A New Approach to CNC Turning
This turning process takes advantage of a turn-mill’s B-axis spindle to vary a tool’s approach angle to optimize chip control and feed rates.
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Thread Rolling Solutions for Various Attachment Brands
PMTS 2021: Company says 80% of its thread rolls, including custom designs, ship within 24 hours.
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Angle Heads, Live Tooling Optimize Machining Capability
PMTS 2021: In some cases, driven tools can enable a CNC mill or lathe to complete parts in one setup.
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Tungaloy’s Coated CBN Grade Inserts for Hardened Steel
PMTS 2021: Tungaloy’s BXA10 CBN inserts offer HP chipbreaker to boost productivity in hard part finishing.
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Custom Tooling, Workholding Help Whip Rotors Into Shape
Whipple Superchargers uses unique form tools and dead-length-collet workholding for its B-axis turn-mill enabling it to create more accurate rotors for its brand of engine power-adders.
Material-Specific Spade Drilling Systems
PMTS 2021: Company says system combines material-specific insert geometries and a redesigned drill body to enable penetration rates at speeds nearly 30% faster than other high-performance drills.
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Two-Axis CNC Attachments for Acmes
PMTS 2021: Attachments are capable of handling single point threading, contour turning, special boring and triple start threading.
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MS Geometry Insert Provides Stable Drilling in Challenging Applications
The MS geometry insert gives users a versatile tool for drilling stainless steel and super alloys.
Coroplus Improves Tool Inventory Management
CoroPlus Tool Supply combines hardware, software and service solutions to form a user-friendly tool restocking and inventory management system.
Oelheld Cooling Lubricant Suitable for Heavy Duty Machining
AquaTec 7655 is a water-miscible product suitable for general to heavy-duty machining of steels, plastics and aluminium alloys.
Ingersoll’s TwistSFeed Drills With Multiple Flutes Offer High Productivity
A three-flute quick-change tip with an upgraded clamping mechanism is designed to maximize productivity.
Advancements in Thread Whirling Tooling Technology
Many understand the advantages of thread whirling on a CNC Swiss-type. However, new tooling technology for this thread-machining process can further improve cycle times and reduce cost per part.
VIDEOS
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.
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.
A CNC Means to Burnish Large, Flat Surfaces
Rather than tasking shopfloor employees to polish large, flat metal surfaces, consider a machine tool with a diamond burnishing face mill instead.
Horn’s DDHM CVD Diamond-Tipped Tool System Enables Machining on Milling, Turning Centers
The diamond tools enable shorter throughput times, high surface quality, lower overall costs, greater flexibility within the production process and longer tool life.
Horn EH Geometry for Grooving System Enables Parting Off at High Feed Rates
The stable cutting edge of the EH geometry ensures reliable chip evacuation and control.
Solid Ceramic End Mills Offer Increased Feed Rates, Broader Speed Range
Greenleaf’s XSYTIN-1 ceramic material provides ultra-high strength and wear resistance at extreme feed rates.
Carmex Solid Carbide Thread Mills Cut Heat-Resistant Materials
Thread mills feature more flutes for improved performance in hard materials and are constructed of a specially formulated carbide that is triple coated.
Tungaloy Adds Grades, Geometries to Grooving, Parting Off Tools
Multifunctional grooving and parting-off line offers a wide range of insert and toolholder variations designed to provide maximum precision and longer tool life.
Suhner’s PolyDrill Multi-Spindle Drill Heads Offer Fixed, Adjustable Hole Pitches
Drill head line features nearly limitless maximum hole spacing, making them flexible for use in a variety of applications.
