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Five Common Mistakes Shops Make with ER Collets (And How to Prevent Them)
Collets play a crucial role in the machining process, so proper tool assembly and maintenance is important. Here are five potential pitfalls to avoid when using ER collets.
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Haimer Shrink-Fit Machine Features Integrated Cooling
Westec 2023: Power Clamp Air i4.0 Eco provides smooth and clean cooling of all kinds of toolholders or collets by air, without dirt and water residue.
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Shop Doubles Sales with High-Mix, Low-Volume Automation
Robots with adaptive grippers have opened entire shifts of capacity to high-mix, low-volume shop Précinov, doubling its sales.
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Sumitomo Milling Series Promotes Stable Machining
Westec 2023: The DMSL delivers excellent surface finish even at high feed rates of 0.138 IPT or more due to its arc-shaped edge.
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Vektek Automatic Coupling Device Provides Flexible Fixturing
Westec 2023: Vektek’s Auto-Coupler features two independent air pass-thru circuits and provides the option of part present sensing and part confirmation.
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Rego-Fix Toolholding System Reduces Coolant Consumption
MQL PG collets are designed for machines using one-channel, internal through-spindle MQL systems.
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Lyndex-Nikken Toolholders Offer Stable, Versatile Machining
Polygonal shank toolholders provide a rigid connection between the tool and machine — ideal for all processes both in turning and milling.
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Platinum Tooling Becomes Distributor for Rev Broaching Tools
Rev S.R.L.’s broaching solutions for CNC lathes and machining centers are said to be ideal for machining simple keyways or internal and external profiles, both teeth and splines.
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Kyocera Precision Tools' Coated Carbide Optimizes Turning
The CA115P/CA125 series is designed to provide extended tool life and superior performance in a variety of machining scenarios.
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Parts and Programs: Setup for Success
Tips for program and work setups that can simplify adjustments and troubleshooting.
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