Cutting Tools
How to Turn Machine Shop Downtime Into Process Expertise
To take advantage of a lull in business, JR Machine devised a week-long cutting tool event that elevated the shop’s capabilities with aerospace alloys.
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Carbide Cutting Tools Imported From Portugal
IMTS22: Pilot Precision Products partners with Palbit, a Portugal-based manufacturer, to bring carbide cutting tools overseas, enabling easier access to these tools optimized for aerospace, automotive, defense, medical, die and mold, and railway sectors.
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How Lowering Torque Improves Tapping Tool Life
Escaping the tap breakage trap requires a long look at torque and the many factors that influence it.
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Combined Milling Head and Spindle Provide Perfect Rotation
IMTS22: Fischer’s D27 milling head, in combination with its MFW-2714/20 HSK-100 spindle, is designed for the most powerful, long-tooled milling applications.
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A New Milling 101: Milling Forces and Formulas
The forces involved in the milling process can be quantified, thus allowing mathematical tools to predict and control these forces. Formulas for calculating these forces accurately make it possible to optimize the quality of milling operations.
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Precision Back Spotfacing Using Shop Air
IMTS22: Heule’s BSF Air Tool delivers precision back spotfacing using shop air to activate the tool, which eliminates the need for through-spindle coolant.
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GenSwiss Collets, Guide Bushings for Creating Complex Parts
IMTS 2022: The signature series is said to enable operators to create complex parts accurately and precisely while increasing productivity by reducing cycle times.
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Automated and Manual Deburring With One Tool
IMTS22: J.W. Done Corp. showcases its Orbitool, one tool capable of automated and manual deburring. The tool is capable of working on several differently sized holes.
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Geometry Inserts Target Difficult-to-Machine Material Groups
Allied Machine promotes the T-A Pro M geometry at IMTS 2022 targeting stainless steel and HRSA materials with low cutting forces and long tool life.
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Schwanog Insertable Form Tools for Flexible Applications
IMTS 2022: The insertable tools are said to enable quick tool changeovers, which can result in sizable reductions in machine downtime while increasing productivity.
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