Tooling
Additive Manufacturing Makes Subtractive Cutting Tools
Mapal reaps the benefits of additive and subtractive manufacturing with its QTD drills.
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Workholding Cuts Setup Time for Cylindrical Gears
A new generation of modular, quick-change workholding systems requiring fewer tools, less time and minimal operator experience has arrived.
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CAM Software Integrates ISO 13399 Tool Library
CNC Software has integrated Sandvik Coromant’s Adveon Tool Library with its Mastercam software for programming milling and turning machining.
Read MoreApp Connects Tool Presetter to Machine Control
Koma Precision’s Elbo Controlli tool presetter app is available through the Okuma App Store.
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Redesigned Presetters Provide Increased Measuring Range
Elbo Controlli’s E46L and E46L TW tool presetters, available from Koma Precision, feature an increased measuring range of 600 mm on the Z axis and a 22" HD touchscreen display along with optical autofocus and a new electronic control.
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Jaw Force Gages Enable Individual Jaw Force Measurement
A series of jaw force gages from Dillon Manufacturing enable users to accurately measure the force applied to each chuck jaw independently, so that problems can be diagnosed and corrected before a failure occurs.
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Face Drivers Reduce Cycle Times for Turning
SpinTech Tools offers Neidlein face drivers for workholding on turning machines, which are said to reduce cycle times by half and increase production and part quality.
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Limiting the Lubrication with MQL
A Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL) system allows operators to drill holes, tap holes, cut molds and machine metal with little or no coolant.
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Drill Insert’s Geometry Improves Performance in Cast Materials
Walter’s P6005-WKK45C point drill insert is designed for performance and cost-effective drilling of ISO K cast materials.
Read MoreCollet Chucks Accommodate Varied Workpiece Diameters
Quick-Grip CNC collet chucks from Royal Products are said to boost productivity by reducing collet change-over time to 10 sec.
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