Cutting Tools
Ceramic Turning Grade Offers Alternative to PcBN
Kennametals’ KYHK15B grade reportedly provides greater depth of cut capabilities than PcBN inserts when machining hardened steel, high-temperature alloys and cast iron.
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Walter Launches New Line of PVD-Grade Carbide Milling Inserts
This new grade is now reportedly capable of 30% greater performance in stainless steels and heat-resistant super alloys, and up to 75% greater performance in steels than comparable grades.
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Haimer USA Models a Streamlined Toolroom
Haimer USA is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a live demonstration of its digital toolroom. Find out more past the aluminum panther.
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Speed Increasers Optimize Machine Parameters
IMTS 2022: Available for the most current Citizen models, the 1:4 speed increasers are said to optimize the machine’s parameters, making them both efficient and cost effective.
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Walter Introduces New Insert Grades for Turning Steel
Walter offers three Tiger·tec Gold grades specifically designed for turning operations in steel and cast iron.
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Mini Indexable End Mills for Small Parts
The line features a V-Shaped pocket that cradles the insert to remove insert screw stress and foster effortless insert indexing.
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How to Turn Machine Shop Downtime Into Process Expertise
To take advantage of a lull in business, JR Machine devised a week-long cutting tool event that elevated the shop’s capabilities with aerospace alloys.
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Carbide Cutting Tools Imported From Portugal
IMTS22: Pilot Precision Products partners with Palbit, a Portugal-based manufacturer, to bring carbide cutting tools overseas, enabling easier access to these tools optimized for aerospace, automotive, defense, medical, die and mold, and railway sectors.
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How Lowering Torque Improves Tapping Tool Life
Escaping the tap breakage trap requires a long look at torque and the many factors that influence it.
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Combined Milling Head and Spindle Provide Perfect Rotation
IMTS22: Fischer’s D27 milling head, in combination with its MFW-2714/20 HSK-100 spindle, is designed for the most powerful, long-tooled milling applications.
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