Cutting Tools
Waterjet System Provides Faster Print-to-Part Cutting
IMTS22: Hypertherm's OMax brand showcases its new OptiMAX, its most advanced waterjet yet. This new generation of waterjet provides faster and more accurate print to part cutting while reducing downtime.
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Four-Flute End Mill Comes in a Small Package
IMTS22: NS Tool Co. showcases its Four-Flute Long Neck Corner Radius End Mill, which reportedly features the world’s smallest diameter of four-flute end mills.
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Drill Sharpeners Keep Tools Cutting
IMTS22: Darex showcases its range of drill sharpening solutions.
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Threading On A Lathe
The right choices in tooling and technique can optimize the thread turning process.
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All-Around Mill Improves Productivity and Cost for Valve Job
Adopting a mill with a double-negative rake and pockets compatible with multiple insert geometries enabled Progressive Metal Service to increase feed and lower scrap rates for a valve.
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Ball-End Tool Contours, Chamfers and Finishes in One Pass for Most Materials
The new IMCO Carbide Tool Pow•R•Arc end mill, to be shown at IMTS 2022, emphasizes speed. The cutter is able to run and increase feed rates to machine one’s mold up to five times faster than a four-flute tool.
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New Modular Tool Options for Small Spindle Milling
Tooling options have been limited for small spindle milling applications. Now modular, indexable systems are available that provide broad flexibility to get the right cutter for the job with less inventory and at lower cost.
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Metric-Diamond-Coated End Mills for Graphite Electrode Machining
As the industry continues to adopt graphite electrodes, Crystallume introduces its high-precision, tight-tolerance coated end mills to meet moldmaking needs.
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Ceratizit EcoCut Multifunctional Tools for Drilling, Turning
IMTS 2022: The company says the tools can reduce setup time and increase productivity, and are designed to handle up to four different machining processes with just one tool.
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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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