(ANCA: Melbourne, Australia) -- The Oscars of the cutting tool industry is back: ANCA Tool of the Year 2024 is your chance to achieve global brand recognition as well as cash and a trip to Australia.
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With a global digital audience of 8.1 million readers, the award has emerged as the most highly anticipated social media event within the cutting tool industry, bringing together talented machinists from around the world to showcase their creativity and expertise.
You can enter in one or both categories: #MadeonANCA and Most Innovative Tool Design.
The winner of #MadeonANCA receives:
• A trip to ANCA’s headquarters in Melbourne, Australia
• AU$10,000 worth of ANCA parts, accessories, or software
• VIP access to exclusive opportunities with ANCA experts
The winner of Most Innovative Tool Design receives AU$10,000 worth of ANCA parts, accessories, or software.
“Over 50 years, ANCA has transformed the cutting tool industry with innovative thinking, driving us to continually invent and innovate. As we celebrate this milestone, we are inspired by our customers who share our ethos, creating spectacular designs with our technology,” says Patrick Boland, ANCA co-founder.
Submissions are open from May 15–July 31. Winners will be announced at IMTS 2024 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Enter now at: www.anca.com/Tool-of-the-Year.
The Female Machinist Award
ANCA’s Female Machinist Award returns for its second year in 2024, recognizing and honoring the outstanding achievements of female machinists in the tool and cutter grinding industry.
Women of all skill levels who are actively working with ANCA technology in the tool and cutter grinding industry are encouraged to apply. We are searching for individuals who are passionate about their work, demonstrate a commitment to excellence, and contribute to the advancement of the industry.
Submissions are evaluated based on:
• Exceptional problem-solving skills to overcome challenges or obstacles during projects
• Innovative and effective tool design
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and find innovative solutions
The winner of the Female Machinist Award receives:
• A fully funded ticket to attend a prominent trade show where ANCA is exhibiting
• Exclusive access to the ANCA team, including the leadership team, engineers, and product experts
• Opportunities to connect with industry professionals, gain insights into the latest technologies, and attend educational seminars and workshops
Meaghan Ziemba, 2024 judge, says, “Amidst the cutting-edge technology and innovation showcased at IMTS 2024, I am thrilled to shine a spotlight on women’s remarkable talent and contributions in the machining industry. The ANCA Female Machinist Award competition celebrates not only skill but also diversity, highlighting the vital role that women play in shaping the future of manufacturing. I am honored to have a chance to recognize their excellence and inspire the next generation of female machinists.”
Enter now at https://machines.anca.com/ANCA-Female-Machinist-Award
ANCA Tool of the Year 2024
The competition is based on the passion and the craft of toolmaking and celebrates the highly skilled tool grinding community. Customers can submit their favorite tool with the winners to be judged and announced live at IMTS 2024. There are two competition categories to recognize both the functionality and creativity of cutting tool manufacturers.
#MadeonANCA
The main prize goes to the winner of this category, where entrants will be judged on the form and performance of their cutting tool. The winner of #MadeonANCA receives a trip to ANCA’s headquarters in Melbourne and AU$10,000 worth of parts, accessories, or software. This amazing prize comes with access as an ANCA VIP to exclusive opportunities with our ANCA experts.
Most Innovative Tool Design
This category is for virtual tools. Entrants are encouraged to be creative and use ANCA tool design software to push ideas to their limits. The winner of the most innovative virtual tool will receive AU$10,000 worth of parts, accessories, or software.
Submissions are open from May 15–July 31, 2024.
How to enter
1. Read the terms and conditions at www.anca.com/tool-of-the-year
2. Upload your tool image to your social media channel and tag #ANCATooloftheYear2024—or send your image to enews@anca.com
3. Fill in the form at www.anca.com/tool-of-the-year
4. You’re now in the competition! Keep an eye on social media channels for important announcements regarding voting and finalists.
Judging panel
• Pat Boland, co-founder and managing director, ANCA
• Santosh Plakkat, product manager, ANCA
• Darren Fox, product manager, ANCA
• Alfred Lyon, cutting tool supervisor, AB Tools
The top five finalist tools will be judged on the following criteria:
• Best surface finish in Ra (roughness average) value on the flute or gash surface
• The tool that is closest to the nominal tolerance as stated on the drawing in terms of diameter and profile (i.e., if the tolerance on diameter is +/- 0.010 mm and the tool is measured to 0.005, then this will rank favorably)
• Tool that has been ground to the tightest tolerance as per the drawing (i.e., the tool with the lowest tolerance will rank favorably)
• Level of complexity (i.e., in terms of the number of steps, profiles will rank favorably)
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