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Cutting Tools
Toolholder Supports Multiple Diameters
Arno Rouse鈥檚 Shark-Drill 2 system uses replaceable cutting inserts and accommodates a range of diameters using one toolholder. Other features include diameter ranges from 14 to 32 mm, an internal coolant supply, self-centering drill points, optimum insert geometry and long drilling depths.
Read MoreGrades Improve Titanium Turning Productivity
Kennametal鈥檚 Beyond line of high-performance turning products includes 11 additional grades for improved productivity in steel, stainless steels and cast iron applications. The latest grade, KCS10, is a medium positive (MP) geometry with the capability of improved titanium designed to improve surface finish while extending tool life.
Read MoreExpanded Drill Series Offers Consistent Process Reliability
BIG Kaiser Precision Tooling has expanded its Phoenix drill series, which is part of the Sphinx product line. The solid carbide Phoenix drill is said to offer more productivity than conventional solid carbide counterparts.
Read MoreIndexable Inserted High-Feed Tools
Suited for plunging, high-feed circular interpolation, ramping and enlarging existing holes, Lovejoy Tool Company鈥檚 high-feed 250 series tooling is said to be ideal for light, fast cuts in extended-reach applications and light-duty machines. High-performance, carbide-coated inserts are available for most materials.
Read MoreHow Do You Machine a 30:1 Hole in Stainless Without the Drill Wandering?
An expert in micromachining says one answer is to check various aspects of the drilling process. Another answer is not to use a drill at all.
Read MoreThe Knob Problem
The retention knob is an unmistakably critical component of the machining process. However, the tightening of the knob itself can lead to the toolholder not seating securely in the machine. You may be losing tool life to knob tightness without even knowing it.
Read MoreVideo: Retention Knob Tightening And Toolholder Deflection
This footage illustrates how the toolholder taper is measured in a test designed to capture the retention knob’s effect on the shape of the toolholder taper.
Read MoreDrilling Solutions Improve Tool Life, Cut Cycle Times
Interruptions due to worn or failed tools can be especially detrimental to productivity, especially on parts with lengthy cycle times. At a manufacturer of large commercial heat exchangers, many of which require drilling of hundreds of holes, the improved tool life of Precision Dormer鈥檚 Hydra and CDX-Inox drills led to significant cost and cycle time savings.
Read MoreA Deeply Holistic Approach
In its effort to streamline every step of the mold building process, this company has upgraded its deep-hole drilling capability with a new six-axis machine. A rotary table with magnetic workholding enhances this machine鈥檚 flexibility.
Read MoreSteel Turning Grade Family Expands
Valenite introduces its tough grade, VP5635, to the 5600 series steel turning grade family. For applications such as roughing steels, stainless steels and cast iron, this grade is said to increase production cost savings and lower total production time.
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