Tooling
Collet Chuck Adapters Available from Exsys Automation
Company has added type 01 ER collet chuck standard adapters that enable quick change over in turning center turrets.
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Vacuum Workholding for Thin Parts: First Episode of The One-Person Shop
A new video series looks at technology and practices for thriving as a very small machining business. In this episode, how workholding using air pressure permits rapid setup of parts too delicate to be held in a vise.
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Big Kaiser Expands Hydraulic Chuck Offering for Swiss Lathes
Company adds inch-sized, standard-type chucks and new F and R type chucks to its offerings for Swiss lathes.
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Advancing Cutting Tool Production with Electrical Discharge Grinding
A wider power range and new erosion control features enable users of ANCA’s EDG machines to more quickly produce cutting tools that last longer.
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Cross-hole Deburring Tool Eliminates Secondary Process
The Orbitool from J.W. Done helped Paramount Machine eliminate a secondary deburring process, saving 75 process hours across a 2000-part run and enabling the shop to meet its profit and delivery time goals.
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Allied Machine Expands Wohlhaupter Boring Tools Offered with Digital Readout
Allied now offers Wohlhaupter digital tools that have an external 3ETECH digital display for micro-precision adjustment. The display works with all Wohlhaupter tools.
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Ceramic End Mill Achieves Long Life and High MRR at Standard Machining Center Speeds
Material advances have produced a ceramic end mill that performs well at lower cutting speeds and competes with carbide in a broad range of applications. Your shop might begin using ceramic tools.
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New Walter Copy Turn System Offers Stability
Walter released the W-1011-P/WL25 Copy Turn system, with positive locking technology for enhanced stability, longer tool life and reduced vibrations, according to the company.
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Haimer Shrink Fit Toolholders Raise Boulevard's Feed Rates
Haimer’s Inductive Shrink Fit technology provides efficiency benefits over side-lock and collet holders, with Boulevard Machine & Gear seeing its feed rates more than double on certain materials.
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Kennametal Introduces FBX Drill for Aerospace Machining
The FBX drill from Kennametal is designed for flat-bottom drilling for structural aerospace parts, combining advantages from a flat-bottom drill and a Z-axis plunge mill.
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