Tooling
A Case for Combining Workholding with Optical Scanning
Automotive dies and die inserts are often complex, one-off parts with little room for error. Integrity Tool's investments in modular workholding tools and 3D optical scanning have allowed the company to create niche capabilities for its CNC machined parts.
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How to Turn Machine Shop Downtime Into Process Expertise
To take advantage of a lull in business, JR Machine devised a week-long cutting tool event that elevated the shop’s capabilities with aerospace alloys.
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Carbide Cutting Tools Imported From Portugal
IMTS22: Pilot Precision Products partners with Palbit, a Portugal-based manufacturer, to bring carbide cutting tools overseas, enabling easier access to these tools optimized for aerospace, automotive, defense, medical, die and mold, and railway sectors.
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How Lowering Torque Improves Tapping Tool Life
Escaping the tap breakage trap requires a long look at torque and the many factors that influence it.
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Workholding System Reduces Process Variability
IMTS22: Mate Precision Technologies presents workholding system featuring reduced setup times and process variability.
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Rego-Fix Celebrates 50th Anniversary of the Original ER Collet
In 1972, Rego-Fix developed and manufactured the original ER Collet.
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Combined Milling Head and Spindle Provide Perfect Rotation
IMTS22: Fischer’s D27 milling head, in combination with its MFW-2714/20 HSK-100 spindle, is designed for the most powerful, long-tooled milling applications.
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Service to Rebuild Tool Holders in North America
Index Corp. now offers a service to rebuild toolholders in North America.
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Workholding System Capable of Holding 10 Parts Simultaneously
IMTS22: Sveconek’s systems can hold up to 10 parts as firmly, accurately and repeatably as two parts being held in a conventional vise.
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A New Milling 101: Milling Forces and Formulas
The forces involved in the milling process can be quantified, thus allowing mathematical tools to predict and control these forces. Formulas for calculating these forces accurately make it possible to optimize the quality of milling operations.
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