Tooling
Parlec Launches Coated ER Collet System
Parlec’s P3 ER collets feature an anti-friction coating on the 30° face of the collet that interfaces with the collet nut when tightening during tool setup. Parlec says the collets can be used in any ER collet chuck to improve accuracy and cutting performance.
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High-Performance Chip Splitter Maximizes Metal Removal Rate
Hanita’s VariMill Chip Splitter is said to deliver higher metal removal rate (MRR) by separating long, undesirable, stringy chips from deep cavities and dynamic milling paths by cutting material into shorter, more manageable sections.
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Palmgren Delivers Powerful Precision Drill Press
The 25" Power Feed Gear Head Drill Press’ gear drive transmission reportedly delivers full power at any speed, driving the cutting tools at nearly 100% of the available motor horsepower.
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Walter Introduces New Milling Grade That Finishes With One Cutting Edge
Walter’s new WHH15X milling grade can reportedly provide extra-long tool life, especially with hardness of 58 HRC or greater. The new grade can be used universally for finishing on ISO materials P, K and H, and is said to be ideal for copy milling in die and mold making.
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Full-Grip Chuck Jaws Hold Delicate Workpieces Without Marring
Dillon Manufacturing says its full-grip chuck jaws are ideal for high-speed machining, as well as precision boring, tapping, drilling and finishing across virtually all industrial markets. Brass provides a softer surface without marring or marking of the workpiece surface.
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Kurt Manufacturing Introduces Compact Vise
The 8" DX8 CrossOver vise features a redesigned nut with less weight, a new brush seal design and a larger, stronger bearing pack for more durability.
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SMW Autoblok Acquires Tecnomagnete
Tecnomagnete is said to have invented the use of permanent magnetic systems for component clamping, plastic injection molding, stamping and lifting.
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New Kennametal Turning System Has Eight Cutting Edges Per Insert
Kennametal’s Fix8 turning system is said to increase productivity of heavy-duty turning operations while providing the lowest cost per edge and reducing cutting forces up to 15%.
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High-Pressure Coolant System Reduces Cycle Time More Than 6 Hours
A suite of systems from LNS has enabled Velco Tool & Die to reduce cycle times and increase its throughput.
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3D Printing Lightweights Large Cutting Tools
Larger parts require larger, heavier cutting tools. 3D printing enables Star SU Neher to produce lightweight large tool bodies and add features that improve tool life and performance.
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