Cutting Tools
Video: Flat-Bottom Drill Versus Conventional
See how a flat-bottom drill tends to shear material as it exists the back side of a workpiece, leaving behind a minimal burr.
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PCD-Tipped Milling Insert Grades Improve Surface Quality
Seco Tools has introduced two new PCD-tipped milling insert grades, the PCD05 and PCD20, for use with its Turbo 10 cutters.
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Inserts Developed for Boring Enable Higher Cutting Speeds
Mapal has developed the HC720, HC725, HC730 and HC735 CVD-coated inserts tailored to the demands of boring in cast material such as GJL, GJV and GJS.
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Multi-Blade Reamers Reduce Cost per Bore
Diatool monobloc multi-blade reamers from Monaghan Tooling Group are said to produce precision bores with higher feed rates and reduced cycle times compared to single-point tools
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Multifunction Tool Line Available in Inch Dimensions
Originally introduced in metric configurations, Carmex’s Mini Tools line is now available in standard inch dimensions.
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Spindle Unit Enables Grinding with a Robot Arm
Suhner offers a series of spindle units designed to be used with robot arms for drilling, milling, deburring, grinding or brushing operations, including the BEX 15 WW-ER 25 for grinding applications in mild steel.
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Five-Axis Blends Require Minding Ballnose Tolerances
Proper symmetry, expressed via the end mill’s diameter and radius tolerance, is critical to ensure smooth surface finishes during five-axis contouring operations.
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Video: Accelerated Blisk Milling
CAM and cutting tool companies develop a process for machining a titanium bladed disk in less than half the conventionally expected cycle time.
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Choosing the Best Threading Method
What’s the difference between rolling and cutting threads? This tip sheet provides useful insights into which method will best produce a threaded part that will meet your requirements.
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Carbide End Mills for Titanium, Steel, Stainless Alloys
Supermill offers its XPV and XPVS series of carbide end mills for roughing or finishing difficult materials, featuring a four-flute, variable-pitch and helix design.
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