Tooling

A Subscription To Spindle Speeds

A peculiar characteristic of machine tools is that they can't be put to use until the user performs a critical final assembly step-installing the cutting tool in the machine.

Cam Drive Allows Quick, Accurate 90-Degree Indexing

A design that combines a roller gear cam and Hirth mechanical-locking coupling allows this indexer to accurately position parts in 90-degree increments.

Cutting Tools For High Speed Milling Of Aluminum

Go with the flow—chip flow, that is. The uninterrupted flow of the soft aluminum chip determines the design of the end mills that Metlfab uses.

Chuck And Pallet System For Micro Machining

Positioning Clamp Features Swing Mechanism

Face Mill Cutters Feature Large Approach Angles

Vacuum Chuck For Small-Workpiece Clamping

System Manages Multiple Manufacturing Processes

Turning The Long And Difficult

This shop has made large turning work its specialty. In proving to its customers that it can perform this difficult work, it has started to win more "standard" machining jobs.

Tool For Back-Chamfering, Deburring And Back-Countersinking