Tooling
Doubling Down on Setup Reduction
Angle heads still find plenty of use for reducing setups, even in shops using sophisticated multi-axis machine tools.
Read MoreQuick-Change System for Driven Toolholders
WTO’s QuickFlex quick-change system for driven toolholders is said to lower tooling costs, reduce tool-change time and increase flexibility.
Read MoreJaw Modules Enable Clamping of Small Workpieces
Hainbuch offers two new jaw modules for its compact modular clamping system.
Read MoreDrilling Systems for Deep-Hole Operations
The Guided T-A and 3XL drilling systems from Allied Machine & Engineering are designed for predictable deep-hole machining.
Read MoreMultitasking's "Big" Advantage
As demonstrated at this Cincinnati-area shop, machines that both mill and turn shine brightest when workpieces are massive.
WatchCollet Chucks and Clamps Improve Precision
Haimer offers its Power collet chucks and clamp series.
Read MoreThe “Headless Bolt” Fixturing Alternative
This fastener enables fast workpiece change-overs compared to conventional bolts and less cutter interference thanks to its compact design.
Read MoreAnatomy of a High-Feed Insert
An examination of Horn’s recently expanded DAH series sheds light on the design features that make high-feed milling inserts effective. These particular tools also offer their own advantages.
Read MoreThe Benefits and Limitations of Machining With an Angle Head
Far from being outdated by the latest machine tool technology, angle heads often prove an ideal complement by pushing done-in-one capabilities even further. Proper application, however, requires attention to their limitations as well as their benefits.
Read MoreTooholder Clamps Small Tool Shanks
Schunk's Tribos-Mini directly clamps small tool shanks consistently along the entire axis for challenging applications including medical, dental and micro-level parts.
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