Coating For Dry Machining Of Al Alloys - 6/24/2009

Engineers from Sumitomo Electric Industries have developed a diamond-like carbon coating (DLC) for the dry machining of aluminum alloys and nonferrous applications. Previously, in the first stages of harsh-environment cutting, coatings would peel and lose their beneficial properties.

Turning Grade Designed For Demanding Environments - 6/24/2009

Valenite’s VP9605 is designed for difficult-to-machine materials and for aerospace industry applications such as semi-finishing and finishing. According to the company, the turning grade offers production cost savings and increased tool life.

Carbide Burrs For Every Need - 6/24/2009

Monster Tool Co. ’s range of carbide burrs include a variety of carbide burr sets, all of which are CNC machined.

Hydraulic Expansion Toolholder - 6/24/2009

The Schunk Tendo-ES is a short, hydraulic-expansion toolholder that allows the tool to be clamped directly in the mounting taper. The tool shank is supported via the spindle, and the result is a high holding force for transferable high torqueand additional space in the machining area.

CYCLO CUT Plunge Mill - 6/16/2009

MAG’s new 1.25” diameter CYCLO CUT Plunge Mill allows maximum metal removal rates at extended reaches using light duty machining centers. This new style cutter removes 3 cu/in/min of titanium in 7.00” deep pockets on a CAT 40 Vertical Machining Center.

Turn With Or Without A Guide Bushing - 6/15/2009

The MLK 32/38 hybrid Swiss-type lathe from Maier USA is a seven-axis, sliding headstock machine that has a removable guide bushing. The machine offers bar capacity of 32 mm when a guide bushing is used and 38 mm without a guide bushing.

Steel Cutting Grade For High Speed Turning Applications - 6/15/2009

Mitsubishi Materials offers the UE6105 steel cutting grade. This grade represents the latest two-in-one, nano-texture coating technology designed for increased wear resistance at high surface feet per minute.

Miller Adds Blue Lightning To TIG Power Sources - 6/15/2009

Miller Electric’s Dynasty 200 AC/DC TIG/stick and Maxstar 200 DC TIG/stick power sources feature Blue Lightning technology. According to the company, this technology provides consistent, reliable high-frequency arc ranging from 200- to 1-amp applications.

Four Spindles Accommodate 1,000-LB Tailstock Thrust - 6/11/2009

The Hardinge 5C2 quad-spindle indexing system is suited for small- to medium-sized parts of virtually all shapes. Each spindle can accommodate a 50-lb (23-kg) part with an axial thrust of 1,000-lbs (4,448 N).

Workholding Options Enhance Productivity - 6/11/2009

Hardinge Style-S master collets use interchangeable pads that can be changed without removing the master collet from the spindle, thus reducing change-over time. When loading bars, the shoulder of the pad locates against the front of the groove in the master collet.

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