Selecting the Right Milling Tool for Any Machining Task
High-performance milling cutters combine high cutting data with long tool life and efficiency, but certain factors must be considered when selecting tools for different machining tasks.
Seco Assistant Machining App Saves Time, Boosts Productivity
Seco Assistant mobile app streamlines the daily machining experience, combining vital information and tools with a smooth user experience.
Kennametal Boring System Simplifies Precision Adjustment
Kennametal’s digital-ready fine boring tools are easy-to-use for more productive, predictable and accurate boring.
Haimer Power Clamp Shrink Fit System Reduces Cycle Times
System enables smooth and clean cooling to reduce shrinking and cooling cycle times.
Bringing a Broaching Tool Manufacturer into the 21st Century
This broaching tool manufacturer had been making its products the same way since 1945, but a new owner updated everything, from the equipment to the culture and the way it does business.
Faster Centerline Setups for Anti-Vibration Boring Bars
A serrated, magnetic device has been developed to speed centerline adjustment for Iscar’s Whisperline vibration-damping boring bars.
Allied Machine Offers High-Penetration Drill System
T-A Pro drill designed to extend tool life, create consistent quality holes and provide better chip evacuation.
Exploring the Benefits of Reaming for Finishing Bores
How does reaming compare to single-point boring? A supplier of reaming tools compares these processes commonly used to finish bores and offers tips for those considering reaming.
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Walter Micro Drill Has Internal, External Coolant Capabilities
Walter USA’s Supreme DB133 solid carbide micro drill delivers high precision and productivity.
Carmex Inserts Designed for Challenging Machining Applications
Carmex diamond PCD, CVD-T and PCBN turning inserts designed to increase efficiency and productivity for difficult materials.
Electric Spindle System Offers Full Tool Changeability
NSK America’s i-Speed 5 utilizes multiple spindles with independent rpm settings.
A Rolling Cutting Tool Boosts Turning Efficiency
Rollfeed turning adds a third axis to turning operations that moves simultaneously with the X and Z axes to “roll” the cutting tool with a special insert geometry across the surface of the part. The result is reduced machining times, minimized tooling costs and high surface qualities.
VIDEOS
Video: High-Performance Hard Turning
Machine shops involved in turning hard parts will be interested in learning about these new inserts that were specially designed for this particular operation.
Video: Micro Insert for Live Tooling on Swiss Lathes
This easy-loading 5-mm I.C. micro insert is designed to run at maximum feed rates and is equipped with fine-pitched densities for high-productivity machining.
Live Demo Video: New Digital Boring Head and App
The EWD EVO digital boring head from Big Kaiser connects with newly developed smartphone and tablet app.
The Fundamentals of Chip Control
Having strategies in place for managing chips is an important part of protecting the production process, from tool life to product quality.
Eldorado M75-30T Machine Has Servo-Driven Option
The Eldorado M75-30T from Kays Engineering enables faster part loading and unloading.
Big Kaiser Drill Suited for Low Cutting Speeds
Big Kaiser’s Nirox drill from Sphinx suited for low rpms.
High-Pressure Coolant Improves Profits and Productivity
High-pressure coolant that is efficiently applied to a cutting tool will enable faster, more precise cuts; prevent oxidation of the tooling and workpieces; and prolong the life of a cutting tool.
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Speed Matters in Microtooling Applications
A variety of tooling spindle options brings micromachining work within reach for shops looking to expand their capabilities.
Rollomatic Adds Sharpening Tool Capability
Rollomatic LaserSmart 510 laser cutting and ablation machine incorporates technologies to sharpen thick-film, diamond-coated carbide tools to keep cutting edges sharp.
Automatically Optimize Your CNC Machining Feed Rates
New feed-rate-optimization technology can enable CAM programmers to reduce cycle times and increase tool life for milling and turning operations.
