Cutting Tools

Cutting Tools

Multi-Application Drill Extends Tool Life

The Widia VariDrill multi-application drill is engineered to extend tool life across a range of materials, including steels, stainless steels, cast iron, nonferrous material and high-temperature alloys.

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Workholding

Quick-Change Chuck Eliminates Jaw Re-Boring

Schunk’s Rota THWplus quick- jaw-change chuck is designed for flexibility and efficiency in setups.

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Milling Tools

Shoulder Milling Series for Steels, Cast Iron

Sumitomo Electric Carbide’s PWS shoulder-milling cutting series handles a variety of materials, including steels, stainless steels and cast irons.

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Turning Tools

A New Formula for Metal Removal Rates in Turning

An expert on cutting tool theory and practice is proposing a new formula for calculating the metal removal rates in turning operations. This formula factors in the diameter of the workpiece to yield more accurate results and lead to better decisions about productivity.

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Deburring

Abrasive Filament Tools Enable Turning in Both Directions

Abtex’s Hex Drive abrasive filament tools are designed for use in semi-automatic and fully automatic machinery, including CNC and in-machine deburring stations, as well as robotic machine tools.

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Turning Tools

Downsized Turning Inserts Maintain Performance

Tungaloy offers the EcoTurn series of small-sized, economical turning inserts said to limit resource consumption during insert production while providing ecological benefits.

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Holemaking

Microscope Analyzes Micro Drills

The Micro Drill Geometry Analyzer (MDGA) microscope from Titan Tool Supply enables the inspection of geometry, finish and accuracy of new and re-sharpened miniature carbide drills as small as 1/8" in diameter.

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Deburring

Automated Deburring Accelerates Vise Production

Using new Flex-Hone abrasive technology from Brush Research Manufacturing, Orange Vise Co. was able to automate deburring and surface finishing in a single operation.

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Holemaking

Solid PCD Drill Tip Cleaves Composites

A solid PCD tip and a third flute provide improved edge sharpness, thermal conductivity and stability compared to PCD vein or dual-brazed tip designs.

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Video: Horizontal Boring Mill Turns 23-Foot-Diameter Part

This shop leverages large-scale multitasking machines. Learn why, and see one of its horizontal boring mills turning a terribly big mining industry part.

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