Cutting Tools
How One CNC Shop Effectively Machines Glass-Fiber-Filled Plastics
You know how to machine metals, but what about plastic machining? More specifically, glass-fiber-reinforced plastic? This machine shop has it figured out.
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Horizontal Boring Mill Accommodates Large Workpieces
FEMCO’s BMC-110R2 horizontal boring mill features stress-relieved Meehanite castings for all major components and uses induction-hardened boxways on all three axes.
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Milling Cutters Resist Fracture
Mitsubishi Materials has expanded its AXD4000 series of milling cutters with GM breakers in MP9120 and TF15 grades.
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Multi-Application Drill Extends Tool Life
The Widia VariDrill multi-application drill is engineered to extend tool life across a range of materials, including steels, stainless steels, cast iron, nonferrous material and high-temperature alloys.
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Quick-Change Chuck Eliminates Jaw Re-Boring
Schunk’s Rota THWplus quick- jaw-change chuck is designed for flexibility and efficiency in setups.
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Shoulder Milling Series for Steels, Cast Iron
Sumitomo Electric Carbide’s PWS shoulder-milling cutting series handles a variety of materials, including steels, stainless steels and cast irons.
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A New Formula for Metal Removal Rates in Turning
An expert on cutting tool theory and practice is proposing a new formula for calculating the metal removal rates in turning operations. This formula factors in the diameter of the workpiece to yield more accurate results and lead to better decisions about productivity.
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Abrasive Filament Tools Enable Turning in Both Directions
Abtex’s Hex Drive abrasive filament tools are designed for use in semi-automatic and fully automatic machinery, including CNC and in-machine deburring stations, as well as robotic machine tools.
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Downsized Turning Inserts Maintain Performance
Tungaloy offers the EcoTurn series of small-sized, economical turning inserts said to limit resource consumption during insert production while providing ecological benefits.
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Microscope Analyzes Micro Drills
The Micro Drill Geometry Analyzer (MDGA) microscope from Titan Tool Supply enables the inspection of geometry, finish and accuracy of new and re-sharpened miniature carbide drills as small as 1/8" in diameter.
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