Tooling
Palmgren's Bench Lathe Handles a Variety Operations
Palmgren’s new 9" × 20" bench lathe is constructed from heavy cast iron and reportedly features a smooth power transmission, precision thrust and ball bearings in the head stock and spindle as well as hardened and ground ways.
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Beaumont Machine Provides Small Hole EDM to SpaceX
The new Beaumont small hole machine at SpaceX – a new customer for Beaumont Machine – has a reach of eight feet in diameter and eight feet in height.
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New Milling Series From Kyocera Provides Deeper Depth of Cut
The MFH-Max reduces the number of passes needed to machine the workpiece with its ability to take on deeper depths of cut (max. 0.098" / 2.5 mm).
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3 Uses for a Composite Polymer 3D Printer in a CNC Machine Shop
When RPG purchased its metal 3D printer, a polymer printer was part of the deal. Three uses this job shop has found for this fused filament fabrication system.
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A More Efficient Way to Cut Near-Net Parts
Choosing the right milling insert is important: This insert from Iscar is designed for finishing near-net shaped parts quickly, while another makes high-feed machining more accessible with existing machining centers.
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Gripper Finger Change System From Schunk Reduces Setup Time
Schunk claims its toolless jaw quick-change system reduces setup times to a minimum, therefore increasing the productivity and flexibility of the entire system.
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Tungaloy Introduces High Feed Milling Cutter for Small Parts Machining
According to Tungaloy, the AddDoFeed02 inserts include an economical double-sided insert with four effective cutting edges, optimal inclination on the cutting edge that enables smooth chip evacuation and large positive rake that provides light cutting and process security.
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Vektek Debuts Clamps With Patented Design
Westec 2021: Vektek's Twin Lever Link Clamp allows users to clamp two parts simultaneously or to clamp through a part opening on two sides. It features a rotary lug with 360 degrees of lever/body positioning.
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Bluco Corp. Releases Modular Fixturing Line for Extra-Large Parts
Bluco’s 8024 Modular Fixturing Series has 80 mm grid spacing and 24 mm nominal bore size. The company’s application engineers will use the new 8024 series to design custom solutions for manufacturers of large parts.
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Square Angled Toolholders Available From Thinbit
Thinbit Square Angled Toolholders position the insert at 30°, 45° or 60° angles for reliefs, undercuts and angled OD and face grooves. They come in a range of sizes.
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