Tool Management

Tooling for shaping hard and abrasive materials

Inovatools USA LLC in Hartland, Michigan, offers a broad product range of high-performance solid carbide mills that meet the exacting requirements in mold, fixture and die manufacturing.

Quick-change tooling boosts company profits

Many machine shops are losing tens of thousands of dollars in company profits each year by not implementing quick-change tooling on mills and lathes. Implementing this technology can easily reduce downtime an hour a day.

Automation open house goes virtual

Fastems Group will host an online Open House & Conference entitled "Productivity Beyond Machine Tending" that will showcase the latest developments in automation and surrounding technologies.

Tool balancing basics

10/21/2020

Author:

Yesenia Duran

A balanced tool can help tremendously to reduce costs.

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CAD solution for multi-user facility

When it comes to designing, CAD software has its place, but purchasing and maintaining multiple CAD licenses can be expensive. Kisters offers a solution for supplying CAD to multiple users.

Drilling through the void

08/19/2020

Author:

CTE Staff

An indexable-insert drill improves insert strength and process reliability.

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Marubeni L20XII automatic tool changer demo

The L20XII ATC by Marubeni Citizen-Cincom Inc. provides an environment in which tool setting for machining several types of workpieces can be completed in a single setup. This unique, compactly designed L20XII automatic toolchangerwith a b-axis can be mounted on the gang tool post of the Cincom L20XII to enable use of front machining b-axis tools — 12 ATC tools and one built-in tool.

Marubeni Citizen-Cincom Inc.

Hainbuch America centroteX S demo

Is it possible to change heavy workholding in one minute? The answer is absolutely with the centroteX S from Hainbuch America Corp. The changeover system features ergonomic handling, resists contamination and provides a short return on investment. No rigidity is lost compared with clamping devices bolted directly on machines. View a real-time demonstration changing from a chuck to an ID mandrel.

Hainbuch America Corp.

Protect processes, collect data

05/26/2020

Author:

Ken Schnepf

CoroPlus ProcessControl predicts, detects and reacts to machining process problems within milliseconds

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Zoller Inc. begins webinar series

As we enter a month of navigating business in the midst of this pandemic, we know that there is anxiety about the future. In uncertain times, it is more important than ever that we share experiences and learn from one another. That is Zoller Inc.’s primary objective now: to deliver resources that allow us to provide support and insight that will enable your business to emerge more efficient, productive and profitable.