Cutting Tools
Palmgren's Bench Lathe Handles a Variety Operations
Palmgren’s new 9" × 20" bench lathe is constructed from heavy cast iron and reportedly features a smooth power transmission, precision thrust and ball bearings in the head stock and spindle as well as hardened and ground ways.
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Beaumont Machine Provides Small Hole EDM to SpaceX
The new Beaumont small hole machine at SpaceX – a new customer for Beaumont Machine – has a reach of eight feet in diameter and eight feet in height.
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New Milling Series From Kyocera Provides Deeper Depth of Cut
The MFH-Max reduces the number of passes needed to machine the workpiece with its ability to take on deeper depths of cut (max. 0.098" / 2.5 mm).
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A More Efficient Way to Cut Near-Net Parts
Choosing the right milling insert is important: This insert from Iscar is designed for finishing near-net shaped parts quickly, while another makes high-feed machining more accessible with existing machining centers.
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Tungaloy Introduces High Feed Milling Cutter for Small Parts Machining
According to Tungaloy, the AddDoFeed02 inserts include an economical double-sided insert with four effective cutting edges, optimal inclination on the cutting edge that enables smooth chip evacuation and large positive rake that provides light cutting and process security.
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Four-Flute Carbide Drill Increases OWSI's Feedrate Fourfold
Ceratizit’s line of WTX-HFDS drills saved OWSI 3.5 minutes per part on a difficult job and completely eliminated a secondary operation, increasing profitability.
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Kyocera Upgrades High Speed Trochoidal and Peel Milling Tool
The T-Carb’s six-flute design reportedly enables higher feed rates at reduced tool loads, ultimately preventing breakage and failure. The ball end expansion now provides Series 51 tools 3D contouring and finishing capabilities in a variety of materials.
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Walter Unveils Round Insert Milling Cutter
According to Walter, the new Xtra·Tec XT M5468 is suitable for steel, stainless steel, cast iron, non-ferrous material with difficult cutting properties and hard machining. The company claims it is ideal for copy milling with minimal material removal.
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High Feed Rates or Deep Cuts - Which is Faster?
Comparing high-feed milling to other kinds, it is clear that the high feed and metal removal rates deliver on promises, but sometimes slowing down the feed and increasing the depth of cut will still end up faster.
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YG-1 Launches New Platform of Cutters and Inserts
YG-1’s FM10 PNMU inserts are designed to separate the cutting edge and the wiper, which results in ten true cutting edges.
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