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Cutting Tool Engineering July 15, 2014

July 2014

July 2014 covers grinding practice, inspection and metrology, and workforce development. It also looks at turning.

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Iscarmetals

MAX AR

) B Ultimate Insert Clamping Guarantees Supreme Tool Life Jet Pressure with Free Unobstructed Unique Chipbreakers Chip Flow for Ultimate for Ultimate Insert Life Blade Life Parting and Parting and Parting and Parting and Parting and Parting and Parting and Grooving Grooving for Grooving for Grooving for Grooving for Grooving for Grooving for for Cr-Ni Alloys.

) MAX AR B Ultimate Insert Clamping Guarantees Supreme Tool Life Jet Pressure with Free Unobstructed Unique Chipbreakers Chip Flow for Ultimate for Ultimate Insert Life Blade Life Parting and Parting and Parting and Parting and Parting and Parting and Parting and Grooving Grooving for Grooving for Grooving for Grooving for Grooving for Grooving for for Cr-Ni Alloys, Hard Materials Hard Materials Hard Materials Soft Materials Soft Materials Stainless Steel Ductile Materials and

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Toolflo

Can be used with low pressure

or high pressure coolant (rated up to 1500 psi) • Available for #2, 3 & 4 Flo-Lock right and left hand inserts • Fits other brand’s standard holders •Available in 6 and 12 pack quantities for an added cost savings! Use Your Existing Holders! Simply replace the top clamp on your standard holder. Come visit us at IMTS Booth # W2346.

Can be used with low pressure or high pressure coolant (rated up to 1500 psi) • Available for #2, 3 & 4 Flo-Lock right and left hand inserts • Fits other brand’s standard holders •Available in 6 and 12 pack quantities for an added cost savings!

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Sumicarbide

5 ER BODY

O F F 0% CUTT or R E E F BODY WITH ER CUTT CHASE OFCKET A PURSERTS/PO 10 IN PWS MSX RSX Tangential Shoulder Milling Cutter High Feed Milling Cutter Milling Cutter for Complex Parts Highly reliable shoulder mill tangentially High Feed Milling Cutter boasts up to Wide application range includes face mounted for never-before-possible cut- 0.055 IPT feed rates. milling, ramping, slotting, 3-D interpo-.

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The new generation of mills from Walter

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POWERFUL, PRECISE, RELIABLE. BlaxxTM stands for a reliable system which captivates the user with its absolute precision and stands out through its extremely high productivity. The Blaxx™ F5041 and F5141 shoulder mills are therefore based on a newly developed, incredibly robust tool body, which is fitted with the most efficient of Walter Valenite indexable inserts.

Watch trailer: POWERFUL, PRECISE, RELIABLE. The new generation of mills from Walter BlaxxTM stands for a reliable system which captivates the user with its absolute precision and stands out through its extremely high productivity. The Blaxx™ F5041 and F5141 shoulder mills are therefore based on a newly developed, incredibly robust tool body, which is fitted with the most efficient of Walter Valenite indexable inserts, powered by Tiger·tec® Silver.

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KSP plus

clamping force block

100 % control NSR Robot Coupling 300 kg load bearing capacity © 2014 SCHUNK GmbH & Co. KG NSA Automated Palletizing System kN Holding Force Your automated machine loading. It’s time to make use of your machine’s full potential. Jens Lehmann, Brand Ambassador of SCHUNK, the family-owned company.

KSP plus 100 % clamping force block control NSR Robot Coupling 300 kg load bearing capacity © 2014 SCHUNK GmbH & Co. KG NSA Automated Palletizing System

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Kobac US

A re you l o o k i n g

f or high performance coating? If YES, let KOBELCO’s BELCOAT series be a successful addition to your PVD coating needs. Carbide drilling test on hardened structural steel. Number of HIts Commercial AlCrN based KOBELCO Tool Competitor Who is KOBELCO? In the 1990’ s, KOB EL CO was the first company to develop arc TiAlN a n d b rin g it t o mark et

A re you l o o k i n g f or high performance coating? If YES, let KOBELCO’s BELCOAT series be a successful addition to your PVD coating needs. Carbide drilling test on hardened structural steel. Number of HIts Commercial AlCrN based KOBELCO Tool Competitor Who is KOBELCO?

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Mastercam

SHIFT GEARS!

Mastercam’s Dynamic Motion technology is remarkably fast, but it still holds the curves. For some toolpaths machine time can be cut by as much as 75%! And Dynamic Motion will help you get the most out of any machine – new or old. Mastercam has included Dynamic Motion for more than five years and we are constantly expanding it across our entire product line. That means the speed and efficiencies are.

SHIFT GEARS! Mastercam’s Dynamic Motion technology is remarkably fast, but it still holds the curves. For some toolpaths machine time can be cut by as much as 75%! And Dynamic Motion will help you get the most out of any machine – new or old. Mastercam has included Dynamic Motion for more than five years and we are constantly expanding it across our entire product line. That means the speed and efficiencies are built in to our software - there’s no extra cost to you. If you need to see it to believe it, go to our website and look for our Dynamic Motion Technology Proving Ground. The time to shift gears is now. Once you do, your only speed will be ultra-fast.

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Whytransor

Why Transor?

A quick touch-up with a dressing stone sharpens a disc in a flash. Why One Micron Filtration? n Tube fit up: You can use a round grinding stone to make perfect joint fit ups in round tubing and pipe. These round grinding stones are available in several diameters. If I am fitting tubing Why Wonder? with an odd diameter, I dress the round.

Why Transor? A quick touch-up with a dressing stone sharpens a disc in a flash. Why One Micron Filtration? n Tube fit up: You can use a round grinding stone to make perfect joint fit ups in round tubing and pipe. These round grinding stones are available in several diameters. If I am fitting tubing Why Wonder?

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© 2014 SCHUNK GmbH & Co. KG

Tool extension

-SVL 60 % up to set-up time saving Hydraulic expansion toolholder Nm torque Hydraulic expansion toolholder No. 1 toolholder with more than 35 years of experience Your machining center. It’s time to make use of your machine’s full potential. Jens Lehmann, Brand Ambassador of SCHUNK, the family-owned company.

© 2014 SCHUNK GmbH & Co. KG -SVL 60 % Tool extension up to set-up time saving Hydraulic expansion toolholder Nm torque Hydraulic expansion toolholder No. 1 toolholder with more than

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Technology too small to see.

Results too big to ignore. Leading the Nano-Revolution with inserts that last twice as long as nearest competitor*. Only our patented nano-composite and nano-structured solutions can achieve these results. Put our award-winning inserts to the test. Call today. Nano-manufactured cutting tool solutions A Creation of Making atoms work harder and smarter.™.

Technology too small to see. Results too big to ignore. Leading the Nano-Revolution with inserts that last twice as long as nearest competitor*. Only our patented nano-composite and nano-structured solutions can achieve these results. Put our award-winning inserts to the test. Call today. *Results may vary depending on testing conditions. Go to www.nanomech.com/legal for details Nano-manufactured cutting tool solutions A Creation of 1.855.368.2498 • [email protected]

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list of products, sizes, specs and capabilities at ezburr.com.

E-Z Burr saves you time and money! Our long lasting patented tools

deburr holes in tough materials in just seconds! Tools are available in all metric and fractional sizes from .040” through 2.0” and custom deburring tools can be produced in 2 to 3 weeks. View our complete.

E-Z Burr saves you time and money! Our long lasting patented tools deburr holes in tough materials in just seconds! Tools are available in all metric and fractional sizes from .040” through 2.0” and custom deburring tools can be produced in 2 to 3 weeks. View our complete list of products, sizes, specs and capabilities at ezburr.com. www.ezburr.com 800.783.2877 Plymouth, MI Easy. Fast. Built to Last.

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Nortonindustrial

DIAMOND WHEELS

A PARADIGM SHIFT IN CUTTING TOOL MANUFACTURING Paradigm diamond wheels double machine throughput and produce cutting tools with superior edge quality. #8,715,381 VISIT US AT IMTS #N-7051 Contact your local Norton Sales Representative or Distributor to experience the Paradigm shift today!

DIAMOND WHEELS A PARADIGM SHIFT IN CUTTING TOOL MANUFACTURING Paradigm diamond wheels double machine throughput and produce cutting tools with superior edge quality. #8,715,381 VISIT US AT IMTS

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Pctcutters

Booth #W-2164

3xD-30xD 12xD-30xD Triple Margin Carbide Drill Double Margin Carbide Drill Do Aluminum & Gray Cast Iron Stainless Steels & Heat-Resistant Alloys Standard 5 Flute Carbide Variable Titanium & Inconel High Performance Milling Committed to our Exclusive Distributors Find one near you >> For more information contact:.

Booth #W-2164 3xD-30xD 12xD-30xD Triple Margin Carbide Drill Double Margin Carbide Drill Do Aluminum & Gray Cast Iron Stainless Steels & Heat-Resistant Alloys Standard 5 Flute Carbide Variable Titanium & Inconel High Performance Milling Committed to our

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Cutting Tool Engineering

Tom DeLater said is designed for me-

dium cutting applications. The tests also indicated that an increase in feed rate to 6.26 ipm (159.00 mm/min.) would aid chip control. “From the operator’s perspective, when he opens the door and there are sharp strings of metal hanging off the turret and the part, his first chore is to get that mess cleaned up so he can reach.

Tom DeLater said is designed for me- dium cutting applications. The tests also indicated that an increase in feed rate to 6.26 ipm (159.00 mm/min.) would aid chip control. “From the operator’s perspective, when he opens the door and there are sharp strings of metal hanging off the turret and the part, his first chore is to get that mess cleaned up so he can reach

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Fivesmsi

The wind whispers ‘bigger’

As wind turbine builders help slake we were systematically reviewing all rel- the world’s seemingly unquenchable evant features to make sure the machine END USER: Milwaukee Machine thirst for power, they design progressively is capable of doing the type of work we Works larger and more complex turbines. Those needed it to do,” Manna said

The wind whispers ‘bigger’ As wind turbine builders help slake we were systematically reviewing all rel- the world’s seemingly unquenchable evant features to make sure the machine END USER: Milwaukee Machine thirst for power, they design progressively is capable of doing the type of work we Works (414) 476-3285 larger and more complex turbines. Those needed it to do,” Manna said. www.milwaukee turbines, in turn, require part manufac- Primarily based on that evaluation, machineworks.com turers serving the sector to have machine MMW purchased a dual-pallet Giddings CHALLENGE: Machine larger

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Uberchuck

marketplace

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Secotools

CHALLENGE:

Finding optimal tooling for particularly challenging applications VISIT US AT IMTS 2014 IN BOOTH W-1564! SOLUTION: SECO CUSTOM TOOLS • Our team puts limitless expertise at your disposal • Engineers study your application to fully understand your needs • Receive a solution tailored to your specific component, whether an adapted standard or.

CHALLENGE: Finding optimal tooling for particularly challenging applications VISIT US AT IMTS 2014 IN BOOTH W-1564! SOLUTION: SECO CUSTOM TOOLS • Our team puts limitless expertise

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