Tooling
Why Not Lights-Out Inspection?
A contract shop in Connecticut is developing a process to enable its new CMM to inspect multiple parts unattended, thereby minimizing the impact that part measurement has on the company’s bottom line.
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Cutting Inserts Promote Efficiency with Faster Positioning
Lovejoy Tool’s MaxCut 651 cutters use a chip gullet design combined with thick inserts (0.25") for continuous heavy-duty work and high metal removal rates.
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Compact, High-Speed Spindles Enable Ultra-Small Drilling
IBAG North America offers its Micro Line compact, high-speed spindles for Swiss-type turning machines.
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Workholding That’s on Point
A pin-based workholding system quickly accommodates workpieces of any shape.
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People are Part of the Process for Machining Inconel
A Tacoma shop describes its winning strategy for efficient machining of Inconel. That strategy includes careful choices of cutting tools and cutting parameters. It also includes a healthy breakfast.
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Sealed Holder Protects Chucks from Debris
Erowa will present its ITS 50 Holder C, designed to protect chucks against contamination such as copper chips, graphite dust or fine HSC chips during manufacturing processes.
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Working Toward Lights-Out Inspection
Contract shop PDQ is developing a process to enable its new CMM to inspect multiple parts unattended, thereby minimizing the impact that part measurement has on the company’s bottom line.
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Swiss Technology Tour
A recent Switzerland tour organized by the NTMA revealed insights on machine and spindle collision protection, fluids for deep-hole drilling and more.
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Compact Base Holder Offers Improved Torque Transmission
Exsys’ Compacto C-series base holder for modular quick-change tooling is designed to enhance the efficiency and productivity of CNC turning machines.
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Turning Grades Resist Fracture
The AC6030M and AC6040M turning grades from Sumitomo Electric Carbide feature the company’s Absotech coating to improve resistance to wear, adhesion and fracture, and extend tool life.
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