Cutting Tools
Orbital Thread Mills Promote Process Reliability
Walter USA’s Unified National Fine (UNF) orbital thread mills are available in 2×D and 3×D models with large shank diameters promoting vibration-free machining, even with a long clamping length.
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The Potential for Wider Use of Ceramic Inserts
It’s possible that new phase-toughened ceramic insert technology could be used for more universal milling and turning applications.
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Chipbreaker’s Design Accommodates Higher Speeds, Feed Rates
Tungaloy’s AM chipbreaker is designed to increase efficiency in the medium cutting of steel.
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HMC Features Quill Spindle for Boring Oilfield Parts
The quill spindle model of Mitsui Seiki’s HU100 heavy-duty HMCs is designed for precision boring of large parts in energy-related as well as other industries.
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Burning Away the Burrs
Searching for an efficient means of deburring internal passages led this company to develop a specialized machining cell that incorporates thermal energy to smooth away rough edges.
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The Cutter Affects Capacity
New machine tools allowed CTG to cut cycle time by 75 percent, but that wasn’t enough. Finding the right tool and process cut that cycle time further, giving the oil-industry manufacturer the capacity needed to support an important new product.
Read MoreMilling App Aids Cutting Parameter Calculation
Helical Solutions offers the Helical Milling Advisor, a milling calculator designed to help users optimize use of the company’s end mills.
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End Mills Make Economical Option for Cast Iron, Stainless
The solid-carbide APG end mill series from Monster Tool is said to bridge the gap between general-purpose and high-performance tooling.
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Horizontal Boring Mill Enables Unattended Operation
Lazzati’s Linea T-type HB 150T heavy horizontal CNC boring mill can be configured as a fully automated machining center thanks to its rotary table, boring spindle and automatic universal head.
Read MoreCoolant-Through Thread Mills Maintain Tool Hardness
Scientific Cutting Tool’s coolant-through thread mills are designed to promote the retention of tool hardness for extended tool life.
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