Cutting Tools
Cutters Produce Wind Turbine Components
Through its Wind Power program, Emuge offers a lineup of tools that are optimized specifically for the production of wind turbine components. For the production of internal and external threads, the program provides taps ranging to 4 ½" (114 mm), roll form taps ranging to 2" (51 mm) and thread mills ranging to 4" (102 mm).
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Upgrades For Parting Applications
Iscar has developed a family of reinforced Tang-Grip blades for Traub (TNL and TNK models) and Index (MS18C model) turn-mill machines. These blades, due to their reinforced construction, can be used in long-overhang machining.
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Drill Sharpener Features New Chuck Attachment
Darex introduces the first of several new attachments for its XT-3000 Xpandable tool sharpener, which sharpens a variety of drills and cutting tools. The new chuck allows users to accurately grip common shank diameter and Morse taper drills to expand the range of cutting tools that the user can re-sharpen.
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Milling Cutter Features Multiple Cutting Edges
The GFG-WFE shell-type thread milling cutter from JBO is suited for difficult-to-machine materials and large-batch production applications. Higher cutting speeds and feeds shorten machining time, while the number of cutting edges increases tool life.
Read MoreHigh-Penetration Drilling System For Difficult Applications
Allied’s GEN3SYS high-penetration drilling system is designed to tackle difficult drilling applications. The tool design improves hole quality, surface finish and true position, while the replaceable drill insert maximizes machine up-time and reduces setup time.
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Reducing Thrust Loads During Rigid Tapping
Some amount of synchronization error is inevitable with rigid tapping. By allowing just a slight amount of axial movement to compensate for synchronous errors, this tapping holder is said to reduce thrust load by as much as 90 percent.
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Coating For Dry Machining Of Al Alloys
Engineers from Sumitomo Electric Industries have developed a diamond-like carbon coating (DLC) for the dry machining of aluminum alloys and nonferrous applications. Previously, in the first stages of harsh-environment cutting, coatings would peel and lose their beneficial properties.
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Carbide Burrs For Every Need
Monster Tool Co. ’s range of carbide burrs include a variety of carbide burr sets, all of which are CNC machined.
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Turning Grade Designed For Demanding Environments
Valenite’s VP9605 is designed for difficult-to-machine materials and for aerospace industry applications such as semi-finishing and finishing. According to the company, the turning grade offers production cost savings and increased tool life.
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Be Strategic With Your Holemaking Options
Just as there are a great many types of holes to be produced in today’s complex workpieces, there are a great many types of holemaking processes. Finding the right cutting tool for each holemaking application is a matter of asking the right questions and getting good answers from a cutting tool supplier.
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