Holemaking
How Lowering Torque Improves Tapping Tool Life
Escaping the tap breakage trap requires a long look at torque and the many factors that influence it.
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In-Port Sequence Valves Enable Faster Deep-Hole Drilling
IMTS22: Vektek’s in-the-port sequence valves enable a single circuit to sequence up to a dozen individually sequenced devices.
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Large Diameter BTA Drilling Machine With 3-Axis Capability
IMTS 2022: The TechniDrill TBTA-3A-6 can drill a 6-inch diameter hole from solid in a single pass and has 3-axis capability.
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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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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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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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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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Low-Adhesion Drilling Grade Improves Durability in Aluminum
Walter drilling inserts using its WNN15 PVD drilling grade can see up to a 200% tool life increase compared to conventional drilling grades.
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Putting Production on Repeat with Machine Tool Automation
Cobots and automation advances have spurred tooling and workholding innovations like Big Daishowa’s zero-point workholding system and EWA fine boring head.
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Improved Chip Removal With Boring Bar Line, Offset Adapter
Together with A2201's larger offset dimensions, the internal coolant delivery of the A3001 boring bar optimizes chip removal, adding to its superior surface finishes. Walter says it provides fast and productive counterboring and internal profiling of parts.
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