Cutting Tools
Inserts Improve High-Feed Milling Performance in Exotic Materials
The Tungaloy DoFeed high-feed milling cutter series now offers new LNMU0303UER inserts available in Size 03 for a smaller approach angle, effectively cutting loads, minimizing damage and ultimately improving tool life.
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Upgrade Your Moldmaking Processes With New Innovations
Read up on new innovations, including modular sorting systems, monitoring platforms for injection molders, indexable milling cutters and more.
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When to Use Solid Carbide Thread Mills or Indexable Thread Mills
Pointers for choosing solid carbide thread mills versus indexable thread mills.
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Workhorse Shrink-Fit Machines Yield Repeatability
Omega Tool Inc. switched to a toolholder/shrink fit system for better quality, improved repeatability and longer cutter life for its ultra-precise mold machining.
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Affordable, Versatile, In-House Regrinding Operations Aimed for Mold Shops
In a floor space of less than 24.8 square feet, Walter’s Helitronic G 200 offers grinding and re-sharpening of rotationally symmetrical cutting tools ranging from 1 to 125 mm (0.039" to 4.92") in diameter.
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Cutter Considerations for Hybrid Additive Manufacturing
Four tips for applying the right cutting tools in hybrid additive manufacturing.
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Indexable Milling Cutters for Semi-Finishing of 3D Surfaces
Tungaloy’s AddForceBarrel is said to provide greater engagement area between the cutting edge and workpiece compared to conventional ballnose end mills.
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Solid Carbide Drill Ideal for Cutting Medium Hardness Die Steel
Sandvik Coromant launches next-generation CoroDrill 860 for ISO P material, targets high-volume production applications for moldmakers.
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Metalworking Technologies Targeting Mold Builders
Inspection/measurement, cutting tools, design software, machining and automation equipment round out this technology roundup.
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Vibration Dampening Boring Bar Features Greater Diameter Capabilities
The A3001 anti-vibration boring bar from Walter, in combination with the A2201 intermediate offset adaptor, features a greater diameter, optimized surface finishes and no need for fine tuning.
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