Tooling
Automation Helps Move To High-Volume Production
This tool manufacturer had to automate its processes after switching from low-volume special orders to high-volume production runs. Since implementing Tsudakoma tilting rotary tables along with robotics and a pallet conveyor, the shop has increased sales by 400 percent.
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Proper Tool Management Pays Dividends
Tracking and managing tool inventory can be an important factor in keeping costs low and setup times short. By implementing ToolBoss, an automated inventory control system from Kennametal, this shop completely overhauled its approach to tool management.
Read MoreBandsaw Eliminates Noise, Vibration
Amada’s latest bandsaws, PCSAW430AX and PCSAW530AX, are designed to eliminate inherent problems such as noise, vibration and cutting resistance producing higher efficiency bandsawing, according to the company. The PCSAW430AX is a single pulse cutting machine capable of cutting material as long as 16". The PCSAW530AX is capable of cutting material ranging to 21".
Read MoreHigh-Torque Angle Head
El Tool’s coolant-driven angle heads develop as much as 100 inch-pounds of torque. The heads incorporate a planetary gear with a 5:1 ratio, said to be ideal for applications where high torque at lower speeds is required. The angle heads are powered by an integral positive displacement ball piston motor driven by the machining center’s high-pressure coolant system.
Read MoreModular Fixturing System
The Demmeler modular fixturing system from Bluco features accurate five-sided welding tables made of high-tensile-strength steel. Angles, spacer blocks, clamps, positioning and clamping bolts and universal stops can be assembled into a ready-to-use welding fixture in a matter of hours, the company says. The system is said to be ideal for prototypes, spares and other short-run jobs, the company says.
Read MoreLow-Pressure Milling Of Stainless And Titanium Alloys
X700 grade inserts from ATI are coated with TiAIN by PVD and are designed for milling stainless steels and titanium alloys while generating lower pressure and stress during machining operations. The inserts are available in a variety of styles—square, round and octagonal for a variety of applications. .
Read MorePCD Diamond Inserts
TiroTool’s TiroWave 3D chip breakers are said to have a tool life of as much as 10× when compared to conventional tooling machining aluminum alloys. The chip breakers are said to be ideal for machining magnesium alloys, non-ferrous materials, composites, reinforced plastics and materials with abrasive binders. .
Read MoreChipbreaker For Steel Turning
Seco Tools offers its MR6 chipbreaker optimized for peak performance in the medium-rough turning of steels. The chipbreaker’s main advantage is the open and highly positive design coupled with the company’s Duratomic coated grades, allowing for the use of higher cutting speeds when compared to traditionally designed chipbreakers, the company says. The chipbreaker generates low cutting forces within the main cutting area allowing high cutting speed, depth of cut and feed, which increase machine utilization and productivity for the customer.
Read MoreMachine-Adapted Clamping Units For Lathes
Sandvik Coromant offers a new range of Coromant Capto machine-adapted clamping units (MACU) for lathe machines. Said to be ideal for both turning and milling applications, the products provide the flexibility to change from one system to another quickly. They also channel high-pressure coolant from CoroTurn HP cutting heads, thus reducing temperatures and improving chip control.
Read MoreRoughing Face Mills Increase Uptime
Valenite has added the V560 heavy-duty, roughing face mill to its general purpose Penta family of five-sided, face milling cutters. The 0. 400" depth-of-cut capability allows for machining under the tough outer layer of forge or cast workpieces, reducing insert wear compared to smaller inserts, the company says.
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