Cutting Tools
Abrasive Belt Machine Reaches Normally Inaccessible Areas
Westec 2017: Dynabrade will feature its Dynafile abrasive belt machine, which is designed to grind, deburr, blend and finish normally inaccessible areas on materials such as metal, plastic, fiberglass and other composites.
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Wiper Inserts Expand Milling Cutter Capabilities
Walter has expanded the capabilities of its Walter Blaxx M3024 heptagonal milling cutter with new wiper inserts.
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Six-Edge Turning Inserts Designed for Small-Diameter Applications
Westec 2017: Carmex presents new products in its Swiss-Line, Tiny Tools and Mini Tools series, including the G6 six-edge turning insert.
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Coating on Turning-Grade Inserts Resists Adhesion, Microchipping
Westec 2017: Sumitomo will showcase its line of AC1030U turning grade inserts for precision machining, which are available in many geometries, including the company’s GND grooving line.
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Small Drilling, Milling Tools Machine Stainless, Heat-Resistant Materials
EMO 2017: Mikron presents its small-dimension milling and drilling tools for machining stainless and heat-resistant materials, including the CrazyDrill Cool SST-Inox.
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Chip Breakers Suited for Both Rough Machining, Fine Finishing
EMO 2017: Lach Diamant will demonstrate its PCD IC-Plus chip breakers, which the company says perform well during both rough machining and fine finishing when using long chipping aluminum alloys.
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Bimodal Substrate, Coating Extend Tool Life of PCBN Insert Grades
Seco Tools has expanded its family of PCBN insert grades for hard part turning.
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End Mill Material Improves Edge Strength, Sharpness, Durability
Westec 2017: YG-1 Tool offers the Only One powdered metal composition (HSS-PM60) for its end mills, designed to provide high performance in unstable and “less-than-perfect” setups.
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Upgraded Drills Increase Stability with Low Thrust Forces
The Dormer Force X upgrades the geometry, corner design and edge preparation of the MPX solid carbide drill family.
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Schunk Hires VP, Sales for Tooling and Workholding
Bo Shomaker has 27 years of experience in the metalworking industry, with his most recent positions involving sales management for Southeast Asian customers.
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