Cutting Tools

Turning Tools

Face Driver Cuts Large-Sized Workpieces

The Neidlein FSB 75 face driver from LMC Workholding is used to efficiently cut large-sized workpieces. The face driver is able to make heavy cuts on large barstock and forged workpieces up to 12 ft. long, 28″ in diameter and weighing as much as 13,000 lbs.

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Cutting Tools

Multi-Purpose Tool Performs 8 Operations

With one multi-purpose tool, Magafor says it can increase production, cost savings and quality. The Multi-V multi-function carbide tool is capable of performing eight separate operations—centering/spotting, V-grooving, engraving, counter sinking, interpolation drilling, chamfering and longitudinal chamfers. The multi-function tool can meet diameter needs ranging from 0.

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Cutting Tools

Inserts For Aggressive Metalcutting

High-performance CNC-pressed Toroid inserts from Dapra are designed for aggressive metalcutting and long tool life. These thicker inserts offer enhanced heat absorption capabilities and feature a stronger cutting edge for heavier chip loads and greater shock absorption. Additionally, positive top rake results in reduced cutting forces and lower torque.

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Milling Tools

Variable Rake End Mills

SGS Tool Company’s Z-Carb-AP variable rake end mill offers three stages of chatter suppression resulting in a quiet, stable milling operation. In stage one, unequal flute spacing disrupts the rhythmic pattern created by the cutting edge of common end mills. This suppresses the development of damaging harmonics.

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Oil & Gas

Ring Groove Cutter Line

Designed specifically for the oil and gas industry, Greenleaf Corporation’s expanded Ring Max line of ring groove tooling is suited for difficult to machine materials. Combined with the company’s WG-300 or WG-600 whisker-reinforced ceramic inserts, the ring groove cutters can reduce cutting times from 30 min. to less than 1 min.

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Holemaking

Drill Point Grinders

Cuttermasters’ GSC drill point grinders are designed to regrind drills with diameters ranging from 0. 098 to 1. 032".

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Cutting Tools

Proper Tool Management Pays Dividends

Tracking and managing tool inventory can be an important factor in keeping costs low and setup times short. By implementing ToolBoss, an automated inventory control system from Kennametal, this shop completely overhauled its approach to tool management.

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Holemaking

Adjustable Drill Drives Inventory Cost Savings

During a difficult application, the inserts on this shop’s standard IC drill would sporadically fail, causing the entire tool to break down. This required the shop to stock a large inventory of costly replacements in various sizes to fit different-sized holes. Allied Machine and Engineering’s Revolution drill allows the shop to adjust tool diameter and cut holes of different sizes with a single tool, while replaceable insert cartridges on the front end keep insert failure from wrecking the tool itself.

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Cutting Tools

Bandsaw Eliminates Noise, Vibration

Amada’s latest bandsaws, PCSAW430AX and PCSAW530AX, are designed to eliminate inherent problems such as noise, vibration and cutting resistance producing higher efficiency bandsawing, according to the company. The PCSAW430AX is a single pulse cutting machine capable of cutting material as long as 16". The PCSAW530AX is capable of cutting material ranging to 21".

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Low-Pressure Milling Of Stainless And Titanium Alloys

X700 grade inserts from ATI are coated with TiAIN by PVD and are designed for milling stainless steels and titanium alloys while generating lower pressure and stress during machining operations. The inserts are available in a variety of styles—square, round and octagonal for a variety of applications. .

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