Tooling
The Humble Pull Stud
I’ve said that the toolholder is the least appreciated element in many milling processes, but the pull stud (or retention knob) is perhaps the least appreciated component of the toolholder.
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Thread Whirling Units for Swiss-Type Machines
Carmex whirling inserts and holders use simultaneous rotational and longitudinal movements in high-production applications.
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Line of Tools Designed for Cutting Composites
SGS Tool Company’s line of composite cutting tools features a series of four new tools and one line expansion: series 31, 25, 27 and 120 have been added, and series 20 has been expanded.
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Three-Flute Carbide End Mills for Metal Cutting Applications
The core and edge design of Richards Micro-Tool’s Q Ball line of three-flute carbide end mills improves shearing ability and cutting-edge strength, which enables smooth entry and free-cutting action.
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Sliding Jaw Chuck Can Be Customized
Northfield Precision Instrument’s model NF-800 standard sliding jaw chuck can be customized, depending on customer needs.
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Fifth-Axis Trunnion Converts Three-Axis VMCs to Five-Axis
KME CNC offers a fifth-axis trunnion to complement the Multi-5 Axis tombstone.
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Consistency Is Key to Titanium
An important part of this shop’s successful approach to titanium machining is a toolpath strategy that keeps the load on the cutter constant. Another important element is the way this shop captures and reapplies what it learns about how effective it can be in this metal.
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Three-Effective Ballnose Contour Roughers Feature Double-Sided Insert Technology
Designed for copy, channel and deep-pocket machining, the Pro-Trio ballnose contour roughers from Ingersoll feature three-effective flutes to increase productivity.
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Indexable Insert Line for Machining High-Temp Alloys
The Synergy line of indexable carbide turning inserts from American National Carbide is designed to machine challenging, high-temperature alloys such as Inconel.
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Point Geometry Drives Drilling Efficiency
The Hy-Pro Carb drill from OSG Tap and Die helped make the difference in this shop’s efforts to reduce cycle time enough to win a bid for high-production medical parts.
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