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MOST RECENT CONTENT: Cutting Tools

Faster Machining Time with the Right Toolholders
5/13/2013 MoldMaking Technology

In order to increase the productivity of the milling process in a die and mold company, one cannot concentrate only on the high performance machining centers. The tool holders can also help with savings. This is exactly what happened at the die and mold company Langer GmbH & Co. KG. With the help of the high quality HAIMER Power Shrink Chucks the total machining times on several applications were reduced almost in half.

Essential Cutting Strategies for Mold Machining
4/1/2013 MoldMaking Technology

Without the right application techniques, even the best tools can fall short of their potential. Here’s a look at a few key cutting strategies—thick chip, roll-in technique, radial ramping, helical interpolation, cutter positioning, conventional vs. climb milling and constant cutter engagement.

Tips for Successful Hard Milling of Complex Molds
2/1/2013 MoldMaking Technology

And when mold and die applications demand hard milling of materials up to 66 HRC, using the right end mills, cutting parameters and machining methods is critical for success.

Taking Advantage of Carbide Material for Your Mold Designs
2/1/2013 MoldMaking Technology

The development of an end mill that can cut 3D features into a carbide material demonstrates how mold manufacturers can reap the benefits of carbide material for their mold designs without a time or cost penalty.

Tooling Up for Mold Machining
12/1/2012 MoldMaking Technology

Consider machine tool capability, intended milling techniques, programming, workholding and toolholding during your cutting tool selection process.

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OVERVIEW:
Cutting Tools

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Cutting tools are used on machine tools to cut metal, and are one component of the overall mold machining process to consider when looking to improve speeds, feeds, wear and surface finish. Technologies include end mills, drills, inserts, spindles, toolholders, fluids and coatings. There are many styles, substrates and coatings to consider during selection.
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New Products

High-Feed Quad Cutters—Ingersoll, Booth 429
Ingersoll Cutting Tools 5/20/2013
Optimized Coolant System—Haimer, Booth 129
Haimer USA 5/16/2013
Solid Carbide Ball-Nose End Mills—Data Flute, Booth 526
Data Flute CNC 5/9/2013
Automated Sharpening—Darex LLC, Booth 139
Darex 5/8/2013
Cutting Tools Lineup
BIG Kaiser Precision Tooling Inc. 5/1/2013
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