Tooling

EDM

Moving in with a Customer

Shop owner Chris Nachtmann has established a close relationship with one of his biggest customers. In fact, he moved his operation inside that customer’s facility a couple years ago. Now, he’s making greater strides to invest in and grow his business.

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Workholding

Auto Eccentric Chuck Provides a Quick-Change Solution

Kitagawa-NorthTech’s auto eccentric chuck model number HG-847-215 is designed to handle concentric and eccentric turning in a single operation.

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Holemaking

Expanded Drill Range Provides an Alternative to Solid Carbide Drills

Precision Dormer has expanded its Hydra solid carbide replaceable-head drilling program range, which is an alternative to solid carbide drills.

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Workholding

Wedgewire Drag Flight Scraper Conveyor

Jorgensen Conveyors’ wedgewire drag flight scraper conveyor is designed to efficiently remove chips and fines.

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Cutting Tools

Updated Tool and Insert Geometries Improve Efficiency

The HighQLine of tools from Iscar includes tool families intended to improve efficiency and profitability.

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Milling Tools

Tooling, Technical Support Boost Machining Capacity

Technology and application support from cutting tool supplier Seco Tools has played a key role in various process improvements at this manufacturer of transmission and torque converter components.

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Toolholders

The Humble Pull Stud

I’ve said that the toolholder is the least appreciated element in many milling processes, but the pull stud (or retention knob) is perhaps the least appreciated component of the toolholder.

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Cutting Tools

Thread Whirling Units for Swiss-Type Machines

Carmex whirling inserts and holders use simultaneous rotational and longitudinal movements in high-production applications.

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Milling Tools

Line of Tools Designed for Cutting Composites

SGS Tool Company’s line of composite cutting tools features a series of four new tools and one line expansion: series 31, 25, 27 and 120 have been added, and series 20 has been expanded.

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Milling Tools

Three-Flute Carbide End Mills for Metal Cutting Applications

The core and edge design of Richards Micro-Tool’s Q Ball line of three-flute carbide end mills improves shearing ability and cutting-edge strength, which enables smooth entry and free-cutting action.

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