Cutting Tools
Barrel-Style Inserts Effectively Finish Machine Complex 3D Surfaces, Intricate Profiles
Tungaloy adds five barrel-style inserts to the BallFinishNose indexable tool, improving productivity of five-axis machining contours and surfaces typical in mold and die and aerospace.
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PVD-Grade Carbide Milling Inserts Address Mold Machining Challenges
The new PVD grade from Walter USA is now reportedly capable of 30% greater performance in stainless steels and heat-resistant super alloys, and up to 75% greater performance in steels than comparable grades.
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Five-Axis CNC is Ideally Suited for Solid PCD End Mill, Drill Production
The ANCA EDGe machine is capable of creating complex 3D cutting tool forms, including the company’s new generation of solid PCD helical end mills and drills.
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Solid Carbide Cutters Ensure Smooth, Dynamic Milling Operations
Walter’s MD173 and MD177 Supreme solid carbide milling cutters feature seven cutting edges.
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New Tool Breakage Alarm System Mitigates Machining Damage
If a cutting tool breaks or compressor malfunctions the Tool Breakage Alarm from Air Turbine Tools alerts operators, or stops the program altogether.
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Noncontact Tactile Measurement Tool Advances Moldmaking Equipment
The Laser Contour Check from Walter, a brand of United Grinding, combines a blue laser and intelligent measuring system to accurately measure tool parameters on grinding and eroding machines.
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Ceramic Grade Increases Productivity When Machining Hardened Steels, High-Temp Alloys, Cast Irons
Higher wear resistance and longer tool life in hard turning applications up to 58 HRC with Kennametal’s KYHK15B grade.
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Boring Head Tool Extension Achieves More Precise Holemaking
Allied Machine expands the Wohlhaupter boring tool product line 420 (410) series and 465 (464), with smaller sizes now available.
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MMT shares the five top-viewed technologies, equipment and services of 2022 in each Engineer, Build, Maintain and Manage tenet based on Google Analytics.
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Round Inserts for Mold/Die Machines Boost Free-Forming Milling Reliability, Productivity
The new FixRMill insert introduced by Tungaloy retains anti-rotation notches to prevent insert rotation and achieve a true index each time.
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