Cutting Tools

Milling Tools 1 Dec 2014

Cutting Tool Helps Automotive Manufacturer Implement Design Change

Horn USA’s Mini Mill helped Machine Tool and Gear mill a flat at 90 degrees from other operations.

Milling Tools 1 Dec 2014

Face Mills Keep Shop from Making Large Capital Expenditure

By retooling its machines with Tedimill face mills from Ingersoll Cutting Tools, Ward Production Engineering was able to take on a jump in order volume without making a large capital investment.

Milling Tools 25 Nov 2014

The Anatomy of an End Mill for Titanium

Titanium is often characterized as a “challenging workpiece material.” Certainly, machining this material is a challenge to milling machines, cutting tools and workholding accessories that are suitable for machining more common materials such as mild steel, cast iron or aluminum.

Milling Tools 25 Nov 2014

Expanded Anti-Pullout System Enables Secure Titanium Milling with ER Collet Systems

Because of the extreme forces involved in machining titanium and other hard metals, it is necessary to take precautions to avoid pullout—the tendency for a cutting tool such as an end mill to gradually loosen in its holder and possibly be twisted out entirely.

Cutting Tools 12 Nov 2014

Two Applications for Entry-Level Presetters

Affordable presetters aren’t just for shops that are new to tool presetting.

Holemaking 10 Nov 2014

High-Performance Drill Features Lower Thrust Point Geometry

The Cyclone CXD drill from M.A. Ford enables high-performance drilling in materials ranging from 4140 steel to titanium.

Cutting Tools 7 Nov 2014

Carbide Blanks Available for Precision Tool Manufacturers

Horn offers a range of carbide blanks for precision tools in both ground and raw-sintered versions.

Milling Tools 5 Nov 2014

Milling Cutters Equipped with Through-Coolant

The Hi-FeedMidi family of high-feed milling cutters from Ingersoll Cutting Tools is based on the company’s Hi-FeedMini, but is capable of a 0.060" depth of cut.

Cutting Tools 3 Nov 2014

Steel Turning Grades for Transmission Manufacturing

Intended for large-batch production of transmission components, Sandvik Coromant’s GC4315 and GC4325 steel turning grades feature the company’s Inveio alumina coating technology and are said to offer high wear resistance and improved tool life.