Tooling
Hob And Shaper Cutter Aids Sharpening Of Reliefs
Star SU manufactures Sykes-style herringbone cutters and offers tool resharpening machines for sharpening the face and relief lip on the herringbone cutters. The PTG-1 hob and shaper cutter resharpening system includes software for the special relief grinding of Sykes cutters. This five-axis grinding machine features a Num Axium CNC control, Numrotoplus software, integrated automatic part probing, automatic wheel probing, and on-board wheel dressing.
Read MoreUniversal Fixturing
Witte America’s Aluquick universal fixturing system is suitable for a variety of applications including aircraft maintenance work. It can complement gages used for checking irregular-shaped pipes, saving money and time, the company says. The system’s latest component additions enable users to mount pipes of different lengths, shapes and diameters on fixtures built exclusively from standard components.
Read MoreRotating Hydraulic Vise Column
Jergens’ hydraulic vise column features a swivel coupling designed to save time by eliminating the need to disconnect and reconnect the two hydraulic hoses as the column rotates. Each vise can be independently operated to quickly unload and load parts, and the compact rotary coupling does not interfere with tooling, the company says. According to the company, hydraulic power provides a fast, repeatable action that ensures consistent clamping force with as much as 4,700 lbs of clamping capacity.
Read MoreHigh-Performance Toolholding Systems
Precision Dormer has expanded its toolholder range with HydroGrip and SynchroFlex high performance toolholders. Available in conventional and pencil types, HydroGrip hydraulic toolholders are said to be suitable for virtually all drilling and reaming operations, as well as milling operations where space is unlimited. The toolholders will accommodate virtually any type of cylindrical tool shank.
Read MoreRotary Table Absorbs High Shock Loads
Calmotion’s 5C rotary table is pre-wired for Fanuc and Fadal CNCs. The rotary table is designed to absorb higher shock loads—especially axial loads—and eliminate leaky seals, thereby increasing its life, the company says. The table features heat-treated steel and throated helix gears which increase the contact area.
Read MoreVideo: Understanding The Role Of L:D Ratio In Micromachining
When milling with tiny tools, changing the length-to-diameter ratio can significantly change the cutting parameters it is possible to achieve.
Read MoreHow To Machine Aircraft Titanium: The 8-To-1 Rule For Finishing Walls And Ribs
Part of a series of articles on more efficient machining of pockets in titanium parts, this article makes the case for a tool with many cutting edges, and describes how best to apply it.
Read MoreHow To Machine Aircraft Titanium: Getting The Metal Out
Part of a series of articles on machining pockets in titanium parts, this article describes various options for roughing the hard metal efficiently.
Read MoreHow To Machine Aircraft Titanium: Plunge And Sweep For Finishing Corners
Part of a series of articles on more efficient machining of pockets in titanium parts, this article describes an effective approach to finishing internal corners.
Read MoreHow To Machine Aircraft Titanium: Pricing The Process Instead Of The Tool
Part of a series of articles on more efficient machining of pockets in titanium parts, this article describes the importance of considering all of the costs that are affected by the choice of cutting tool.
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