Tooling
Vertical Milling Machine Handles Large Parts in Fewer Setups
Waldrich Coburg introduces its Taurus portal-type vertical milling machine for large workpieces as an alternative to large horizontal boring machines.
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Dovetail Fixture Enables Five-Sided Machining
Raptor Workholding’s RWP-030SS dovetail fixture is intended for milling applications on four- and five-axis CNC machines.
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Heat-Treated Jaw Nuts, Keys Provide Durable Workholding
Dillon’s jaw nuts and keys are made of 4140 heat-treated steel and provide high wear resistance, impact resistance, higher tensile strength and extended jaw nut life compared to jaws made from case-hardened 1018 steel.
Read MoreModular Vise Offers Three Setup Modes for Flexibility
Glacern Machine Tools offers its Glacern Modular Vise (GMV) designed for flexibility and fast setups in three modes.
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Boring Head Provides Options to Ease Chip Removal
Big Kaiser Precision Tooling’sMW small-diameter, indexable boring head enables small-hole rough boring diameters ranging from 16 to 21 mm (0.630" to 0.827"), making it ideal for semi-finish boring operations of workpieces with die-cast holes.
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Video: Machining API Groove with “Spirograph” Tool Path
A system for turning oil-industry face grooves on a machining center uses an adjustable toolholder along with an NC code generator for creating the unusual path.
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One-Offs Without Tradeoffs
Does it have to be expensive to produce a one-off part? Does the one-off have to fall short of the manufactured part’s properties? A Boston-area 3D printer maker has an idea for how to produce components that are both low quantity and industrial quality.
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Broader Range of Applications Ahead for Ceramic Inserts?
Greenleaf's phase-toughened ceramic inserts could prove that this kind of technology has a future in more universal milling and turning applications.
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Expanded Thread Mill Line Includes 3×D Tools
Emuge has expanded its line of solid carbide thread mills in its Threads-All Program to include the ZGF-I line of 3×D tools designed for maximum reach.
Read MoreTurning Grades Bring Wear Resistance to Stainless Steel Machining
Sumitomo Electric Carbide offers its AC6030M and AC6040M turning grades for machining stainless steels.
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