Cutting Tools
New Tool, New Strategy Allow Five Times Faster Roughing
This shop realized a tool designed for fast feeds and shallow cutting depths could reduce the roughing cycle time of a large shipyard component from 20 to 4 minutes.
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Use The Tools That Are Available
Typically, creating holes isn’t a daunting task. However, programming, machine set up and cycle times can be prolonged when a part has numerous hole diameters. A new feature-based CAM strategy automatically determines how best to combine drilling and milling to create the holes using only the tools already loaded in a machine.
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Max-Flute Solid Carbide End Mill
(Sponsored Content) MAG’s CYCLO CUT cutting tool line introduces the Max-Flute solid carbide end mill. The Max-Flute technology delivers a step-change in machining of a broad spectrum of jet engine components in both titanium and nickel alloys. MAG’s Max-Flute was also selected the winner of the prestigious 2009 Sir Henry Royce Awards for Technical Innovation.
Read MoreNew Generation Of Steel Turning Grades
Sumitomo’s next generation of P20 and P30 coated carbide turning grades include the AC820P, which is designed for general-purpose turning of steels and stainless steels and the AC830P, which is designed for interrupted cuts and roughing. The Super FF coating provides wear and breakage resistance while increasing tool life.
Read MoreMultifunctional Table-Type Boring, Milling Machines
The Speedmat 2, 3 and 4 models comprise Pama’s multifunctional, table-type boring and milling machine range. The boring spindle is available in two different sizes, 130 or 160 mm, and table sizes range from 1,250 × 1,250 mm to 2,000 × 2,500 mm.
Read MoreAdvanced CNC Course Available Online
Expert Technical Training’s training program is designed to give CNC machinists the advanced knowledge and high speed machining skills that are necessary to compete in the modern global economy. For example, CNC 200: Advanced CNC Milling and Drilling, is a fully featured, college-level course designed to fill in the knowledge gaps often present due to the rapid technological advancements in CNC machining.
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Diamond Tool Features Self-Sharpening Edge
Brush Research Manufacturing’s diamond flex-hones are designed for deburring, edge blending and surface finishing in hard materials such as carbide, ceramic and aerospace steel alloys. The tools are engineered using resin-bond diamond crystals with high friability, a characteristic that makes edges self-sharpening.
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Drilling Unit Designed For Aerospace Applications
The Pneucon Selfeeder family of portable pneumatic drilling units from Sugino is designed specifically for the aerospace industry to streamline drilling applications on large wing and fuselage assemblies. The air-powered units feature a TIR of less than 0.
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Stem-Mounted Brushes
Weiler Corporation’s line of stem-mounted brushes are suited for a variety of applications, including cleaning and finishing recessed areas or internal diameters; cleaning and polishing dies, molds and tools; deburring; weld and carbon cleaning; spot facing; and cleaning rust, paint, scale or slag. Designed to optimize performance of high speed air and electric tools, the stem-mounted brushes are available in a variety of styles including wheel, cup and end brush configurations, each made with a ¼" stem for easy mounting on tool collets, the company says.
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