Room to grow With customer demand on the rise, K.K. Tool needed to add several CNC machines to keep up. The machines were squeezed into the existing shop, wherever there was room. As demand continued to increase, it soon became clear more space was needed to handle the growing business. K.K. Tool expanded their facility—adding a 4,000 foot addition for the eight new machines. The company also began exploring lifting options to streamline workflow around the CNC machines. Konecranes’ space-saving crane After consulting with several companies, K.K. Tool contacted Konecranes, who proposed a unique solution—an XN trolley and hoist on a light-track enclosed rail system. Suspended from the ceiling, one crane could service all eight milling machines, while keeping the floor area fre

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