PMTS 2023 Product Preview: Cutting Tools
Learn about some of the latest cutting tool solutions that will be on display at PMTS 2023.
Micromachining Fundamentals
A number of elements must come together to establish an effective process for machining at a micro level. Here we consider four.
Tungaloy Barrel-Style Cutting Tool Inserts for Finishing, Semifinishing
The BallFinishNose indexable barrel-style tool inserts feature an asymmetric shape, which enables users to use the same side of the insert always facing the same direction when set in the tool body.
CNC Turning Tips for HRSA Materials
Rough-turning, heat-resistant superalloys can be challenging. However, new carbide insert technology provides the capability to perform high-speed, high-feed roughing in a single pass.
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Rollomatic LaserSmart 510 Femto for Cutting Ultrahard Materials
The company says the machine can achieve surface finishes as low as Ra 40 nanometers and produce crisper, sharper cutting edges compared to conventional laser machines.
4 Strategies for Managing Chip Control
Having strategies in place for managing chips is an important part of protecting the production process, from tool life to product quality.
CoroTurn Prime B-Type Inserts Provide All-Directional Turning
The insert is negative and double-sided, offering four cutting edges to increase productivity and tool life.
Walter Axial Grooving System Features Two Cutting Edges
The company says a key to the system’s success is the Walter Cut G1111-P holder and AF5 axial grooving chipbreaker system, which are said to deliver strength, reliability, optimum surfaces and high cost efficiency for axial grooving.
TDM Tool Management Systems for Production Efficiencies
The company’s latest data management support for customers includes new data services and a cloud-based solution.
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Tips to Make CNC Machining Tool Failure Predictable
Accurate prediction of tool life is key to establishing a controlled, repeatable and reliable CNC machining process.
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