Tooling

Cutting Tools

Redesigned Presetters Provide Increased Measuring Range

Elbo Controlli’s E46L and E46L TW tool presetters, available from Koma Precision, feature an increased measuring range of 600 mm on the Z axis and a 22" HD touchscreen display along with optical autofocus and a new electronic control.

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Workholding

Jaw Force Gages Enable Individual Jaw Force Measurement

A series of jaw force gages from Dillon Manufacturing enable users to accurately measure the force applied to each chuck jaw independently, so that problems can be diagnosed and corrected before a failure occurs.

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Workholding

Face Drivers Reduce Cycle Times for Turning

SpinTech Tools offers Neidlein face drivers for workholding on turning machines, which are said to reduce cycle times by half and increase production and part quality.

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Limiting the Lubrication with MQL

A Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL) system allows operators to drill holes, tap holes, cut molds and machine metal with little or no coolant.

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Cutting Tools

Drill Insert’s Geometry Improves Performance in Cast Materials

Walter’s P6005-WKK45C point drill insert is designed for performance and cost-effective drilling of ISO K cast materials.

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Workholding

Collet Chucks Accommodate Varied Workpiece Diameters

Quick-Grip CNC collet chucks from Royal Products are said to boost productivity by reducing collet change-over time to 10 sec.

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Holemaking

Workholding System Speeds Change from Internal to External Clamping

The Captis workpiece clamping system from Röhm Products of America offers a range of workholding options for turning, milling and drilling applications through different combinations of modular components.

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Turning Tools

Turning Grade Resists Wear in Inconel 718

Iscar’s IC806 is a Sumotec PVD-coated turning grade for machining high-temperature alloys, especially Inconel 718.

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Toolholders

Angle Heads’ Bearings Ensure High Stability, Concentricity

Heimatec offers a line of standard and custom angle heads, available in a variety of sizes and styles and designed for heavy milling, deep drilling and tapping applications in the off-highway, energy, rail and other heavy-duty industries.

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Deburring

Abrasive Brushes for Finishing by Hand or on Machine

Norton, a Saint-Gobain brand, has added to its Blaze line with a series of nylon abrasive brushes made with high-quality ceramic grains to ease integration into automated machinery, machining centers, transfer lines, robotic cells and other specialized machinery as well as portable power hand tools.

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