Tooling
Ceratizit Group’s FreeTurn Allows for 360 Degrees of Turning
EMO 2019: Ceratizit Group’s High Dynamic Turning (HDT) method combines its FreeTurn tooling systems with a turn-mill’s B axis or milling spindle.
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When a Swiss-Type Is a Lathe and a Five-Axis Mill
Swiss-type lathes with a swiveling B axis enable this shop to machine parts complete and unattended that it otherwise couldn’t using its five-axis machining centers. Here is some of what it learned adopting this new technology.
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Kurt's Pyramid Workholding Platform Ideal for Nesting Five-Axis Vises
The Kurt Pyramid workholding platform is designed to attach three Kurt vises for five-axis machining multiple parts in one load.
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An Introduction to Live Tooling
As jobs change or volume increases and the need arises for new machinery, don’t just accept the standard tooling packages provided by the builder before researching whether live tooling makes sense.
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Turret Toolblock Adapter Helps Shop Succeed with Quick-Change Toolholder
Finding itself challenged to take full advantage of two new Y-axis lathes, Anthony Machine found a solution in Kennametal’s Turret Adapted Clamping Units which, combined with the KM quick-change toolholder, have reduced cycle times and setups significantly and reliably.
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YG-1’s Aerospace Tools Provide High Metal Removal Rates
Westec 2019: YG-1’s Aerospace tools include four-, five- and six-flute Titanox and V7plus A end mills for titanium.
Read MoreAllied Machining's Machinist App Provides Calculators, References and Guides
Allied Machine & Engineering’s mobile app, Machinist Tool, is designed for machinists, tooling distributors and manufacturing engineers working with Allied’s tools.
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Walter's D4120 Drill Speeds Chip Removal
Walter USA’s D4120 is an indexable insert drill from the P484 family that is designed for wear-resistance and longer tool life.
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Carr Lock System Enables Simultaneous Locating and Clamping
Westec 2019: Carr Lane’s Carr Lock System enables simultaneous locating and clamping for mounting quick-change tooling on a subplate.
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NCMT's Blue Photon Can Supply 605 lbs of Tensile Holding Power
EMO 2019: NCMT will demonstrate Blue Photon’s photo-activated adhesive workholding system designed to hold parts for tight-tolerance machining and inspection.
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