Tooling

Turn/Mill

Multitasking Machining Center Cuts Process Steps as Well as Metal

Consistent queue delays between the lathe and the drilling machine led Koso KentIntrol to purchase a multitasking machine from Starrag that was capable of doing both. 

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Holemaking

Mapal's EasyAdjust System Simplifies External Reaming Setup

Mapal’s EasyAdjust (EA) tool system is designed for external reaming for machining of small outer diameters.

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Milling Tools

Big Kaiser Offers Insert Grades for Cutting Stainless Steel, Aluminum

Big Kaiser’s has released a new set of insert grades for its C-Cutter Mini, C-Centering Cutter and Fullcut Mill tool products.

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Milling Tools

Emuge Hosts Grand Opening of Expanded Facility

The expansion includes more manufacturing and tool reconditioning space, the addition of a new PVD coating center as well as an expanded Technology and Training Center.

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Workholding

Jergens' Ball Lock Fixture Plate Kit Improves Subplate Security

Jergens Inc. offers fixture plate machining kits and receiver bushing plugs for its line of Ball Lock quick-change mounting systems.

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Milling Tools

Carmex's Mini Spiral Mill-Thread Tool Reduces Chatter

The Mini Spiral Mill-Thread series from Carmex Precision Tools is now available in inch sizes as well as metric.

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Cutting Tools

News of Note: Machine Redesign, CAM Credentials and Solar Energy

Among the industry news of note in October 2019 is GF Machining Solutions’ rebranding of its machines, a cutting tool technology expo coming up in November and a huge solar panel installation on which Toyoda has broken ground. 

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Cutting Tools

Richards Micro-Tools Rebranded as KEO Micro Tools

The tooling technology is expected to be more easily accessible as part of the wider KEO Solid Round product portfolio. 

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Milling Tools

Hoffman Group Expands Parabolic Performance Cutting Tools

Hoffmann Group USA has expanded its Parabolic Performance Cutting (PPC) series with a set of indexable inserts and Garant PPC solid carbide barrel milling cutters for high-alloy and hardened steels.

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Holemaking

Sandvik Coromant's CoroBore 825 Uses Special Damper Technology

Sandvik Coromant’s updated CoroBore 825 fine boring tool applies the company’s Silent Tools technology, with dampers dimensioned specifically to suit every adapter size in the assortment.

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