b'New U.S.-Based Toolholder Rebuild Serviceconsidering bringing on a technician from the parent company on a temporary basis to help improve processes.Index previously sent about 1,500 to 1,800 toolholders each year to Germany for rebuilding, Voyles said.We hope to see that number drastically decrease now that were doing it stateside by having the ability to turn around quicker, he said.Voyles said the company eventually wants to expand its rebuild service to include spindles, Hirth rings and other components, with the objective of performing 80% to 90% of all repairs and rebuilds in-house.There will always be some very specialty things that we have to send to Germany for repair, he said.For more information about Index, call 317-770-6300 or visit us.index-traub.com. Alan RichterAndrew Powell, lead tool repair technician, cleans components as part of the toolholder rebuild process at Indexs new service department.Indexctemag.com/cteguide.com31Toolholding.indd 31 9/19/22 11:14 AM'