New drill hits a homer
Reduce cycle times when machining hydraulic components. A solid-carbide, through-coolant drill that orients the margins radially.
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Breaking the QC bottleneck: CMM Inspection
Eliminate a bottleneck when inspecting parts. Work cells equipped with coordinate measuring machines and dedicated, quick-change fixtures.
Cut the clamp: General Industry Coverage
Increase part quality and productivity when deep-cavity micromachining while achieving tight tolerances. A heat-activated, wax-based compound for holding parts.
Chuck aids retention knob work
Enhance precision and shorten changeover time when machining retention knobs. Quick-change collet chucks.
Milling heads don’t get the shaft
Overcome excessive tool wear and poor surface finishes when machining flats on a steel truck shaft. A milling tool that exerts all cutting forces downward and cuts freely.
Shop cleans up its act with MQL
Eliminate excess coolant to improve shop floor safety and cleanliness. Minimum quantity lubrication systems.
Micromachine for max accuracy
Accurately machine EDM electrodes used to produce micromolds for medical parts. A high-speed, high-precision, 3-axis micro milling machine.
Endmills that can take the heat
Efficiently machine stainless steel parts without breaking endmills. 6-flute, solid-carbide endmills.
Teaming up to boost productivity
Increase threading productivity while reducing scrap. High-performance, through-coolant thread formers.
Reducing unnecessary parts: General Industry Coverage
Streamline the digital parts library used to produce workholders. Strategic parts management software.
Finish boring tools that ‘just work’
Reduce scrap and tackle challenging jobs. Adjustable finish boring heads.
Industrial vending reduces costs, invoices
Reduce costs associated with inventory management. An industrial vending system.
