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Cutting Tool Engineering February 15, 2019

February 2019

February 2019 covers turning, automation, and shop safety. It also looks at hard-material machining and digital manufacturing.

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Vol. 71 • Issue 2

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Komaprecision

Up To 8 Ports

Per Pallet Hydraulic Pressures Up To 5000 PSI Part Detection Available Optional Stand Alone PLC Integrating a hydraulic work-holding fixture to your machining center is one of the easiest and fastest ways to drastically increase productivity and output. Complete with customizable machine system control, you can easily and quickly set up fixtures, monitor data, and improve machining results. Our.

Up To 8 Ports Per Pallet Hydraulic Pressures Up To 5000 PSI Part Detection Available Optional Stand Alone PLC

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3D Import Go from “solid to part” seamlessly. Eliminate extra steps. » Integrated CAD/CAM and tool path simulation Hurco’s 3D Import feature includes 3D » No need to enter feature dimensions – simply click and cut DXF technology that now displays all CAD » Transform Planes created automatically for easy 5-sided conversational programming no data entry required geometry, including splines and Z-depths

Introducing 3D Import Go from “solid to part” seamlessly. Eliminate extra steps. » Integrated CAD/CAM and tool path simulation Hurco’s 3D Import feature includes 3D » No need to enter feature dimensions – simply click and cut DXF technology that now displays all CAD » Transform Planes created automatically for easy 5-sided conversational programming no data entry required geometry, including splines and Z-depths. Find out more at HURCO.com/3DImport Double Column Gantry Boring Mills Horizontal 3-Axis Vertical 5-Axis Double Column Bridge Turning Centers

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PCT IMC

3 FLUTE

CHIP BREAKER FOR ALUMINUM & NON-FERROUS ALLOYS Advanced chip breaker design for optimal chip evacuation Improved tool balance uses less torque and horsepower Variable design reduces chatter Standard with Exxtral Carbon® PVD Diamond Coating, allows for 6x the tool life* Increases productivity, perfect for high e�ciency milling.

3 FLUTE CHIP BREAKER FOR ALUMINUM & NON-FERROUS ALLOYS Advanced chip breaker design for optimal chip evacuation Improved tool balance uses less torque and horsepower Variable design reduces chatter Standard with Exxtral Carbon® PVD Diamond Coating, allows for 6x the tool life*

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Universal Robots USA

The open architecture of Universal Robots’ cobot arms enabled Dallas-based All Axis Machining Inc. to quickly automate six different operations, including lathe tending. EXPERIENCE UNMATCHED MRR WITH MAXQ for more information Heavy core diameter, variable index, heat LMT Onsrud LP resistant coating: all features that allow 1081 S. Northpoint Blvd.

Universal Robots USA The open architecture of Universal Robots’ cobot arms enabled Dallas-based All Axis Machining Inc. to quickly automate six different operations, including lathe tending. EXPERIENCE UNMATCHED MRR WITH MAXQ Visit www.onsrud.com/MaxQ for more information Heavy core diameter, variable index, heat LMT Onsrud LP

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Ultra-Dex

TURN TO ULTRA-DEX TO INCREASE YOUR BOTTOM-LINE Cutting Tools Division Swiss Style Tool available Boring bars offered in steel, carbide and heavy metal. • Turning Tools for Grooving, Threading, Profiling, and Undercuts • New Pullback Style Turning • Chatter-Free Boring Bars stocked from Ø1/2” to Ø 4” available in Pin Style.

Ultra-Dex TURN TO ULTRA-DEX TO INCREASE YOUR BOTTOM-LINE at ARCHCUTTINGTOOLS.COM or CALL 810-638-5388 Cutting Tools Division Swiss Style Tool available Boring bars offered in steel, carbide and heavy metal.

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Kyoceraprecisiontools

MFH-RAPT R

DRV HIGH FEED MILLING AT ITS ABSOLUTE BEST INDEXABLE MAGIC DRILL Ø0.375"~Ø0.625" | Ø8mm~Ø16mm Ø0.625"~Ø2.000" | Ø16mm~Ø50mm Ø1.000"~Ø6.000" | Ø25mm~Ø160mm Experience the Power of the MFH High Feed Milling Cutter Family Boost productivity and reduce machining costs with the MFH-RAPTOR’s economical double-sided inserts. Covering such a.

MFH-RAPT R DRV HIGH FEED MILLING AT ITS ABSOLUTE BEST INDEXABLE MAGIC DRILL Ø0.375"~Ø0.625" | Ø8mm~Ø16mm Ø0.625"~Ø2.000" | Ø16mm~Ø50mm Ø1.000"~Ø6.000" | Ø25mm~Ø160mm Experience the Power of the MFH High Feed Milling Cutter Family Boost productivity and reduce machining costs with the MFH-RAPTOR’s economical double-sided inserts. Covering such a broad spectrum of machining operations, the MFH is an essential part to any machine shop’s cutting tool arsenal. Face Milling & Slotting Ramping Helical Milling Pocketing Contouring Shouldering

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Toolflo

Solutions for Machining Small Parts

Swiss Tooling FLOSWISS MINIATURE TOOLS FOR SWISS MACHINES for external machining • Grooving • Threading • Front Turning • Reverse Turning • Parting Bantam Series Small Diameter Tooling for internal machining • Grooving, Face Grooving • Boring, Profiling, Chamfering FLOMIN SOLID MINIATURE TOOLS • Back Boring Solid Tooling.

Solutions for Machining Small Parts Swiss Tooling FLOSWISS MINIATURE TOOLS FOR SWISS MACHINES for external machining • Grooving • Threading • Front Turning • Reverse Turning • Parting

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