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Dapra Opens Technology and Production Center in Michigan

Located in Macomb, Michigan, this new facility supports Dapra’s focus on indexable milling solutions.

Dapra Corporation Launches New Indexable Milling Platform

The new Vapor platform features elements in body design and TRI-X2 insert geometry for higher metal-removal rates and extended tool life.

Industrial Fiber Laser Solutions for Marking and Traceability

IMTS22: Dapra’s latest industrial-grade fiber laser marking and engraving technology provides reliable performance, fast cycle times and outstanding flexibility to fit any manufacturing environment.

Industrial Fiber Laser Solutions for Marking and Traceability

IMTS22: Dapra’s latest industrial-grade fiber laser marking and engraving technology provides reliable performance, fast cycle times and outstanding flexibility to fit any manufacturing environment.

Dapra Milling Solutions Adds Zone Manager

Steve Onik has been appointed zone manager, Dapra Milling Solutions, and will serve the Midwest, Great Plains and Mountain regions.

Dapra, Allmatic-Jakob Develop Strategic Collaboration

Indexable milling provider Dapra joins with workholding technology provider Allmatic, with Dapra servicing Allmatic machines across the U.S.

Dapra Milling Solutions Welcomes New Vice President

Jim Henning was named VP, sales and marketing for Dapra’s Milling Solutions division. He brings over 20 years of sales and leadership experience.

CEO Linda Pilvelis Retires from Dapra Corporation

Dapra CEO Linda Pilvelis has retired, with Shawn Lawlor succeeding her in the position.

Dapra Offers Range of Datamark Systems Dot Peen, Fiber Laser Marking Devices

Dapra Marking Systems now offers Spanish manufacturer Datamark Systems’ dot peen and fiber laser marking machines.

Fiber Laser Marking Systems Rated to 100,000 Hours

Eastec 2019: Fiber laser part marking solutions from Dapra Marking Systems are designed to provide fast cycle times and precise, repeatable, non-contact marking of metals, plastics and more.

Indexable Milling Tool Leaves a Smooth Surface Finish

The new Edge2 DSS system from Dapra is designed to deliver both 90-degree milling performance and good value for an indexable milling product.

Laser Products Offer Precise, Repeatable Marking

IMTS 2018: Dapra Marking Systems’s fiber laser marking products are customizable for accurate, efficient part marking and traceability.

Marking Laser Maximizes Performance, Meets Unique Needs

Dapra Marking Systems introduces a series of laser marking products designed for maximum performance and easy customization.

Tool Mfr. Commits to Marketing-Free Product Training Seminars

Responding to feedback from its customers, Dapra Corp. changed its seminar model to focus less on marketing, and more on technical training.

Cutting Tool Mobile Website Offered

Dapra has launched dapramobile.com, a website designed for use on mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones.

Vise Features Adjustable Center Jaws

Dapra’s Allmatic Centro Gripp vise features adjustable center jaws to enable five-axis machining during the complete machining process.

Ballnose Inserts Feature PCD Tips

Dapra precision-ground ballnose inserts with PCD tips are diamond-tipped for milling soft, nonferrous materials such as aluminum and graphite.

Cutters and Inserts Enable Faster Feed Rates for Light-DOC Applications

The Mini-Feed cutters and inserts in Dapra’s Rhino-Feed line are designed for increased feed rates in light depth-of-cut applications.

Cutters, Inserts Increase Feed Rates

Dapra’s Rhino-Feed line of heavy-feed cutters and inserts are designed to enable faster feed rates in moderate- to heavy-DOC and -FPT applications.

Minimizing Turnaround Times for Big Parts

The key to success (and the primary challenge) for any job shop is minimizing turnaround time for non-repeating work. This Indiana shop shares some of its strategies for reducing lead times for the various large-scale jobs it encounters.

Dapra high feed cutting 4140ph at 300-ipm.

(sponsored content) Video: High-Feed Cutting 4140PH at 300 IPM with RHINO-FEED Mid-Feed Shell Mill and Inserts from Dapra.

90-Degree Pocketing Aluminum - 0.250” DOC with Square Shoulder End Mill and XPET-ALU Inserts from Dapra

(sponsored content) This video demonstrates Dapra's 1" Square Shoulder End Mill executing a pocketing routine in aluminum.

CNC-Pressed, High-Feed Inserts for Toroid Cutters

Dapra’s HFDEH high-feed inserts are designed to fit toroid cutter bodies.

Video: Pocketing Steel - 0.100” DOC

(Sponsored Content) This video demonstrates Dapra's 1" Toroid End Mill executing a pocketing routine in steel. The material is 4140PH (30 Rc), and the machine tool used is a Fadal 4020 with a 40-taper spindle with 0.100" DOC.

VIDEO: Pocketing Steel - 0.030” DOC

(Sponsored Content) This video demonstrates Dapra's 1" Toroid End Mill executing a pocketing routine in steel. The material is 4140PH (30 Rc), and the machine tool used is a Fadal 4020 with a 40-taper spindle with .030" DOC.

Pressed Insert Cutting Edge

Dapra’s Toroid Rhino-Carb CNC pressed insert line is available with the Neutral (“N”) geometry for round and octagonal inserts.

Tool Extensions Damp Vibration

Dapra Corporation’s line of carbide core modular extensions is available in three sizes to accommodate 3/4", 1", 1 1/4" and 1 1/2" modular head sizes.

The Case For Copy Milling Cutters

The round-insert 'button cutter' can bring a high metal removal rate to a low horsepower machining center.

Using Helical Interpolation To Make Large-Diameter Holes

Producing a large-diameter hole is a common application for many shops, and there are numerous methods that can be used to achieve the end result. However, there are often numerous obstacles to completing the process cost effectively.