Tooling
Drill Sharpeners Keep Tools Cutting
IMTS22: Darex showcases its range of drill sharpening solutions.
Read MoreThreading On A Lathe
The right choices in tooling and technique can optimize the thread turning process.
Read MoreAll-Around Mill Improves Productivity and Cost for Valve Job
Adopting a mill with a double-negative rake and pockets compatible with multiple insert geometries enabled Progressive Metal Service to increase feed and lower scrap rates for a valve.
Read MoreBall-End Tool Contours, Chamfers and Finishes in One Pass for Most Materials
The new IMCO Carbide Tool Pow•R•Arc end mill, to be shown at IMTS 2022, emphasizes speed. The cutter is able to run and increase feed rates to machine one’s mold up to five times faster than a four-flute tool.
Read MoreBackworking Holders Designed to Reduce Setup Time
IMTS22: iSwiss Corporation will be launching its insert system, the Height Adjustable Backworking Holder X Type, which boasts precise coolant delivery and versatility.
Read MoreNew Modular Tool Options for Small Spindle Milling
Tooling options have been limited for small spindle milling applications. Now modular, indexable systems are available that provide broad flexibility to get the right cutter for the job with less inventory and at lower cost.
WatchSensory Clamping Devices Identify Defects Prior to Machining
IMTS22: Roemheld North America’s new sensory clamping devices enable operators to reject a faulty cast aluminum blank before any machining begins.
Read MoreUniversal Workholding Solution Grips Challenging Parts
IMTS22: Norgren Workholding’s Adaptix can be quickly set up and grip unique parts for high mix, low volume orders.
Read MoreMetric-Diamond-Coated End Mills for Graphite Electrode Machining
As the industry continues to adopt graphite electrodes, Crystallume introduces its high-precision, tight-tolerance coated end mills to meet moldmaking needs.
Read MoreCeratizit EcoCut Multifunctional Tools for Drilling, Turning
IMTS 2022: The company says the tools can reduce setup time and increase productivity, and are designed to handle up to four different machining processes with just one tool.
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