Cutting Tools
High Feed Rates or Deep Cuts - Which is Faster?
Comparing high-feed milling to other kinds, it is clear that the high feed and metal removal rates deliver on promises, but sometimes slowing down the feed and increasing the depth of cut will still end up faster.
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YG-1 Launches New Platform of Cutters and Inserts
YG-1’s FM10 PNMU inserts are designed to separate the cutting edge and the wiper, which results in ten true cutting edges.
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Tungaloy Introduces Size 12 Inserts for Cutter Bodies
According to Tungaloy, the TungForce-Rec 12 boasts 1.5 times higher tooth density than other competing shoulder milling cutters of the same size, allowing a 16 mm (5/8″) diameter cutter to carry 3 teeth and a 50 mm (2″) diameter cutter to carry 12 teeth.
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Niigata Introduces High-Speed Jig Borer Machining Center
Niigata says the HN800-V is built with the rigidity and accuracy necessary to perform ultra-precise contour machining and boring of components with critical tolerances.
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Tool Presetting Identifies and Isolates Costly Problems
Speroni’s Futura CNC presetter enabled Cogitic to diagnose runout and wear problems with its tooling before running the tools on its machines, saving time and expensive material.
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Walter's Thread Formers Reduce Torque, Improve Lubrication
Walter’s TC420 Supreme thread features a radial internal coolant for blind-hole and through-hole threads, which the company claims is optimized for maximum performance in universal applications.
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Concept Prove-Outs Prove Their Worth in Robotic Finishing
Different automated material removal applications teach similar lessons about the value of early testing, close collaboration and adventurous thinking.
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How to Manage Cutting Tool Inventory in a Small Job Shop — The One-Person Shop #4
Working in short lead times means maintaining a large range of tools to be ready. What is the right way to stock and organize this investment?
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New Indexable Milling Inserts from YG-1
Eastec 2021: YG-1’s new inserts are designed to separate each cutting edge and wiper, which result in 10 true cutting edges.
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Live Tool Speed Increaser Spurs Engraving Cost Savings
By using a Heimatec speed increaser provided by Platinum Tooling, Kurt Machining was able to achieve ninefold cost savings for a project engraving 6060 aluminum.
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