Product Showcase for May 2012

RETENTION KNOBS. J&M Machine Inc. says its high-torque retention knobs increase tool life while enabling users to hold tighter tolerances by allowing a toolholder to properly mate with the spindle. By not expanding the small end of the toolholder, the holder is able to properly seat in the spindle and make full contact. That reduces harmonic vibration and tool runout. The retention knobs are reportedly suitable for all holders built to industry specifications. (800) 322-7750.
J&M Machine Inc.
www.jmmachineinc.com

CERAMIC INSERTS. Greenleaf Corp.’s GSN100 ceramic insert grade is for machining cast iron. The grade is a blend of silicon nitride and toughening agents that extend tool life at cutting speeds up to 5,000 sfm when turning, grooving and milling, the company reports. Users can order GSN100 inserts with special geometries and application-specific edge preparations. (800) 458-1850.
Greenleaf Corp.
www.greenleafcorporation.com

TOOL PRESETTER. Koma Precision Inc. offers Elbo Controlli’s Khyan tool presetting machine. The presetter is equipped with a twin-screen digital camera system and industrial PC architecture. The interchangeable spindle uses a one-piece cartridge, eliminating the need for adapters and the errors associated with their use, the company reports. Users can import and export DXF CAD profiles for detailed checking and comparison on the camera system. (800) 249-KOMA.
Koma Precision Inc.
www.komaprecision.com

TURNING INSERTS. Walter USA LLC says its Valenite Tiger-tec Silver inserts boost productivity up to 75 percent when turning steel. A newly formulated Al2O3 coating and optimized microstructure resists plastic deformation and crater and flank wear. A silver flank face provides easier wear detection. The inserts are available in three grades (WPP10S, WPP20S and WPP30S) and four geometries (FP5 for facing and light cuts, MP3 for medium machining, MP5 for general machining and RP5 for roughing). (800) 945-5554.
Walter USA LLC
www.walter-tools.com/us

BELT SKIMMER. The Mighty Mini SST from Abanaki Corp. is a compact belt skimmer for part washers and machine tool coolant sumps. The stainless steel construction resists rust and corrosion in harsh environments. Its pull-out discharge trough is easy to clean and dual wipers enhance efficiency, according to the company. (440) 543-7400.
Abanaki Corp.
www.abanaki.com/222

HORIZONTAL MACHINING CENTERS. Makino Inc.’s a51nx and a61nx (pictured) horizontal machining centers accommodate large parts. The a51nx has a 22.0″ X-axis travel, a 25.2″ travel for the Y and Z axes and a total axis volume of 8.1 cu. ft. The standard a61nx has travels of 28.7″, 25.6″ and 31.5″ in the X, Y and Z axes, respectively. An optional tall column on the a61nx extends the Y-axis to 28.7″. The maximum tool length is 16.9″ on the a51nx and 20.1″ on the a61nx. (800) 552-3288.
Makino Inc.
www.makino.com

FIXTURING SYSTEM. The iLock fixturing system from Sandvik Coromant Co. securely clamps a solid-carbide endmill when machining ISO S materials, such as titanium. In some situations, axial forces pull a tool from its chuck despite the chuck’s high clamping force. To solve the problem, helical grooves are ground into the tool shank, and pin drivers mounted in the chuck prevent the tool from being pulled from the holder. This doesn’t increase tool runout, the company reports. (800) SANDVIK.
Sandvik Coromant Co.
www.sandvik.coromant.com/us

GROOVING TOOLS. Thinbit modifies its Design-A-Groove tools according to a customer’s specific application requirements. The company’s application engineers provide design assistance, price quotations and follow-up technical support. Special configurations include face grooving geometry, full or corner radius, increased DOC, chamfering, chip control and top rakes. Special toolholders can be ordered. (888) 844-6248.
Thinbit
www.thinbit.com

FLUID RECYCLING EQUIPMENT. Eriez says HydroFlow fluid recycling and filtration equipment enables end users to cut metalworking fluid purchases 40 to 80 percent. The equipment removes tramp oils and solids, extending coolant and tool life and reducing bacteria in fluids. According to the company, the equipment also maximizes coolant effectiveness and longevity to improve productivity and reduce disposal costs. Machine-side and central systems are available. (888) 300-ERIEZ.
Eriez
www.eriez.com

BORING, GROOVING and THREADING TOOLS. Vargus USA’s Mini-V indexable carbide inserts and toolholders are for boring, grooving and threading diameters from 8mm to 16mm. One toolholder accepts a variety of TiCN-coated inserts. The toolholders have 16mm-dia. shanks from 80mm to 130mm long and are made of alloy steel or carbide with steel seating. An insert clamping system improves vibration resistance, according to the company. (800) 828-8765.
Vargus USA
www.vargususa.com

MULTIAXIS PROGRAMMING. CNC Software Inc. says its Mastercam Blade Expert add-on simplifies the toolpath creation process for multiple-bladed parts, including fans, impellers, propellers and turbines. It eliminates guesswork and minimizes the need for extra geometry creation. It also minimizes unnecessary motion at the machine, resulting in an efficient and gouge-free toolpath that imparts a fine surface finish. The add-on enables users to remove material from between blades and finish the blades, floors and fillets. (800) 228-2877.
CNC Software Inc.
www.mastercam.com

CARBIDE SPECIALS. Tungsten Toolworks’ Web site enables users to design, quote and purchase custom carbide cutting tools to optimize machining efficiency for specific applications. Options include extended-reach necks, edge preparations and special coatings, such as TiB2 and diamond. The types of tools include microendmills, roughers, routers, drills, step drills and radius mills. (800) 854-2431.
Tungsten Toolworks
www.tungstentoolworks.com

BORING SYSTEM. BIG Kaiser Precision Tooling Inc.’s 319 SW twin-cutter boring system replaces 314 RW. By not introducing additional components or having to manually adjust insert height for different roughing methods, the 319 SW reduces setup time and eliminates the need for a presetter because of the fixed heights and diameter scale on the tool. Tool diameters range from 0.787″ to 8.000″ and the tools accept standard CC, SC and SP carbide inserts. (888) TOOL-PRO.
BIG Kaiser Precision Tooling Inc.
www.bigkaiser.com

ABRASIVE NYLON BRUSHES. Brush Research Manufacturing Co. Inc.’s NamPower composite hub-wheel brushes are abrasive nylon brushing tools for deburring, surface finishing and edge radiusing. The brushes have indestructible cores, high filament density and balanced construction, the company reports. The flexible nylon filaments are set in a thermoplastic base and uniformly filled with silicon-carbide abrasive. The brushes are available in 6″ and 8″ diameters and have a 2″ arbor hole. (323) 261-2193.
Brush Research Manufacturing Co. Inc.
www.brushresearch.com

SUMP CLEANER. The 60-gal. Sump Shark from Cecor Inc. is for cleaning machine tool sumps in shops with limited space. The portable unit’s vertical design allows it to access tight spots and maneuver through crowded aisles and around corners. Fork pockets allow forklift transport. The air-operated venturi provides a pumping rate of 70 gpm. Two-way pumping enables a user to pump coolant back to the machine tool or transport it to a central recycling system after emptying the sump. (800) 356-9042.
Cecor Inc.
www.cecor.net

SHOULDER MILL. Mitsubishi Materials USA Corp.’s VOX shoulder mill is for machining cast iron and ductile iron. The tangentially mounted inserts create a strong cutting edge, the company reports. The fracture-resistant, grade-MC5020 inserts provide eight right-hand corners. Cutter diameters range from 2″ to 10″. Standard and fine-pitch teeth configurations are available. (800) 523-0800.
Mitsubishi Materials USA Corp.
www.mitsubishicarbide.com

THREADING TOOLS. Komet of America Inc. added Bass machine taps and roll form taps to its line of threading tools. The tools are available in inch and metric sizes and made of HSS-E and HSS-E P/M. The taps reduce the cost per thread, maximize part quality and optimize the threading process, according to the company. (847) 923-8400.
Komet of America Inc.
www.komet.com