Cutting Tools
Finishing Fillets
Consider these finish-machining techniques that can enable you to maximize material removal rates prior to completing accurate, tight-radii fillets.
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Inserts Boost Productivity in Cast Iron
Walter USA’s Tiger-tec Silver line of high-performance insert now includes the RK 5 and RK7 geometries designed to enhance cutting speed, reliability and tool life in ISO K (cast iron) materials.
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Small Inserts Reduce Cost
Iscar’s Flashturn Eco line includes small-sized Isoturn inserts said to provide decreased cost per cutting edge.
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Coolant-Fed Drills Prevent Damage
Cobra Carbide offers its Blackmamba series of coolant-fed drills designed to eject chips and remove them from the cutting zone while drilling deep holes, preventing damage to the tool and workpiece.
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When to Waterjet, When to Mill
A composite parts manufacturer in Nebraska recently installed a combined five-axis waterjet/milling machine to position itself to win large-scale aerospace work it sees on the horizon.
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Machine Mount Rack Stores Toolholders
Huot’s machine mount rack for storing and organizing toolholders mounts on the front or side of a machine.
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Cutting Tool Mobile Website Offered
Dapra has launched dapramobile.com, a website designed for use on mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones.
Read MoreTurning Center Enables Off-Center Machining
Okuma’s Genos L300-MY turning center features a Y axis for off-center milling, drilling and tapping capability.
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Chipbreaker Designed for Swiss Turning
Sumitomo Electric Carbide offers its MESI Chipbreaker for Swiss turning and small-parts machining, including medical applications.
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Entry-Level Tool Presetter Resists Temperature Fluctuation
The Diaset 240 contact presetter from Big Kaiser Precision Tooling features mineral cast construction, an updated spindle and a new digital control readout.
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