Cutting Tools
Tapping Arm Offers 360 Degrees of Movement
FlexArm has introduced the GH-60 hydraulic tapping arm, whose 480-V power source provides tapping capabilities ranging from ½" to 2", even in laser-cut holes.
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Hole Drilling EDM Available in Three- or Five-Axis Configurations
Current EDM has released the CT400 CNC hole drilling machine designed for toolroom and production drilling applications.
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December 2018 Product Spotlight: Turning
This month’s Modern Equipment Review Spotlight focuses on turning machines and tooling.
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Grooving Inserts, Holders Elevate Productivity, Tool Life
Walter USA has released Walter Cut MX grooving inserts.
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High-Speed Milling Grades Provide Durability, Reliability
Dormer Pramet has released their latest high-performance grades for milling hard materials.
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Face Milling Inserts Reduce Cycle Times, Ensure Process Security
Seco Tools has introduced larger LP09 inserts for its HighFeed 2 cutter bodies to eliminate long-face milling cycle times and ensure process security.
Read MoreHeimatec Transitions to Platinum Tooling Technologies
Heimatec Inc. is combining with other tooling lines under a new corporation, Platinum Tooling Technologies Inc.
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Milling Grades Resist Thermal Cracking
Sandvik Coromant has launched two insert grades for steel milling: GC4330 and GC4340.
Read MoreMethods Machine Tools Partners with Ocean Technologies
Specializing in Small Hole EDM Drilling, Ocean Technologies excels at applications ranging from simple wire start holes to full five-axis EDM drilling applications.
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Maximizing Machines, Empowering the Machinist: The Art of Shop Floor Efficiency
When the Great Recession hit Linda Tool, leadership for the 66-year-old machine shop decided against cutting staff. Instead, they made a series of strategic investments and decisions around five-axis machining that has allowed them to scale up the business without increasing headcount.
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