Tooling
Inventory: An Unseen Opportunity for Cutting Tool Cost Saving
Research finds cost saving is an expressed priority when it comes to cutting tools, but relatively few shops take steps aimed at reducing tool management’s contribution to overall cost.
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Cost-Effective Milling Cutters Universally Applicable
Walter has added to its range of solid carbide milling cutters with the introduction of its MC232 Perform product line.
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Smaller Economical Turning Inserts, Holders Maintain Same Performance
Tungaloy is expanding its economical ISO-EcoTurn turning insert and holder system to include VNMG inserts and holders.
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3D Printing for “Hybrid” Tooling
An aerospace contractor added a 3D printer to help make custom tooling. In many cases, this means combining printed and machined components.
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Standardized Back Boring Tools Available
Steiner Technologies, a provider of back boring tools, has expanded its portfolio with a new reverse machining product line.
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End Mill for High-Feed Milling in Hardened Steels
Seco Tools has released a new solid carbide end mill designed to boost metal removal rates and extend tool life.
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Precision Toolholder Lines Get Improvements, Expansions
Schunk’s Tribos-Mini precision toolholder, designed for micro applications, is now available for the HSK-E 20 high-speed spindle interface.
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Insert Grade Excels in Turning Uneven Forged Surfaces
Sandvik Coromant has introduced its GC4335 insert grade for the turning of steels where unstable conditions or vibration issues prevail.
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Digital Resource: Finding and Learning About Cutting Tools
Two features stand out on Seco Tools’ new website: a utility named “Suggest,” which calls up detailed tooling recommendations depending on the application, and a “News and Events” feature that consists of readable discussions of new and basic tooling concepts.
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ER Clamp Available in More Big Plus Taper
Big Kaiser’s Mega ER grip is designed for high clamping force, concentricity, rigidity and balance at high spindle speeds.
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