Cutting Tools
End Mill Grade Features Advanced Wear, Oxidation Resistance
Moldmakers can expect easier wear identification and longer machining capabilities using Kennametal’s latest KCSM15A solid carbide end mills.
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End Mill Series Design Enables Dynamic Milling Strategies
M.A. Ford’s TuffCut XV series of XV5CB, XV7 and XV7CB end mills get the job done when it comes to improving speeds and feeds, wear and surface finish, in addition to standing up to difficult-to-machine materials.
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Toolholder Solutions for Moldmaking
MMC Collet Chucks, SK Collet Chucks and Shrink Fit Toolholders presented by Lyndex-Nikken are designed for accuracy to meet the demands of machining molds.
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Ceramic End Mills Excel in High-Speed Roughing, Milling of Heat-Resistant Superalloys
Long-lasting, five-flute Cera-Cut end mills introduced by Emuge-Franken USA are designed to consistently tackle high temperature resistant metals and hardened tool steels.
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High-Feed Performance for Mold and Die Machining Operations
The Ingersoll NanoFeed indexable insert’s applicability for detailed, high-feed rest roughing operations offers mold builders optimized milling performance for miniature components and smaller part features.
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Diamond-Coated End Mills for Machining Electrodes
Adding on to Crystallume’s Standard Premium and Lightning coatings is Stealth, the company’s thinnest diamond coating for highly detailed moldmaking work.
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Hydro Chuck Toolholder Promises Precision When Heavy Milling
Precision cutting tool solutions manufacturer NT Tool presents Hydro Chuck Omega, designed to eliminate the common issues of chatter, deflection and pullout.
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Small-Diameter End Mills Ideal for Mold and Die Industry
The carbide Inchmax series by U.S. Union Tool, with between 0.010 to 0.125-inch diameter ranges, is capable of milling a variety of materials.
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Universal Presetting, Measuring Machine Aids Cutting Tool Assembly
Zoller’s »redomatic 600« machine and software programs drive productivity in mold building through maximized accuracy and efficiency in five-axis CNC machining operations.
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Technology and Sourcing Guide 2023: Cutting Tools
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.
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