Tooling
“Spirograph” Generates Face Grooves on a Machining Center
Sandvik Coromant's unusual "SpiroGrooving" system uses an adjustable toolholder to machine API grooves on a machining center.
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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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Alternate Coolant Delivery Method Made a Difference
Haimer's Cool Flash toolholder delivers coolant through small slits to cover the entire tool circumference.
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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.
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Fasteners, Clamps Ease Change-Overs, Repetitive Applications
Fixtureworks will display a variety of its fixturing, clamping and material handling components, including the company’s full line of Imao One-Touch fasteners and clamps.
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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Low-Profile Vise Extends Z-Axis Travel, Maintains Accuracy
Part of the Fixture Pro family, Jergens’ 130-mm low-profile vise extends the work area for multi-axis applications.
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Tombstone Enables Wireless Five-Axis Machining
KME CNC’s five-axis tombstone configuration uses an address-based system with a router and receiver connection platform to enable wireless operation.
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Self-Centering Vises Ensure Workpiece Stability
Kurt’s AngLock vise line comprises more than 60 models in 2.5", 4", 6", 8" and 10" jaw widths with many available in manual and hydraulic actuation.
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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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