Tooling
Quick-Change Collet Chuck Doubles as Mandrel
The hybrid Comot-AZ quick-change collet chuck from SMW Autoblok can be used for OD machining and can be transformed into an expanding mandrel for ID clamping using the EMX series.
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Low-Adhesion Drilling Grade Improves Durability in Aluminum
Walter drilling inserts using its WNN15 PVD drilling grade can see up to a 200% tool life increase compared to conventional drilling grades.
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Widia Introduces Solid End Milling Platform
Widia’s WCE solid end milling platform debuts with WCE4, a four-flute geometry that combines advanced features with versatile grade.
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Adhesive Workholding Pallet System Designed for Complex Parts
Blue Photon’s Grip Pallets are designed for quick change and adhesive workholding of complex and hard-to-hold parts for EDM, grinding, inspection, laser and milling operations
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Best Practices: Machining Difficult Materials
Cutting hardened steel, titanium and other difficult materials requires picking the right tools, eliminating spindle runout and relying on best practices to achieve tight part tolerances.
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Chipbreaker Improves PCD Productivity in Non-Ferrous Jobs
Tungaloy’s NS chipbreaker improves its PCD inserts’ chip management, reducing machine downtime and improving surface finish on non-ferrous materials.
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Putting Production on Repeat with Machine Tool Automation
Cobots and automation advances have spurred tooling and workholding innovations like Big Daishowa’s zero-point workholding system and EWA fine boring head.
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Indexable Milling Cutters for Semi-Finishing of 3D Surfaces
Tungaloy’s AddForceBarrel is said to provide greater engagement area between the cutting edge and workpiece compared to conventional ballnose end mills.
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Carbide Drill Designed to Deliver Coolant Closer to Cutting Edge
Walter’s DC 175 Supreme solid carbide drill is designed for increased performance in stainless steel and superalloy machining.
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Ceratizit Offers Inserts Optimized for Steel Turning
Three new, standard, coated-carbide, ISO-P steel inserts from Ceratizit are each optimized for specific production conditions.
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