Tooling
A Custom Tool Data Station Eliminates Machinists' Guesswork
An otherwise well-experienced team of machinists at Fab3R was nevertheless guessing when it came to insert choice and feeds and speeds. A custom cutting tool data station now provides instant retrieval of relevant tool data in one screen within arm’s reach of the tool vending machine.
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Big Kaiser's Fullcut Mill Contact Grips Feature Threaded Coupling System
Big Kaiser’s Fullcut mill contact grip endmill permits easy indexing of cutter heads while maintaining rigidity and accuracy.
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Carmex’s Slim MT Mill-Thread Inserts Optimized for Deep-Hole Threading
Carmex Precision’s Slim MT inserts and toolholders feature multiple straight flutes that are designed for machining longer threads in small to large hole diameters.
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Exsys Tool's Double Collet Chucks Automatically Compensate for Misalignment
Eppinger Preci-Flex dual radial collet chucks from Exsys Tool are designed to increase the machining capability of turning machine tool turret station.
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Seco Tools' JETI Toolholders Feature Interference-Free Internal Coolant Capabilities
Additions to Seco Tools’ JETI (Jetstream Integrated) toolholders are said to eliminate the components and connectors required for coolant-through tooling that hinder grooving, parting-off and other turning operations.
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Kurt Motorized Air Vises Improve Clamping Repeatability
Kurt motorized air vises are built to provide consistent preset clamping force and programmability of the vise opening.
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Walter's CBN Grades Provide High-Quality Surface Finish
Walter’s WBH10C, WBH10 and WBH20 CBN grades are designed for improved turning of hardened steel ranging to 65 HRC.
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Modulated CNC Turning: How a Reversal in the Tool Path Can Deliver Greater Cutting Speed
UNCC researchers introduce modulation into the tool path. Chip breaking was the goal, but higher metal removal rate is an intriguing secondary effect.
WatchSuburban Tool’s Master-Edge Excels in Aluminum
Complementing Suburban Tool’s line of straight-edge cast iron cutting tools, the Master-Edge aluminum tool is said to provide the same precision at approximately half the weight.
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Schunk Kontec KSC Vise Optimized for Use with Palletized Automation
The Schunk Kontec KSC clamping vises are made for raw and finished part machining.
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