Tooling
Is Robotic Automation the Key to Drawing (and Keeping) New Employees?
Robotic automation is transforming a job that was perhaps a machine operator’s least-favorite work assignment into one that is not a heavy lift.
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Interrupted Turning Operation Cuts Cost With 10-Sided Insert
Using a robust 10-sided insert from Tungaloy, this oil-industry remanufacturer was able to reduce the number of inserts used in interrupted turning operations.
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Tungaloy Expands Square Shoulder Mill Series with Six-Edge Insert
Tungaloy has expanded its DoForce-Tri line of square shoulder milling cutters to include a size-07 insert with six cutting edges for precision milling and insert economy.
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Kyocera SGS Precision Tools Expands Z-Carb HPR Series
Kyocera SGS Precision Tools has expanded the Z-Carb HPR series of high-performance end mills for titanium and stainless steel.
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Garant Xtric Centering Vise Can Be Centered with Micrometer-Level Accuracy
The Garant Xtric centering vise from Hoffman Group USA is equipped with a new chuck jaw quick-change system enabling easy, tool-free changeover.
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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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