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Cutting Tool Engineering April 15, 2016

April 2016

April 2016 covers workholding and fixturing, drilling and holemaking, and digital manufacturing. It also looks at reshoring and supply chain and tool presetting.

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Iscarmetals

ISCAR's Winning Edge

Grooving Innovations No Setup Time. No Machine Downtime! INN VAL LINE Quick Insert Indexing Without the Need for Screw Removal! INN VA L L I N E.

ISCAR's Winning Edge Grooving Innovations No Setup Time. No Machine Downtime! INN VAL LINE Quick Insert Indexing Without the Need for Screw Removal! INN VA L L I N E www.iscarmetals.com

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© 2016 SCHUNK INTEC, Inc

www.us.schunk.com/tendo-e-compact

300% longer tool life* The high-performance program for High tech from a family-owned company heavy-duty machining. Proven since 1978. TENDO – the original hydraulic expansion toolholder from SCHUNK. Easy handling and Up to 2,000 Nm tool change within seconds. torque * Verified in a study by the wbk Institute of Production Technology.

© 2016 SCHUNK INTEC, Inc www.us.schunk.com/tendo-e-compact 300% longer tool life* The high-performance program for High tech from a family-owned company heavy-duty machining. Proven since 1978. TENDO – the original hydraulic expansion toolholder from SCHUNK. Easy handling and Up to 2,000 Nm tool change within seconds. torque * Verified in a study by the wbk Institute of Production Technology

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Compact / Easy-To-Use / Inexpensive

PVD COATING VERSATILITY

Perfect size! Perfect Price! AIPocket AIPocket™ features: ■ Puts Kobelco’s industry-leading coating technology into a compact, versatile system for coating cutting tools, hobs, molds and more! ■ Compact Size (55” x 75” x 86” / 1.4m x 1.9m x 2.2m) ■ Capable of producing full line-up of coatings ■ Maximize productivity with faster cycle times.

PVD COATING VERSATILITY Perfect size! Perfect Price! AIPocket COMPACT / EASY-TO-USE / INEXPENSIVE AIPocket™ features: ■ Puts Kobelco’s industry-leading coating technology into a compact, versatile system for coating cutting tools, hobs, molds and more! ■ Compact Size (55” x 75” x 86” / 1.4m x 1.9m x 2.2m) ■ Capable of producing full line-up of coatings ■ Maximize productivity with faster cycle times

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Nachiamerica

NACHI AEROSPACE

DRILLS SG-ESR SG-ESS Aircraft NAS 907-C Aircraft NAS 907-J Aqua EX Carbide Oil Hole Aqua EX Flat Carbide Oil Hole Nachi America Inc. W-2245.

NACHI AEROSPACE DRILLS SG-ESR SG-ESS Aircraft NAS 907-C Aircraft NAS 907-J Aqua EX Carbide Oil Hole 888-340-8665 Aqua EX Flat Carbide Oil Hole

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Supermill.

We bring it!

When it’s a matter of machining difficult materials, achieving maximum productivity, creating geometries and coatings designed for your applications, the choice is clear. Top of the line for 25 years. New catalog. New website. New tool styles. Breadth. Depth. Precision crafted products. Superior end mill performance. We bring it!

We bring it! When it’s a matter of machining difficult materials, achieving maximum productivity, creating geometries and coatings designed for your applications, the choice is clear. SUPERMILL. Top of the line for 25 years. New catalog. New website. New tool styles. Breadth. Depth. Precision crafted products. Superior end mill performance. We bring it! Tomcat Best for HSM Steel

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Marucit

Automatic 12mm lathe

offering 2 machines 1 in Handles both Swiss-type and bar chucker applications. Included detachable guide bushing allows for efficient machining of both long and short workpieces. VII Cincom Sliding Headstock Type Automatic CNC Lathe 2-YEAR Machine and Control Limited Warranty Meeting the small diameter Machine specifications.

Automatic 12mm lathe offering 2 machines 1 in Handles both Swiss-type and bar chucker applications. Included detachable guide bushing allows for efficient machining of both long and short workpieces. VII Cincom Sliding Headstock Type Automatic CNC Lathe

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Indextraub

More operations. Less handling.

MORE Turn, mill, drill, grind, hob, tap, groove and more in a single setup. Even 6 -sided machining. DONE More precision. Accuracies to microns – best possible turned surface finishes. More profit for you. IN ONE. With our precision turning solutions, you can cut your cycle times dramatically. Up to 60% or more. Less really is more

MORE More operations. Less handling. Turn, mill, drill, grind, hob, tap, groove and more in a single setup. Even 6 -sided machining. DONE More precision. Accuracies to microns – best possible turned surface finishes. More profit for you. IN ONE.

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Ymwtapsusa

Right on Time

500' to clock into a job, he’s more likely to skip it. This is one example where the success of any scheduling im- plementation is largely determined by upper manage- ment. They need to invest in the time and equipment needed to make it work, and then live by what the schedule tells them. No more rush jobs being pushed.

Right on Time 500' to clock into a job, he’s more likely to skip it. This is one example where the success of any scheduling im- plementation is largely determined by upper manage- ment. They need to invest in the time and equipment needed to make it work, and then live by what the schedule tells them. No more rush jobs being pushed to the front of the line just because the president’s golf buddy asked him for a favor.” Change the Culture

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GF Machining Solutions | 847-913-5300 | www.gfms.com/us

MIKRON MILL P 800 U ST

Chronic workaholic. With the MILL P 800 U ST, robust milling and turning come together in a small footprint. Featuring an 800-rpm C-axis rotation speed, maximum table load of 1,763 lbs and 31.5" of X-axis travel, the machine boosts accuracy, productivity Do more with the people you’ve got. Hire a machine. Milling | EDM | Laser Texturing | Automation | Uptime+.

MIKRON MILL P 800 U ST Chronic workaholic. With the MILL P 800 U ST, robust milling and turning come together in a small footprint. Featuring an 800-rpm C-axis rotation speed, maximum table load of 1,763 lbs and 31.5" of X-axis travel, the machine boosts accuracy, productivity and flexibility. Get the rest of the specs and details at gfms.com/us. GF Machining Solutions | 847-913-5300 | www.gfms.com/us Do more with the people you’ve got. Hire a machine. Milling | EDM | Laser Texturing | Automation | Uptime+

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walter-tools.com/us

Powerful, precise, reliable.

Powered by Tiger·tec® Silver The new Walter BLAXX generation of milling cutters combines two factors that are crucial for productivity: process reliability and precision. It puts a virtually unbeatable combination at your disposal: The extremely robust Walter BLAXX milling cutter, equipped with our most efficient indexable inserts powered by Tiger-tec® Silver. Power and precision you can rely on

Powerful, precise, reliable. Powered by Tiger·tec® Silver The new Walter BLAXX generation of milling cutters combines two factors that are crucial for productivity: process reliability and precision. It puts a virtually unbeatable combination at your disposal: The extremely robust Walter BLAXX milling cutter, equipped with our most efficient indexable inserts powered by Tiger-tec® Silver. Power and precision you can rely on. walter-tools.com/us

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Carrlane

Expand Your Clamping Action

With The All-New Modular Series From Tiny Vise® Up to three spacers can be inserted to provide adjustment of up to 3/16 of an inch! The modular jaw assembly is held together securely by a tough, durable O-ring, recessed in a protective groove. ISO 9001 PATENT PENDING CERTIFIED Other variations of the Tiny Vise® include standard.

Expand Your Clamping Action With The All-New Modular Series From Tiny Vise® Up to three spacers can be inserted to provide adjustment of up to 3/16 of an inch! The modular jaw assembly is held together securely by a tough, durable O-ring, recessed in a protective groove.

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Hassay Savage

Swiss Machining’s Best Partner

Magafor USA Precision Round Tools World’s Finest Broaches GMauvaisUSA™ New 2016 3 Program Catalog MICRO Drills Now Available We Do “Small” Really Well See Us At IMTS Chicago Sept. 12-17, 2016 Booth #W2356 Hassay Savage Company 10 Industrial Blvd, Turners Falls, MA 01376-2251.

Swiss Machining’s Best Partner Magafor USA Precision Round Tools Hassay Savage World’s Finest Broaches GMauvaisUSA™ New 2016 3 Program Catalog MICRO Drills Now Available

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Cutting Tool Engineering

Upon receiving a copy of CUTTING TOOL ENGINEERING,

78% of CTE subscribers page through it looking for information to read immediately or later and 19% skim the table of contents looking for information to read immediately or later. — ReadexResearch 2015 Advertise in CTE— the magazine that gets read. Advertising Sales East Central East Central West Far West Scott Beller Dave Sweeney Dave Jones Ryan King.

Upon receiving a copy of CUTTING TOOL ENGINEERING, 78% of CTE subscribers page through it looking for information to read immediately or later and 19% skim the table of contents looking for information to read immediately or later. — ReadexResearch 2015 Advertise in CTE— the magazine that gets read. Advertising Sales East Central East Central West Far West Scott Beller Dave Sweeney Dave Jones Ryan King 847-714-0183 248-540-0300 708-442-5633 773-414-9292

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Storloc

People & Companies

PEOPLE ■ American National Carbide named new vice presidents to lead the four areas of the company: Jack Leared (manufacturing), Quang Nguyen (engineering), Gilbert Roeder (sales and marketing) Jack Leared, Quang Nguyen, Gilbert Roeder, Janet Siltanen, American National American National American National American National.

People & Companies PEOPLE ■ American National Carbide named new vice presidents to lead the four areas of the company: Jack Leared (manufacturing), Quang Nguyen (engineering), Gilbert Roeder (sales and marketing) Jack Leared, Quang Nguyen, Gilbert Roeder, Janet Siltanen, American National American National American National American National

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Hornusa

Micro-Precision Taken to the Extreme

Machine the smallest of parts with maximum precision – accurate to tolerances in the micron range. Authentic Supermini®. The high-production tooling system handles the most challenging jobs starting in bore diameter 0.2mm (.008 ). More than 1,000 standard carbide inserts with ideal geometries are H ORN – EXCEL L ENCE IN TE CHNOLOG Y.

Micro-Precision Taken to the Extreme Machine the smallest of parts with maximum precision – accurate to tolerances in the micron range. Authentic Supermini®. The high-production tooling system handles the most challenging jobs starting in bore diameter 0.2mm (.008 ). More than 1,000 standard carbide inserts with ideal geometries are available. All standard and custom solutions fit the same toolholder for use with or without coolant. www.hornusa.com Minimalism meets the high-tech production of miniature parts. www.hornusa.com H ORN – EXCEL L ENCE IN TE CHNOLOG Y GROOVING PARTING OFF GROOVE MILLING BROACHING PROFILE MILLING DRILLING REAMING

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