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Toolpath Refinement Produces Finer Finish
CNC Software’s Mastercam X4 provides expanded machining flexibility and an increased emphasis on speed and automation. It also introduces 3D surface toolpath refinement, a technique that is said to deliver a much finer finish on complex parts.
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Live Lathe Tools For ID Machining
Eltool’s live tool modules combined with the company’s right angle heads are designed for internal machining of bores ranging to l" in diameter. Secondary ID milling, drilling, slotting and grooving operations can be integrated into turning operations to increase throughput, reduce handling and improve accuracy.
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Milling Toolholders Reduce Vibrations
Although long-overhang tools can reach deep cavities and other difficult-to-access areas, such cutters can introduce vibration into the machining process. To address this issue, Seco Tools’ Steadyline vibration-damping shell mill holders feature a passive dynamic damping system that offers as much as 3× the rigidity of common solid holders.
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CoroCut Program Grooving Line Expands
Sandvik Coromant’s expanded CoroCut program features larger insert seat sizes for wider grooves and a dedicated grade to enable higher performance in demanding parting and grooving operations. The M- and R-size inserts and holders increase the range of the parting and grooving program to cover from 0.
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Angle Head For Makino HMCs
Koma Precision stocks Alberti Slimline T90sl-0,3 angle heads, which are customized for Makino MAG3 HMCs. The angle heads feature an HSK 80F shank and a high speed NSK output, which can be equipped with a variety of micro-machining NSK tools.
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Solid Carbide, Four-Flute End Mills
Iscar’s expanded Chatterfree line of solid carbide, four-flute end mills includes smaller diameter sizes of 0. 125", 0.
Read MoreDrill Program For Small Diameter Ranges
Mikron Tool’s drill program for small diameter ranges includes the MiquMill Frontchamfer. Available in diameters as small as 1 mm, the mini chamfer mill is designed to machine hard-to-reach spots.
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High-Efficiency Graphite Dust Filter
Designed specifically for graphite dust control, the Wynn “G” series flanged cartridges from Wynn Environmental are directly interchangeable with filters commonly used in vibrating-type dust collectors. These surface-loading, Merv 15 nanofiber filters have an open-pleat design for dust release during the cleaning cycle.
Read MoreDovetail Vise-Clamping Component
AME says its dovetail vise clamping component is useful for a variety of applications and industries, especially aerospace aluminum milling applications. Precision bushing holes are designed for quick and easy location of the vise, the company says.
Read MoreHexagonal Pole Magnets
A line of electro-permanent workholding magnets from SAV North America is designed to accommodate a range of material sizes and shapes for milling operations. HEX Pole milling magnets are said to deliver greater holding power per square inch with six-sided (hexagonal) pole configurations versus typical square-shaped magnets.
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Increase Multitasking Machine Productivity
Gibbs and Associates offers its GibbsCAM MTM solutions designed to enhance productivity by allowing multitasking machines to execute multiple operations in a single setup. The software fully supports all the functions available on standard multitasking machines and Swiss-type lathes.
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High Speed Steel Box Furnace
The Economy high speed steel box furnace, manufactured by Lucifer Furnaces, is an energy-efficient unit designed for heat treating high speed steels and glass ceramics. The furnace is constructed with lightweight ceramic fiber and mineral wool block insulation within a structurally reinforced sheet metal shell to minimize heat loss.
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