Tooling
Why Do Cutting Tool Charts Give Recommended Parameters in a Broad Range?
The answer has to do with the differences from cut to cut, as well as the differences that make some shops more capable than others.
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The Importance of Float During Micro Reaming
Micro reamers require a floating holder to compensate for any machine positioning inaccuracies.
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Sponsored Video: Helically Interpolating a Hole at 225 IPM Through a Milled Slot
This video demonstrates Dapra's 1" Toroid End Mill executing the helical interpolation of a 1.75" diameter hole to a depth of 1.25". The material is H13, and the machine tool used is a Fadal 4020 with a 40-taper spindle.
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Tool Management System Cuts Scrap
The shop floor at Advanced Green Components is a busy place, with numerous part numbers being produced on 28 production lines consisting of at least 4 CNC machines each. Implementing CribMaster point-of-use tool dispensing systems helped the company streamline the change-over process and avoid costly errors that could lead to scrapping thousands of parts.
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Metal-Bond Wheels Roll Toward New Horizons
Historically, metal-bond wheels have been perceived as too slow for jobs involving carbide tool blanks and other very hard substances. This shop's success using a specially formulated metal-bond wheel from Abrasive Technology to grind drill blanks calls this long-held notion into question.
Read MoreModular Fixtures for a Variety of Applications
The company’s modular fixtures use multi-threaded holes to quickly and easily locate and elevate parts for full inspection via either touch probe or vision systems, the company says.
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From Nano to Green
The company’s equipment provides fluid power for precisely positioned devices ranging from optical turning equipment to solar-electric, power-generating units.
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Inserts for Static O-Ring Grooves
Thinbit, manufactured by Kaiser Tool Company, offers an addition to the Groove ‘N Turn line for machining static O-ring grooves.
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Modular Connection for Large Boring Tools
The CKN modular connection for large boring tools features a three-screw interface, providing high clamping forces for maximum torque transmission.
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The Progress of a Progressive Die Maker
This shop sees no long-term threat in the reality of lower prices. Machine tool investments related to various die components allow the shop to use skilled labor more efficiently.
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