Holemaking
Quick-Change Chuck Eliminates Jaw Re-Boring
Schunk’s Rota THWplus quick- jaw-change chuck is designed for flexibility and efficiency in setups.
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Microscope Analyzes Micro Drills
The Micro Drill Geometry Analyzer (MDGA) microscope from Titan Tool Supply enables the inspection of geometry, finish and accuracy of new and re-sharpened miniature carbide drills as small as 1/8" in diameter.
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Solid PCD Drill Tip Cleaves Composites
A solid PCD tip and a third flute provide improved edge sharpness, thermal conductivity and stability compared to PCD vein or dual-brazed tip designs.
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Video: Horizontal Boring Mill Turns 23-Foot-Diameter Part
This shop leverages large-scale multitasking machines. Learn why, and see one of its horizontal boring mills turning a terribly big mining industry part.
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Heavy-Duty Mill/Drill Features Power Feed
Grizzly’s G0755 heavy-duty gear-head mill/drill features a motorized headstock elevation travel on a dovetail-way column for improved movement accuracy and increased rigidity.
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BTA Drilling Machine for Deep-Hole Applications
Available from Absolute Machine Tools, Zagar’s Precihole BTA deep-hole drilling machines are offered in four models with spindle powers of 22, 37, 71 or 115 kW.
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Collet Blocks for Multiple-Part Machining
Hardinge offers pneumatic and hydraulic collet blocks for milling, drilling, grinding, inspection and assembly applications.
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Spindle Head Attachment Adds Five-Axis Capabilities
Tri-Tech Precision Products will demonstrate its Model 5414-R4 programmable five-axis spindle head attachment, designed to attach to virtually any three-axis CNC milling center for true simultaneous five-axis milling, drilling and grinding.
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Video: Music by Modulation
M4 Sciences makes a device that uses modulation-assisted machining to prevent chips from binding during deep drilling. Called “TriboMAM,” the system oscillates the drill in and out of the cut 1,000 times per second.
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Tap Improves Thread Quality
The Walter Prototyp Paradure short-chip blind-hole tap from Walter USA is designed to increase process reliability and quality when tapping long-chipping, high-tensile-strength steels.
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