Tooling
Vertical Jig Boring-Milling Machine Enables High Accuracy
Available from Methods Machine Tools, the Yasda YBM 649V3 three-axis CNC vertical jig borer provides high-speed, precision boring and milling for high-accuracy mold, die and complex component manufacturing.
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How One CNC Shop Effectively Machines Glass-Fiber-Filled Plastics
You know how to machine metals, but what about plastic machining? More specifically, glass-fiber-reinforced plastic? This machine shop has it figured out.
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New Okuma Plant Relies on Automation, Production Control
The company says the DS1 facility in Japan is capable of 2 times the production capacity and 1/2 the lead time of the previous site.
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Know About the “Headless Bolt” Fixturing Alternative?
This fastener enables fast workpiece change-overs compared to conventional bolts. Its compact design means there’s less cutter interference, too.
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Horizontal Boring Mill Accommodates Large Workpieces
FEMCO’s BMC-110R2 horizontal boring mill features stress-relieved Meehanite castings for all major components and uses induction-hardened boxways on all three axes.
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Milling Cutters Resist Fracture
Mitsubishi Materials has expanded its AXD4000 series of milling cutters with GM breakers in MP9120 and TF15 grades.
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Chuck for Coolant-Through Applications
Bilz offers its SCK Synchro chuck as a replacement for its discontinued SC Synchro chucks.
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Multi-Application Drill Extends Tool Life
The Widia VariDrill multi-application drill is engineered to extend tool life across a range of materials, including steels, stainless steels, cast iron, nonferrous material and high-temperature alloys.
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Clamping System, Grades Enable Efficient Cast Iron Machining
Kennametal’s Beyond Shield system combines new PCBN grades with a carbide-clad clamp said to offer improved wear-resistance from chip flow for increased efficiency in machining cast iron.
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Quick-Change Chuck Eliminates Jaw Re-Boring
Schunk’s Rota THWplus quick- jaw-change chuck is designed for flexibility and efficiency in setups.
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