Cutting Tools

Milling Cutter Features Multiple Cutting Edges

The GFG-WFE shell-type thread milling cutter from JBO is suited for difficult-to-machine materials and large-batch production applications. Higher cutting speeds and feeds shorten machining time, while the number of cutting edges increases tool life.

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High-Penetration Drilling System For Difficult Applications

Allied鈥檚 GEN3SYS high-penetration drilling system is designed to tackle difficult drilling applications. The tool design improves hole quality, surface finish and true position, while the replaceable drill insert maximizes machine up-time and reduces setup time.

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Reducing Thrust Loads During Rigid Tapping

Some amount of synchronization error is inevitable with rigid tapping. By allowing just a slight amount of axial movement to compensate for synchronous errors, this tapping holder is said to reduce thrust load by as much as 90 percent.

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Coating For Dry Machining Of Al Alloys

Engineers from Sumitomo Electric Industries have developed a diamond-like carbon coating (DLC) for the dry machining of aluminum alloys and nonferrous applications. Previously, in the first stages of harsh-environment cutting, coatings would peel and lose their beneficial properties.

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Carbide Burrs For Every Need

Monster Tool Co. 鈥檚 range of carbide burrs include a variety of carbide burr sets, all of which are CNC machined.

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Turning Grade Designed For Demanding Environments

Valenite鈥檚 VP9605 is designed for difficult-to-machine materials and for aerospace industry applications such as semi-finishing and finishing. According to the company, the turning grade offers production cost savings and increased tool life.

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Be Strategic With Your Holemaking Options

Just as there are a great many types of holes to be produced in today’s complex workpieces, there are a great many types of holemaking processes. Finding the right cutting tool for each holemaking application is a matter of asking the right questions and getting good answers from a cutting tool supplier.

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CYCLO CUT Plunge Mill

MAG鈥檚 new 1.25鈥 diameter CYCLO CUT Plunge Mill allows maximum metal removal rates at extended reaches using light duty machining centers. This new style cutter removes 3 cu/in/min of titanium in 7.00鈥 deep pockets on a CAT 40 Vertical Machining Center.

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Steel Cutting Grade For High Speed Turning Applications

Mitsubishi Materials offers the UE6105 steel cutting grade. This grade represents the latest two-in-one, nano-texture coating technology designed for increased wear resistance at high surface feet per minute.

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What is the Best Process for Micro-Deburring?

Various techniques address the challenge of getting a clean machined feature at microscopic scales.

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