Tooling
Video: Cryogenic Machining of Titanium
Through-tool liquid nitrogen turns the tool into a heat sink, extending tool life.
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Large-Diameter, Full-Grip Jaws
Dillon Manufacturing offers cast aluminum (356-T6) full-grip jaws eith diameters ranging to 24". The wrap-around top jaws apply minimum force for thin-walled parts, and they distribute the gripping pressure over the workpiece surface to maintain repetitive accuracy.
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Video: Machining Long Parts Through a Small Machining Center
Video from Chiron America demonstrates the company’s Multi-Profile System, which combines a machining center with in-feed and out-feed accessories so that the compact machine can mill and drill long parts.
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Incremental Automation
This machine tool supplier sees shops searching for just a little bit of unattended capacity. Many shops are closer to obtaining this extra capacity than they realize.
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Vulcanized Collet Systems
The FlexC collet systems are flexible, sealed collet heads that can interchange in seconds.
Read MoreBallnose End Mills for Ceramic, Carbide Inserts
Greenleaf Corporation’s Excelerator ballnose end mills use both ceramic and carbide inserts in the same qualified cutter bodies to increase performance, tool life and cutting action across a spectrum of materials. The insert geometry prevents excess tool pressure at high metal removal rates, and its strong edges shear material without smearing, the company says.
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Versatile Angle Attachments
Tecnara says its precise and durable MST Rite Angle attachments’ compact head design and rugged construction provide heavy-duty cutting and trouble-free operation in a variety of applications. The company’s Half series of tooling systems is designed to enable shops to accept a greater range of advanced projects at a lesser cost.
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Mini Range of Milling Cutters
Seco Tools’ Mini range of milling cutters is designed to machine extremely small features.
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Toolholders Prevent Scrapping Mold Bases
Haimer says its Safe-Lock toolholders prevent cutting tools from pulling out of the holder.
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Video: Safe Shrink-Fit Has Built-in Cooling
The cycle for heating the toolholder also includes water cooling so the toolholder finishes cool.
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