Tooling
Modular Quick-Change System Reduces Setup, Tool-Change Time
Benz has introduced NanoFix, a modular quick-change system for Swiss-type live and static tool applications.
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Deburring Tools Come in Four Application-Specific Versions
Heule Tool’s X-Bore tooling for the automated deburring of cross bores is available in four chipmaking tool versions to address four different challenges of deburring: Cofa, Cofa-X, Main Bore Tool and Cross Bore Deburring Tool.
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PCD Grade Improves Surface Finish in Engine, Chassis Applications
Element Six’s CTB004 PCD grade is designed to meet the precision cutting demands of the automotive industry.
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Part Cutoff Takes a New Direction
The capability and flexibility of the Y axis creates an opportunity for a new approach to parting-off operations. Learn how a specially designed parting blade has compelling advantages when this axis is used to separate a finished part from the barstock.
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Ceratizit Group Acquires Komet Group
The Ceratizit aims to position Komet for developing cutting tool products in the Industry 4.0 domain.
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Changing Cutting Tools Solves Three Problems in Hard-Turning Application
By switching to a new boring bar, a contract shop that specializes in precision Swiss turning and machining reduced one part’s cycle time by more than seven minutes.
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Workpiece Clamping System Features Quick-Change Capability
Röhm’s modular Captis workpiece clamping system provides a range of workholding options for turning, milling and drilling applications, featuring quick-change capability that is said to permit conversion from external to internal clamping in less than a minute.
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Color-Coded Taps for Different Materials
Dormer Pramet’s Shark line of material-specific taps are said to offer high performance and process security.
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Toolholding Collet Accommodates Long Tool Overhangs
Rego-Fix’s PowrGrip toolholding collet system can generate clamping forces higher than those of shrink-fit holders.
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New Aerospace End Mill Design Results from Tool Standardization Contest
The latest version of Kennametal’s Harvi tool was developed through efforts aimed at a competition for reducing an aircraft manufacturer’s tooling choices.
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