Allied 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.
Allied Machine & Engineering’s mobile app, Machinist Tool, is designed for machinists, cutting tool distributors and manufacturing engineers working with Allied Machine’s tools. The app provides resources for drilling, boring, threading, reaming and roller burnishing operations.
The app includes trigonometry-functional speed and feed calculators, G- and M-code definitions, and seven different tap drill charts including the ACME general purpose (full profile), Unified National, and ISO Metric-J series. Machinist Tool also offers links to call Allied’s engineers or to find local Allied distributors if users need technical support. The app includes quick access to geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) definitions as well as a boring insert selector to help machine operators choose correct inserts for various boring applications.
Machinist Tool compiles a quick reference library of Allied’s holemaking and finishing resources such as technical guides and operation manuals. Accessible tech guides include an illustrated pocked reference for threading, as well as a guide with recommended cutting data for ISO materials.
The app is available for download on iPhone and Android devices and is offered in several languages.
Related Content
-
Selecting a Thread Mill That Matches Your Needs
Threading tools with the flexibility to thread a broad variety of holes provide the agility many shops need to stay competitive. They may be the only solution for many difficult materials.
-
New Modular Tool Options for Small Spindle Milling
Tooling options have been limited for small spindle milling applications. Now modular, indexable systems are available that provide broad flexibility to get the right cutter for the job with less inventory and at lower cost.
-
Buying a Lathe: The Basics
Lathes represent some of the oldest machining technology, but it’s still helpful to remember the basics when considering the purchase of a new turning machine.