Solid End Mills are Suitable for Heavy-Duty Roughing Steel, Stainless Steel
Two new grades for Sandvik Coromant CoroMill Plura HD increase productivity without compromising tool life or process security.
Multilayer Insert Grade Mills Difficult Mold Steels
Walter USA expands its Tiger·tec Gold range with milling grade WSM35G featuring a complex, multilayered coating structure for ultimate process reliability.
3D Printing Enables Better Coolant Delivery in Milling Operations
Just like 3D printing enabled conformal cooling channels in molds, additive manufacturing is now being used to optimize coolant delivery in cutting tools.
Positive Wiper Geometries Increase Productivity, Part Quality
The curved wiper cutting edge featured on the universal FW4 and MW4 indexable insert geometries offered by Walter USA is capable of reducing machining time, increasing feed rates and doubling part surface quality.
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Five-Axis Machine With Pallet Changer, 16k-Spindle, Versatile Control Makes More Accurate Molds Faster
The move from three- to five-axis machining with automation reduced setup times and improved surface finishes for this small but mighty Amish mold builder.
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6 Ways to Optimize High-Feed Milling
High-feed milling can significantly outweigh potential reliability challenges. Consider these six strategies in order to make high-feed milling successful for your business.
Treatment and Disposal of Used Metalworking Fluids
With greater emphasis on fluid longevity and fluid recycling, it is important to remember that water-based metalworking fluids are “consumable” and have a finite life.
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Advanced Turning Grade Gains Application Versatility
The Dormer Pramet T9415 grade addresses moldmaking needs with a 30 thicker MT-CVD coating, optimized cutting-edge geometry and a harder substrate.
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One-Shot Multipurpose Drills Extend Holemaking Proficiency
Developed with job shops in mind, Emuge-Franken’s full line of 3XD and 5XD high-quality solid carbide MultiDRILLs feature increase penetration rates, tight tolerance hole sizes and excellent hole finishes.
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Cutting Tool Data Now Integrated Into Tool Library
Mastercam users will be able to import data on Kennametal’s cutting tools, including GoDrill and Kenna Universal solid carbide drills, as well as a selection of end mills.