Cutting Tools
Proper Tool Management Pays Dividends
Tracking and managing tool inventory can be an important factor in keeping costs low and setup times short. By implementing ToolBoss, an automated inventory control system from Kennametal, this shop completely overhauled its approach to tool management.
Read MoreBandsaw Eliminates Noise, Vibration
Amada’s latest bandsaws, PCSAW430AX and PCSAW530AX, are designed to eliminate inherent problems such as noise, vibration and cutting resistance producing higher efficiency bandsawing, according to the company. The PCSAW430AX is a single pulse cutting machine capable of cutting material as long as 16". The PCSAW530AX is capable of cutting material ranging to 21".
Read MoreLow-Pressure Milling Of Stainless And Titanium Alloys
X700 grade inserts from ATI are coated with TiAIN by PVD and are designed for milling stainless steels and titanium alloys while generating lower pressure and stress during machining operations. The inserts are available in a variety of styles—square, round and octagonal for a variety of applications. .
Read MorePCD Diamond Inserts
TiroTool’s TiroWave 3D chip breakers are said to have a tool life of as much as 10× when compared to conventional tooling machining aluminum alloys. The chip breakers are said to be ideal for machining magnesium alloys, non-ferrous materials, composites, reinforced plastics and materials with abrasive binders. .
Read MoreChipbreaker For Steel Turning
Seco Tools offers its MR6 chipbreaker optimized for peak performance in the medium-rough turning of steels. The chipbreaker’s main advantage is the open and highly positive design coupled with the company’s Duratomic coated grades, allowing for the use of higher cutting speeds when compared to traditionally designed chipbreakers, the company says. The chipbreaker generates low cutting forces within the main cutting area allowing high cutting speed, depth of cut and feed, which increase machine utilization and productivity for the customer.
Read MoreRoughing Face Mills Increase Uptime
Valenite has added the V560 heavy-duty, roughing face mill to its general purpose Penta family of five-sided, face milling cutters. The 0. 400" depth-of-cut capability allows for machining under the tough outer layer of forge or cast workpieces, reducing insert wear compared to smaller inserts, the company says.
Read MoreEnd Mills Quickly Machine Aluminum
A line of high-performance end mills for aluminum materials consists of two- and three-flute tools for roughing and finishing applications. This line, manufactured by Onsrud Cutter, also includes a selection of corner radii and neck and flute lengths. The large “sweet spot” of the tools allows for virtually chatter-free machining at high rpm and on heavy cuts.
Read MoreCarbide End Mills
V-Hemoth, Micro 100 Tool Corporation’s high-velocity variable pitch end mills, feature variable flutes pitch. The carbide end mills are designed for high speed milling while eliminating chatter and vibration. All tools have AlTiN coating as standard.
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Bryco Before and After
Within a two-month period, this Chicago-area contract shop reorganized the shopfloor, implemented new procedures and eliminated employee toolboxes. Here are the benefits the shop has seen.
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The Anatomy Of An End Mill For Aluminum
By using specialized cutter geometry and incorporating smooth finishes with tough coatings, Toolmex Corp., created an end mill well suited to cut aluminum aggressively. This tool called the "Mako" is part of the SharC line of specialized tools from the same company.
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