Cutting Tools

Jordan Wade, a machinist at MC Molds, says Hurco's 3D Import feature “blows his mind” in regards to its ability to generate the program or the cutter path so easily when he just picks a surface.

Intended to help shops challenged by the job skills gap, 3D Import reportedly helps shops be more productive and profitable because it’s easy to learn, easy to use, and supports multiple programming methods: conversational programming; NC programming; and NC/Conversational Merge.

The Okuma V920EX vertical lathe increases productivity by providing stable machining of thin and odd-shaped workpieces. With a max turning diameter of 36.22 inches and max turning height of 33.86 inches, this machine is capable of performing powerful, heavy-duty cuts, while the vertical orientation is the ideal platform for running thin-walled parts without distortion. The box-type base and column make a highly dependable, highly rigid structure and the headstock with flange construction minimizes the effects of thermal deformation and vibration, which ensures stable, accurate cutting.

Leading manufacturers in the cutting tool industry know there are many factors that contribute to producing superior quality tools.  In addition to machine and wheel technology, filtration and temperature-controlled oil are essential components of this manufacturing puzzle.

Watch the video to see how ToolRoom RN34 — a specially designed software package for the aerospace, die mould, general machining and power generation  — can help you design and manufacture complex tool geometries and getting them balanced perfectly for optimal cutting conditions. New features include: endmill cycles for ballnose and corner radius, tool balancing and next generation fluting cycles.

For more information visit us at  https://machines.anca.com/ToolRoom-RN34-demo 

Jordan Wade, the machinist at MC Molds says the capabilities of 3D import “blows his mind” in regards to its ability to generate the program or the cutter path so easily when he just picks a surface.

The VGrind 360, VOLLMER’s latest tool grinding machine, is equipped with enhanced travel distances in order to machine carbide tools up to a diameter of 100 millimeters. Thanks to its two vertical spindles, the VGrind 360 also allows for tried-and-tested multi-level machining. This enables tool manufacturers to quickly and precisely produce large numbers of milling cutters, drills, etc. whose blanks are made from either solid carbide or HSS (high speed steel).