Tooling
CAM Strategy for Turning Method Provides Process Reliability
Vandurit has developed a RollFeed turning method that is complemented by a HyperMill CAM strategy from Open Mind.
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Automated Boring Head Delivers Lights-Out Control of Fine Hole Making
An app to assist machinists in finish boring was the beginning. Now, servo control allows the app’s adjustments to be made automatically, allowing the process to run unattended.
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Imported Tool Assemblies Save Time in CAM Programming
CNC Software Inc. has partnered with Kennametal to enable users to import tool assemblies from Novo to Mastercam 2018, saving them time when searching for tools and giving them the ability to build 3D tool assemblies that can be brought directly into the CAM program.
Read MoreSwiss Tool Systems Chooses Exclusive North American Distributor
JM Sales USA will now sell and service the Swiss company’s modular boring systems in North America.
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High-Adhesion Turning Grades Improve Peeling Resistance
Sumitomo Electric Carbide is releasing the AC4010K and AC4015K turning grades for cast iron designed to promote longer, stable tool life.
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Finishing Milling Cutter Handles Heat-Resistant Alloys
Mikron Tool has added the Ball Z4 finishing milling cutter with shank-integrated cooling to its CrazyMill Cool product line.
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Steady Rests for Grinding Camshafts, Crankshafts
Kitagawa NorthTech is releasing the fully-retracting KRGU and GHS grinder steady rests.
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Vacuum Slot Chuck Configurable in Two Directions
Ibag North America offers the Witte modular vacuum slot chucks designed to provide expanded clamping surfaces to meet a wide range of application requirements.
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Expanded Modular End Mill Series More than Doubles Options
Kennametal is building on its Duo-Lock modular end mill by offering more sizes, geometries and shank styles.
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Machined Parts Supplier Musts and Plusses
A retired vice president of manufacturing for an oil and gas drilling equipment OEM describes the traits he looked for in potential new machining vendors as he worked to bolster the company’s supply chain.
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