Milling Tools
Walter Unveils Round Insert Milling Cutter
According to Walter, the new Xtra·Tec XT M5468 is suitable for steel, stainless steel, cast iron, non-ferrous material with difficult cutting properties and hard machining. The company claims it is ideal for copy milling with minimal material removal.
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High Feed Rates or Deep Cuts - Which is Faster?
Comparing high-feed milling to other kinds, it is clear that the high feed and metal removal rates deliver on promises, but sometimes slowing down the feed and increasing the depth of cut will still end up faster.
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YG-1 Launches New Platform of Cutters and Inserts
YG-1’s FM10 PNMU inserts are designed to separate the cutting edge and the wiper, which results in ten true cutting edges.
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Tungaloy Introduces Size 12 Inserts for Cutter Bodies
According to Tungaloy, the TungForce-Rec 12 boasts 1.5 times higher tooth density than other competing shoulder milling cutters of the same size, allowing a 16 mm (5/8″) diameter cutter to carry 3 teeth and a 50 mm (2″) diameter cutter to carry 12 teeth.
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How to Manage Cutting Tool Inventory in a Small Job Shop — The One-Person Shop #4
Working in short lead times means maintaining a large range of tools to be ready. What is the right way to stock and organize this investment?
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New Indexable Milling Inserts from YG-1
Eastec 2021: YG-1’s new inserts are designed to separate each cutting edge and wiper, which result in 10 true cutting edges.
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Hexagon Edgecam Now Supports Six-Axis Machining
Hexagon’s Edgecam offers dedicated six-axis tools that provide greater toolpath control and more accurate simulation of processes, reducing the need for intervention on the shop floor, improving the utilization of advanced machinery and avoiding the risk of costly damage.
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Walter Showcases New Milling Cutters and Grooving System
Eastec 2021: Walter will showcase a new family of milling cutters and a grooving system, which provides a positive locking system and reduces indexing time by 70 percent.
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Norton Ideal-Prime Grinding Wheels Increase Wheel Life
Norton’s Ideal-Prime Internal Diameter Grinding Wheels feature optimized, proprietary grains and matrices that lengthen wheel life and improve grinding and cost efficiency.
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GWS Alumigator End Mill Reduces Roughing Chatter
GWS Tool Group’s Alumigator ASR-5 end mill sports a chatter-reducing indexing configuration and geometric features that reduce chip size.
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