VORTAKT BLOG
Efficiency in Barrel Manufacturing and Beyond
How Vortakt’s Ongoing Dedication to Efficiency Benefits the Firearm Manufacturing Process In a busy market characterized by backorders and surging demand, the efficiency of your upstream suppliers can make all the difference to your business’s bottom line. While all suppliers may attempt to improve their operational efficiency to some extent, Vortakt’s reinvestment of resources toward …
Button Rifled vs. Cut Rifled Barrels: Which Option Is Right For You?
Choosing Between Vortakt® 400 and 500 Series Barrels The Different Methods of Barrel Rifling There’s a long-standing debate in the firearm industry about which rifling methodology provides the best performance. Whether it’s button rifling (100-400 Series), broach rifling, cold hammer forging, or single-point cut rifling (500 Series), there are plenty of valid options to choose …
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A New, Fully Automated Manufacturing Cell: Vortakt’s Response to Today’s Firearm Market
Robotic Automation and Precision Engineering Ramp Up Production To Match Demand When the firearm industry is faced with volatility and unprecedented demand, Vortakt® has the answer. In response to the recent surge in demand for firearms and firearm components, we’re adding a cutting-edge, fully automated manufacturing cell to expand our barrel production capacity. By capitalizing …
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Vortakt Expands Production Capacity Through Automation Improvement
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT Chad Vendette Marketing Director (262) 345-0888 (Ext. 247) Barrel Manufacturer Acquires Additional Technology to Offer Unmatched Production Capacity MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. (December 16, 2020) – Vortakt® Barrel Works continues to develop its state-of-the-art automation capability in the OEM production of rifle and pistol barrels, further improving the level of support currently provided …
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Automating the Barrel Manufacturing Process: Turning, Milling, Chambering, and Finishing
How Does Vortakt Barrel Works Streamline Barrel Production? In Part 1 of our “Automating the Barrel Manufacturing Process” blog series, we reviewed the various operations involved in automating barrel blank production. While many Vortakt® clients finish their own barrels, we also offer turning, milling, and chambering options for semi-finished and finished barrel production for OEM’s. …
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Automating The Barrel Blank Manufacturing Process
How Does Vortakt® Barrel Works Streamline Barrel Production? There has been a long-held assumption passed through the firearm industry that the manufacturing process of rifle and pistol barrels is “Black Magic.” While the various elements required to produce a top-quality barrel may require specialized machines, quality tooling, and select lubricant recipes, the truth of the …
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A Vortakt® Barrel Review – 500 Series Barrel Break-In
Barrel Break-In and Practical Accuracy Testing Barrel Break-In: Does It Really Matter? There are no shortage of controversial topics in the firearm industry. Much like the classic “9mm vs. 45 ACP” and “AR vs. AK” debates, it seems like many shooters have a very strong opinion on the subject of barrel break-in. While the discussion …
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