Cutting Tools
Walter Launches Profile Milling Cutter
Walter launches the Xtra-tec XT M5460, a profile milling cutter that delivers precision and tool life.
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Versatile Drilling Grade for Drilling Aluminum
This grade is designed to enable reliable chip removal due to its smooth surface with a reduced tendency toward adhesion and buildup on the cutting edge, thereby increasing process reliability and wear resistance.
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Microdrill Cuts Heat, Chip Buildup
With thousands of holes to drill in every part, this microdrilling application required the right strategies to overcome heat and chip buildup.
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How to Tackle Tough Angled Pocket Milling With Two Tools
Milling a deep pocket with a tight corner radius comes with unique challenges, but using both a flat bottom drill and a necked-down finishing tool can help.
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Sandvik Coromant on Acquisitions: Solutions Entail More Than the Tool
A Q&A with global president Helen Blomqvist explores the cutting tool maker’s acquisition of CAM software companies and how this connects to, among other things, electric vehicles.
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Indexable Milling Inserts Designed for Long Life
Kennametal has introduced milling inserts designed for wear resistance and improved tool life.
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Cermet Turning Insert Maximizes Dimensional Accuracy
Walter’s cermet turning insert is designed to ensure dimensional accuracy, superior surface finish and reduced vibration.
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Jaw Boring Rings Provide Uniform Pressure
Jaw forming rings from Dillon are designed to enable a consistent bore on large-diameter chucks.
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Five-Axis Changes Weldments Into Monolithic One-Piece Parts
Moving from welding to five-axis machining enabled Barbco to redesign its weldments as monolithic one-piece parts with improved strength and repeatability.
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Choosing Your Carbide Grade: A Guide
Without an international standard for designating carbide grades or application ranges, users must rely on relative judgments and background knowledge for success.
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