Cutting Tools

Ready, Preset, Go

06/01/1999

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This article reviews the basics of coordinate systems and machine programming as a basis for presetting tools. The process for setting tool offsets is described with an explanation of the G-codes involved. In an accompanying article, the author tells how his company built its own presetter.

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A Cut Above

09/01/1999

Author:

Mike Principato

Toolmakers are constantly introducing advancements to improve the metalcutting process. This article examines trends in five key areas where toolmakers are concentrating their research and development efforts.

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Arch Cutting Tools hires Bill Orris

ARCH Cutting Tools is pleased to announce and welcome Bill Orris as Manager of Technical Product and Sales Training.

Stabilizing gummy metal for more efficient cutting

10/09/2018

Author:

Robert Weinstein

Look Ahead: Researchers find sticky solution to an old problem.

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Model 496 Split Ring Pliers

A tool that is especially designed to open a split ring and hold it for assembling a wide range of products such as fishing lures, jewelry components, key chains and lanyards has been introduced by Xuron Corp.

Superior Tool Service Inc. named one of the fastest-growing private companies in America

WICHITA, Kan. -- Superior Tool Service (STS) is No. 4787 on the 37th annual Inc. 5000, a ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies.

Expect More From Your Cutting Tools

Our latest breakthrough technologies and turnkey manufacturing solutions are designed to improve your overall machining productivity. From doubling your metal removal rate to reducing insert wear, you can expect to achieve more with cutting tools from Seco.

Get the Spin on Rotors

09/04/2018

Author:

Christopher Tate

Effective use of rotary devices helps shops move forward.

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Haimer USA LLC joins Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center Research and Development

Scappoose, Oregon; August__, 2018 – The Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center Research and Development (OMIC R&D) continues to grow a strong membership base with the addition this month of Haimer, a German tooling company in the field of tool holding, shrinking, balancing and presetting.

FLANGE HOG 110 Hand Tool

An easy to use, manual flange facing tool that reconditions damaged raised- and flat-face flanges in the field to eliminate the need to cut and replace them has been introduced by Esco Tool. The Esco FLANGE HOG 110 is a manually operated hand tool that re-faces damaged pipe flanges with a phonographic finish on-site and eliminates the need to cut and weld new flanges.