Cutting Tools
The Case for Abrasive Finishing Tools in CNC Applications
According to Brush Research Manufacturing, abrasive finishing tools do not release large amounts of grit into a machine’s coolant. Hear from three shops using these tools.
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How to Slash 5-Axis Finishing Time
Finally there is an alternative to ballnose endmills for finishing 3D parts. The combination of finishing tools shaped to provide more cutting surface and a CAM system with the ability to apply them on a five-axis machining center can dramatically reduce finishing cycle times while delivering better surface finishes.
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When Sophisticated CNC Machine Tools Aren't the Best Answer
As a machine shop owner, challenges come every day. Sometimes, relying on the tools you’re used to can keep you from finding more beneficial solutions.
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Bel Air's AutoHone Uses Robot Arm to Insert, Remove, Clean and Dry Parts
Bel Air’s AutoHone reverse drag finisher rotates the media instead of the parts, which are then dipped into the flowing media in a rotating bin.
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Star SU's Single-Flute Gundrills Suitable for Medical Device Machining
Star SU’s solid carbide gundrills are designed for work in medical-grade materials such as titanium and stainless steel.
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Suhner's BEX 15 Spindle Head Performs Milling, Drilling
Suhner’s BEX 15 spindle head has a maximum spindle speed of 23,000 rpm for improved in-line production.
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Ceratizit's FreeTurn Tooling Combines Different Cutting Edge Properties for Flexibility
Ceratizit’s FreeTurn tooling is designed to be used with its High Dynamic Turning (HDT) method, which is said to enable roughing, finishing, contour turning, face turning and longitudinal turning with a single tool.
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Big Kaiser Enables Buyers to Find, Purchase Demo Equipment
“These are like dealer-certified pre-owned cars,” says Big Kaiser’s VP of sales and engineering.
Read MoreFullerton Tool Co. Partners with Inovatools
Fullerton will now add Inovatools cutting tools to its product offering in North America.
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Emuge-Franken Celebrates 100th Anniversary
The company was begun by Richard Glimpel in 1920, who invented a spiral-pointed tap that could do with one tool what it normally took three to accomplish.
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