Cutting Tools Zone Feed: ProductionMachining.com

Short Expansion Toolholder

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 0:0:0 EST

Schunk’s Tendo-ES is a short hydraulic expansion toolholder that allows the tool to be clamped directly in the mounting taper, thus supporting the shank via the spindle. The result is higher holding forces for transferable high torques, as well as additional space in the machining area.

Swiss Live Toolholders

Mon, 8 Jun 2009 0:0:0 EST

Alouette Tool Co. Ltd.

Turning Grade for Difficult Materials

Mon, 8 Jun 2009 0:0:0 EST

Valenite LLC’s turning grade VP9605 with MicroForm technology is specifically designed for difficult-to-machine materials and semi-finishing to finishing applications in the aerospace industry. The turning grade improves production cost savings on average by 35 percent with no loss of tool life, and works well in demanding environments such as corrosive applications, continuous duty cycles, elevated temperatures and pressures, high precision and zero tolerance for failure, the company says.

Technology Hits the Road

Chris Felix, Associate Editor — Tue, 12 May 2009 0:0:0 EST

As a strategy to assist in its tradeshow follow-up efforts, this company has put a demonstration vehicle on the road to bring its technology to prospective customers.

Swiss Broaches

Mon, 4 May 2009 0:0:0 EST

Literature about TPS International’s Swiss broach line of rotary broaching attachments specifically suited for use on Swiss-type lathes is now available. The Swiss broach features adjustment-free holders that are extremely compact for tight tooling spaces, the company says.

Indexable Drill for Large-Diameter Hole Drilling

Fri, 1 May 2009 0:0:0 EST

The WDX indexable drill series from Sumitomo Electric Carbide Inc. for large-diameter hole drilling not only accurately drills holes, but can also perform operations such as turning and boring, the company says.

Axial ID Turning

Fri, 1 May 2009 0:0:0 EST

The Schwanog G-System is used for axial face plunge applications for cutting widths from 4 mm to 8 mm using variable diameter ranges. Internal turning applications of parts can be complex depending on the geometry.

Flexible Grooving System

Fri, 1 May 2009 0:0:0 EST

The GY grooving system from Mitsubishi Carbide offers features to optimize rigidity and accuracy for grooving applications. A system designed for flexibility of applications while maintaining overall strength comparable to a monoblock-type holder can be attributed to a Tri-Lock system of securing a modular blade from three directions, ensuring rigidity, the company says.

European Swiss Tooling in North America

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 0:0:0 EST

Swiss tooling from Dieterle is now available in North America exclusively from the importer, The CIMtek Group. The line includes the Eco-Star external tooling system.

Winning Bids with In-House Broaching

Chris Felix, Associate Editor — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 0:0:0 EST

This process can help a shop win business on jobs it otherwise might not be able to accomplish at all.