Tooling
Use the Machine Tool to Machine Tools
This shop has developed various time-saving tool components by creating them internally, including one tooling solution now being used by other shops as well.
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Anti-Pull System Prevents Cutter Slippage
The secuRgrip anti-pull system from Rego-Fix locks the collet and cutter to the toolholder body to avoid cutter slippage during demanding metal removal applications.
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Exchangeable-Tip Drills Explained
These tools occupy a middle ground between the precision of solid carbide and the flexibility of indexable inserts.
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TER Shrink Chuck Extends Tool Life
Bilz Tool’s TER shrink chuck is said to reduce tool costs, extend tool life and increase productivity by using the shrink technique available to ER collet chucks.
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Tool Presetters Offer Expanded Measuring Range
Available from Koma Precision, Elbo Controlli’s Hathor Six floor model and Sethy Six bench model tool presetters offer an increased axis-measuring range to 600 mm (23.62").
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Turning Grades Reduce Friction
ATI Stellram offers its NL-series turning grades designed for increased metal removal rates.
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Chucks Prevent Tool Pullout
Iscar’s Hydro-Sure adapter chucks for standard Weldon shank tools combine hydraulic and side-screw clamping to prevent tool pullout.
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Pallet Automation System for Large Loads
Fastems’ FPC-7500 flexible pallet container automation system is designed to handle 1,000-mm and 1,250-mm pallets where large load capacity is required.
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Tap Improves Thread Quality
The Walter Prototyp Paradure short-chip blind-hole tap from Walter USA is designed to increase process reliability and quality when tapping long-chipping, high-tensile-strength steels.
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Indexable Inserts from Powder
During the 2013 edition of its biennial “Technology Days” event, Horn treated the press to a tour of its entire manufacturing operation. Here are a few highlights.
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