Tooling

Toolholders

Collet System Avoids Cutter Pull-Out in High-Feed Applications

Pioneer has developed a cost-effective collet system for high-feed applications in which cutters pull out from their holders.

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Workholding

Chuck Eases Changing of Vacuum Fixture Plates

Northern Engineering and Manufacturing (NEMI) has released a vacuum chuck compatible with both horizontal and vertical machining centers for shops that use a variety of workholding.

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Cutting Tools

Inserts Developed for Boring Enable Higher Cutting Speeds

Mapal has developed the HC720, HC725, HC730 and HC735 CVD-coated inserts tailored to the demands of boring in cast material such as GJL, GJV and GJS.

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Workholding

Jaw Platform Enables Fast, Accurate Vise Jaw Change

Kurt Manufacturing’s DoveLock jaw setup enables one-minute vise jaw changes with repeatable accuracy of ±0.001".

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Toolholders

Redesigned Angle Heads Adjust ±105 Degrees

Koma Precision introduces Alberti Linea P high-power, adjustable angle heads with a new design and improved capacity.

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Cutting Tools

Multi-Blade Reamers Reduce Cost per Bore

Diatool monobloc multi-blade reamers from Monaghan Tooling Group are said to produce precision bores with higher feed rates and reduced cycle times compared to single-point tools

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Toolholders

Multifunction Tool Line Available in Inch Dimensions

Originally introduced in metric configurations, Carmex’s Mini Tools line is now available in standard inch dimensions.

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Toolholders

Strict Tooling Policy Ensures Engraving Shop’s Quality

True Mark Engraving Co. needed precise toolholders to improve the working life of its cutters. Rego-Fix fit the bill.

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Toolholders

Tapping Attachment Eliminates Need to Reposition Spindle

GNCK tapping attachment from Bilz has a modular design to meet the specific requirements of individual machines.

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Grinding

Spindle Unit Enables Grinding with a Robot Arm

Suhner offers a series of spindle units designed to be used with robot arms for drilling, milling, deburring, grinding or brushing operations, including the BEX 15 WW-ER 25 for grinding applications in mild steel.

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