Various inspection and measurement resources help a moldmaker produce tooling for tiny molded parts.
This short video explains how to check the runout on a collet chuck toolholder.
Metal removal rate is high and the cut is dry. See other basic tips for milling with ceramics.
This toolholder takes advantage of a Swiss-type’s Y-axis motion to approach and engage the barstock from the side, which helps prevent “bird nesting.”
This video shows a device that enables machine tools to quickly deburr both sides of through holes in elliptical and contoured surfaces.
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A shop owner describes his simple approach to evaluating cutting tool performance and finding the best parameters.
Through-tool liquid nitrogen turns the tool into a heat sink, extending tool life.
The cycle for heating the toolholder also includes water cooling so the toolholder finishes cool.
Relieved end mills and pre-machining of corners are two important considerations for accurate pocket machining in hard steel.
