Tooling
Quill-Spindle HMC Delivers Large Work Envelope
Toyoda offers the FH1250SW, a quill-spindle version of the FH1250SX, which combines the original HMC’s speed with the capabilities of a boring mill.
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Vise Automates Milling, Eliminates Fixture Setup
A machine tool builder phased in a three-machine robotic cell to improve productivity and automate machining of spindle shafts. A new vise model that provided repeatable clamping and eliminated fixture setups was key to the success of the new project.
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Tool Line Complements Titanium, Stainless Techniques
A notable trend over the past five years or so has been the evolution of techniques for machining hard, difficult-to-cut materials, particularly titanium and stainless steel.
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Missed it by That Much
Check out this video showing large-scale boring of a huge prop housing.
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Video: Big Boring Operations on a Marine Prop Housing
East Texas Machine Works focuses on large-scale work. Here’s a video showing impressive boring operations on a marine component.
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Deep Hole Drilling System Minimizes Toolroom Inventory
Distributed by ERI America, the Showa Super Drill system enables precision drilling of holes up to 15 × D.
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Turning Grades Boost Productivity, Lower Costs
High-performance Widia Victory turning grades are designed to deliver high productivity, improved surface finishes and longer tool life in steel and cast iron applications.
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Variable Geometry End Mill
OSG Tap & Die’s HY-PRO CARB VGx variable geometry end mill is designed for chatter-free, high-performance machining of a range of materials.
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Improved Groove-Turn Inserts Last Longer, Cut Faster
Iscar has improved its line of Cut-Grip and Heli-Grip groove-turn tools with a CVD-coated substrate that is said to increase tool life and productivity.
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High-Performance Thread Mills
Niagara Cutter’s line of high-performance carbide thread mills is designed for productive, consistent machining of high-quality threads.
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