ANCA launches performance+

By Staff Report May 27, 2026 5:24 pm IST

Performance+ is backed by a measurable, risk-reducing commitment

As cutting tool manufacturers navigate rising input costs, tighter delivery expectations, and intensifying global competition, productivity gains must go beyond incremental improvements. With carbide prices having doubled in recent years, every efficiency gain has become critical to maintaining profitability and competitiveness.

To help manufacturers address these challenges with dedicated technology solutions, ANCA has announced Performance+, a premium, expert-led productivity program designed to deliver elite-level efficiency improvements that directly increase throughput while maintaining — or improving — tool quality.

Performance+ is backed by a measurable, risk-reducing commitment: customers are guaranteed a minimum 10% reduction in cycle time when ANCA’s recommended guidance is implemented.

A structured program focused on measurable results

Performance+ begins with a personalised evaluation of each manufacturer’s grinding operations, including machine setup, cycle time performance, and production objectives. ANCA specialists then provide targeted recommendations supported by ROI analysis, followed by hands-on implementation and application training to embed best-practice grinding techniques into everyday production.

The program addresses the root causes of lost productivity across the entire grinding ecosystem — including software optimisation, machine behaviour, consumables, coolant and wheel strategy, process refinement, and operator practices — transforming incremental gains into substantial annual productivity improvements.

“Performance+ was created for manufacturers who know there’s more productivity in their operation, but need a proven pathway to unlock it,” said Thomson Mathew. “This is a premium consultancy that turns data into practical changes on the machine and on the floor — delivering cycle time reductions up to 40% in several cases without compromising tool quality.”

Tailored productivity enhancements

Performance+ builds on ANCA’s established productivity technologies, including ToolRoom RN35 with optimisation software, Motor Temperature Control (MTC), Grind Point Velocity, and Tool Runout Compensation. The program extends these capabilities through a customised combination of software enhancements, selected hardware upgrades, and structured operator training.

Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model, Performance+ is configured around each manufacturer’s operational priorities and focuses on the top three tool types most critical to output and profitability. This tailored approach ensures improvements are relevant, measurable, and aligned with business goals — resulting in meaningful cycle time reductions, increased throughput, and sustained or enhanced tool quality.

More throughput, less downtime

Performance+ is engineered to deliver measurable manufacturing outcomes, including increased output per shift, reduced non-cutting time, and faster returns on equipment investment.

Based on a comparison of 16-hour shifts operating five days per week, ANCA reports that Performance+ has demonstrated:

• An increase of 123 to 659 additional tools produced per month, depending on tool type
• Savings of 30 to 80 production hours per month
• Estimated monthly value gains of AUD $3,000 to $8,000 per machine at an AUD $100/hour rate, excluding raw material and job-specific factors

These results highlight the commercial impact of reducing cycle time at scale — enabling manufacturers to produce significantly more using the same equipment footprint.

While Performance+ guarantees a minimum 10% cycle time improvement, ANCA reports several applications delivering substantially higher gains, including:

• 25% cycle time reduction using optimisation software
• 30% cycle time reduction using the latest software, optimisation, and process improvements
• 35% cycle time reduction using hybrid wheels, optimisation, and process refinements

Manufacturers interested in Performance+ can work directly with ANCA to assess eligibility and model potential savings based on existing cycle times, production volumes, and priority tool types. With a clear pathway to measurable productivity improvements, Performance+ offers cutting tool manufacturers a compelling opportunity to redefine the performance potential of their grinding operations.