Cutting Tools
Insert Grade Coating Improves Tool Life
Sumitomo Electric Carbide’s AC420K insert is a CVD-coated carbide grade that features layers of TiCN and Al2O3 for wear, chipping and heat resistance.
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Coming Soon: Universal, CAM-Independent Cutting Tool Library
Software relying on the ISO standards for cutting tools aims to dramatically simplify tool selection.
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Proper Tool Management Boosts Tool Production
A point-of-use inventory management system helped this manufacturer of specialty tools reduce inventory costs and work stoppages.
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Milling HRSAs: The Checklist
When milling super alloys, there are certain process requirements that must be observed.
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How Effective is MQL for Drilling Titanium/Aluminum Stacks?
Titanium expert Mark Larson describes how coolant properties affect the cut. MQL might work, but water-based coolant is typically best in titanium.
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Power Generation, Aerospace Milling Product Catalog
ATI Stellram’s catalog features indexable milling cutters and inserts specifically designed and manufactured for high-performance, difficult-to-machine materials, such as those used in turbine blades.
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High-Rake Insert Increases Tool Life
Allied Machine & Engineering offers the High Rake insert geometry for the Revolution Drill and Opening Drill inserts.
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Replaceable-Tip Milling System Cuts Hard Metals
Designed for applications in steel, aluminum and difficult-to-machine materials, the Minimaster Plus replaceable-tip milling system features a variety of shanks along with square-shoulder and ballnose inserts that have through-tool coolant on all two- and three-flute designs.
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Multitasking Machine Features Boring Capabilities
The Quick Turn Nexus 450-II MY is the largest of the company’s Nexus series of turning and multitasking machines developed for the oil and gas services and construction machinery industries.
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Vertical Turning Center Adds Gear-Cutting Capability
Mag’s VTC 2500H vertical turning center combines gear hobbing and milling capabilities with its range of turning, milling, drilling, threading and contouring functions for workpieces ranging to 2,700 mm in diameter.
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