Tooling

Workholding

Collet Series Promotes Accuracy, Durability

Available in sizes ranging from 1C to 25C, Hardinge’s C-series collets are designed for use in manual and CNC lathes, mills, grinding machines, collet blocks and closers, indexers, rotary tables, and toolholders.

Read More
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.

Read More
Workholding

Self-Centering Hydraulic Vise Enables Automated Loading

Planet Products offers a 6" self-centering vise in its ProHold series.

Read More
Workholding

Self-Locking Nuts Resist Vibration

Hardlock Industry’s self-locking nuts are designed to withstand loosening from vibration that often occurs in fastener assemblies.

Read More
Workholding

Modular Table Enables Welding Flexibility

Strong Hand Tools will showcase its BuildPro Max modular welding table featuring a continuous tabletop surface of precision-ground steel plates with 5/8" machined holes in a 2" × 2" grid pattern.

Read More
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.

Read More
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.

Read More

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.

Read More
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.

Read More
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.

Read More