Tooling
Threading Tools With Insert Locking System
Sandvik’s CoroThread 266 family of rigid, high-precision threading tools are available in 0.5" and 0.625" insert sizes. The tools are buil to high levels of stability through the iLock insert locking system. With this design, an insert contains a slot for each of its three indexable cutting edges. When locked into
Read MoreFace Mills Offer Edge Strength, High-Feed Capability
Ingersoll’s SP6H/SP6N series of S-Max high-feed face mills is said to combine robust edge strength and high-feed capability, providing a hybrid approach to machining applications. The high-feed capability is made possible by an 80-degree lead angle for a 5x chip thinning factor. Two insert choices consist of a mult
Read MoreToolholders Designed For 45-Degree Angles
Manufactured by Kaiser Tool Company, Thinbit’s Groove ’N Turn toolholders are available in square sizes of ¾" and 1" and are used for making undercuts and thread reliefs at 45-degree angles. The toolholders can be used on conventional, Swiss and CNC machines for grooving insets in sizes from 0.004" to 0.155". Inser
Read MoreVacuum Grid Chuck Brings Versatility To Machining Operations
The Nemi vacuum grid chuck adds the versatility of vacuum workholding to machining centers, manual milling machines, surface grinders and more, the company says. Suitable applications include machining or grinding flat plate plastics, alumimum, steel, carbon fiber or other materials. This system can be bolted direc
Read MoreSaw Blades Use Cermet Technology
Cut Technologies Metal LLC’s cermet-tipped circular saw blades are designed for cutting mild and stainless steels. The cermet-tipped blades, known as CTC-1000, CSM-1000, CSS-1000 and ColdCut-1000, allow most metal to be cut faster and with less material lost to kerf. Their tooth material and design allow stainless
Read MoreRotary Indexing Table Uses Direct-Drive Motor To Eliminate Backlash
The GSI DNC-400 direct-drive rotary indexing table is suited for high-volume and aerospace manufacturers performing high speed, high-accuracy contouring operations. Compared to tables using a servomotor and worm gear, this direct-drive table offers higher accuracy, faster rotational speeds and higher torque, the co
Read MoreCompact Hydraulic Clamp
The company introduces an addition to its 5,000-psi hydraulic Link Clamp product offering. According to the company, the CLW04 offers a compact size combined with excellent holding power. The overall flange size of the clamp is 2" × 2.25" with a height of 4". The clamping force at 5,000 psi is 885 lbs, and the clam
Read MoreInspection Machine Measures Virtually Any Parameter
The genius 3 inspection machine with the pilot 3.0 vision system software features a graphical user interface and is capable of measuring virtually any parameter on any type of tool, the company says. Measurements of tool features, including assigning upper and lower tolerances, can be made from either an absolute
Read MoreModular Design Enables Precision Boring Over Large Diameter Range
The B4035 boring head features an optoelectronic adjustment measuring system and digital display with 0.0001" accuracy in the diameter range of 0.118" to 4.882" (3 to 124 mm). Maintenance-free automatic balance compensation and flexible screw fit connections make this tool suitable for virtually all spindle adaptat
Read MoreSelf-Contained Pneumatic Power Collet Chuck For Use With B60 Collets
The self-contained pneumatic B60 power collet chuck does not require a lathe, grinder or rotary table to have a hydraulic system, rear actuator, restrictive draw-tube or air feed tubes. Instead, the collet chuck is operated by an air cylinder that is integrated into its body. The chucks have a gripping capacity
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