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Swiss-Type Hydraulic Chucks Clamp in Three Turns

Big Kaiser introduces hydraulic chucks for Swiss-type lathes, which is said to be the first improvement to this technology in more than 30 years.

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Cutting Tools

Automotive Manufacturer Works with Supplier to Streamline Lean Machining Cells

After Volvo’s casting supplier switched to a new kind of material process, machining tolerances suffered. Sandvik Coromant stepped in not just to suggest new tools, but to provide an in-depth productivity improvement program. 

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Holemaking

Exchangeable-Tip Drill Line Gets New PVD Grades

Sandvik Coromant is releasing three new grades for its CoroDrill 870 exchangeable-tip drill.

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Workholding

The Fixture Niche: Principles For Effective Fixture Design

Oddly shaped parts that require custom fixtures are a particular specialty for this CNC machine shop. Here are a few principles it follows for effective fixture design. 

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Cutting Tools

Seco Names New Manager of Engineering Services

Mr. Martin initially joined Seco as a technical specialist, focusing on outside sales, before earning promotion to Seco Technical Education Program (STEP) technician in 2011.

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Milling Tools

Drill Designed for Versatility at an Economical Price Point

The DA110 Perform drill from Walter USA can be used universally and cost-effectively for a range of materials, the company says.

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Workholding

Hard-to-Find Pitches Added to Soft Top Jaw Lineup

A major facilities upgrade now enables Dillon Chuck Jaws to add the manufacture of serrations of 2 mm × 60 degrees and 2.5 mm × 60 degrees for hard-to-find top jaws, hard jaws and full grip jaws that fit the corresponding chuck master jaws of the same hard-to-locate pitch.

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Basics

Video: PVD vs. CVD—How to Choose the Right Tool Coating

Machining footage of different coatings in both roughing and finishing passes reveals how choosing the right coating can have a dramatic effect on the performance of the process.

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Milling Tools

Brazed Ceramic End Mills Rough Nickel-Based HRSAs

Sandvik Coromant is releasing two series of ceramic end mills for optimal performance in nickel-based alloys: The CoroMill 316 and the CoroMill Plura.

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News of Note: October 2018

The NTMA appoints a new president, Röhm acquires Master WorkHolding, Renishaw opens new demo center and more industry news. 

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