.

Speaker Highlights

 

Chris Merlin
Senior Product Manager
Kennametal

Chris Merlin currently leads the portfolio development of high-performance round tools for the Medical, Swiss Type and Small Parts machining industries for Kennametal. Over the past 17 years, Chris has led teams and projects in the metal cutting space around product management, marketing, corporate development, strategy, and sales globally.

 

Ron West
Leader - Tooling Systems
Kennametal

Ron West currently leads the Tooling Systems portfolio at Kennametal. He is responsible for managing and developing high-performance tooling adapters that cover all industry machine connections. With more than 35 years of experience in the metal cutting field, Ron has held roles as a journeyman machinist, CNC programmer, product manager, and sales professional.

 

Scott DeVinney
Senior Product Manager
Kennametal

Scott DeVinney currently leads the portfolio development of high-performance indexable tools at Kennametal, specifically for the medical, Swiss-type, and small parts machining industries. Kennametal benefits from Scott's extensive experience in metal cutting, spanning more than 30 years, during which he has held roles as a journeyman machinist, CNC programmer, and mechanical engineer.

Can’t participate on the day of the event? No problem! Each registered attendee will also receive a link to the recording. This content will be sent approximately 5 business days after the event.