Cutting Tools

Milling Tools

PCD Face Milling System’s Diameter Cuts Large Parts in Fewer Passes

The KBDM polycrystalline diamond (PCD) face milling system from Kennametal is designed for high-volume machining, with standard sizes ranging from 2.5" to 8.0" (63 to 200 mm) and cutter diameters ranging to 21.5" (550 mm).

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Sandvik Coromant Becomes DMG MORI Premium Partner

The company is the only tooling maker in DMG MORI’s Premium Partner program.

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Holemaking

Boring Head System Features Universal Digital Readout Module

The Wohlhaupter VarioBore precision boring head system, available from Allied Machine & Engineering, is said to improve productivity through ease and accuracy of adjustment and to virtually eliminate scrap because of its exact adjustments.

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Grinding

Tom Paine Group Represents Fives Cutting Tools, Abrasives

The group represents these Fives products in several Southern states.

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Cutting Tools

Arno Werkzeuge Appoints President of Arno USA

Martin Gardner will oversee the tooling manufacturer’s business development in the United States as well as Mexico.

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Can Additive Manufacturing Increase Milling Feed Rates?

With PCD tooling, yes it can. The diamond cutting edges demand a large number of flutes to realize their full effectiveness. Traditional methods for making cutter bodies limit the number of flutes, but 3D printing is delivering tools with higher flute density and other enhancements as well.

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Cutting Tools

Emuge, Mastercam Establish Partnership

The companies will share data, best practices and host joint seminars and training events.

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New Workholding Setup Enable Lights-Out Production

For Idex Health and Science, manufacturing glass components was time-consuming on a VMC. Switching to an HMC with a Cluster Tower vise with DoveLock jaws from Kurt Manufacturing enabled more stable, lights-out machining.

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Milling Tools

Retooling Improves Rough-Milling Operation, Saves Money

McGill Machine Works' rough-milling operation was destroying its cutting inserts. Ingersoll's Di-Pos Hexa high-performance face mill improved tool life and throughput.

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Turning Tools

Kennametal Partners with EWS Tool Technologies

The live tool and tool block manufacturer’s U.S. subsidiary is Command Tooling Systems.

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