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Cutting Tool Engineering April 15, 2011

April 2011

April 2011 covers surface quality, turning, and grinding practice. It also looks at milling strategy and workholding and fixturing.

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Iscarmetals

15,000 COMBINATIONS

One Tool Body Carries Many Different Types of Heads IS #70.

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Mscmetalworking

THE BEST VALUE

IN METALWORKING For over 60 years, Hertel has been providing the metalworking industry with unsurpassed value. Hertel taps are ideal for general machining applications and come in a wide variety of styles and sizes. Available exclusively at MSC Industrial Supply Co.® IS #41.

THE BEST VALUE IN METALWORKING For over 60 years, Hertel has been providing the metalworking industry with unsurpassed value. Hertel taps are ideal for general machining applications and come in a wide variety of styles and sizes. Available exclusively at MSC Industrial Supply Co.® IS #41

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Hornusa

HORN - THE LEADERS IN GROOVING TECHNOLOGY

FOCUS ON THE ESSENTIAL SYSTEM DR Urma licence Sensitivity instead of gross motor skills – this is the motto of the new HORN “System DR” reaming tools. Very narrow cutters, simple handling, and high repeatability when replacing inserts. A large selection of base material, coatings, and cutting geometries make the DR from HORN the perfect tool system for high precision bore machining

HORN - THE LEADERS IN GROOVING TECHNOLOGY FOCUS ON THE ESSENTIAL SYSTEM DR Urma licence Sensitivity instead of gross motor skills – this is the motto of the new HORN “System DR” reaming tools. Very narrow cutters, simple handling, and high repeatability when replacing inserts. A large selection of base material, coatings, and cutting geometries make the DR from HORN the perfect tool system for high precision bore machining. HORN – INTELLIGENT TOOL DESIGN AT WORK. IS #32 HORN

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Available exclusively at MSC Industrial Supply Co.®

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Duramill

On Aluminum

we have an edge! Get maximum return on performance with Dura-Mill’s 3-Flute Series for Aluminum U.S. Patent 6,899,494 F EAT U R ES U Dura Shield: A new nanogradient double h coating designed for aluminum offering improved chip flow and reduced built-up edge U Proven and patented WhisperKut Design ensures stability and chatter-free machining and improved tool life.

On Aluminum we have an edge! Get maximum return on performance with Dura-Mill’s 3-Flute Series for Aluminum U.S. Patent 6,899,494 F EAT U R ES U Dura Shield: A new nanogradient double h coating designed for aluminum offering improved chip flow and reduced built-up edge

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Dillonmfg

new product focus

full-grip jaws. Dillon Manufacturing Inc. provides cast 356-T6 aluminum full-grip jaws from 6" to 24" in diameter. The wraparound top jaws minimize jaw force for thin-walled parts and distribute gripping pressure across the workpiece’s surface to help maintain accuracy, the company reports. Standard height and optional extra-high jaws are available. The jaws can.

new product focus full-grip jaws. Dillon Manufacturing Inc. provides cast 356-T6 aluminum full-grip jaws from 6" to 24" in diameter. The wraparound top jaws minimize jaw force for thin-walled parts and distribute gripping pressure across the workpiece’s surface to help maintain accuracy, the company reports. Standard height and optional extra-high jaws are available. The jaws can be adapted to mount manual and power chucks. Dillon Manufacturing Inc. www.dillonmfg.com

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Tinyurl

Announcing the release of Mastercam X5! The

worldwide standard in CAM gives you the ulti- mate toolkit for fast, efficient machining done the right way. Your way. Call or click today to see what Mastercam X5 can do for you. s 3MART PROGRAMMING WITH HYBRID lNISHING s $RAMATICALLY FASTER ROUGHING s 4IME AND TOOL SAVING DYNAMIC MILLING Watch Mastercam circle the globe at.

Announcing the release of Mastercam X5! The worldwide standard in CAM gives you the ulti- mate toolkit for fast, efficient machining done the right way. Your way. Call or click today to see what Mastercam X5 can do for you. s 3MART PROGRAMMING WITH HYBRID lNISHING s $RAMATICALLY FASTER ROUGHING s 4IME AND TOOL SAVING DYNAMIC MILLING Watch Mastercam circle the globe at www.tinyurl.com/mcglobe.

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Innovation is in our DNA. So we invest in leading-edge research and development that keeps the world’s most advanced tools in your hands. Our Digital Technology Laboratory and Machining Technology Laboratory enable new machining methods that make you more profitable and competitive. It’s just one part of 360º Support—a fresh take on customer care from the world’s largest supplier of machining solutions. / MAY 3-5 FOR MORE INFO, GO TO: WWW.IDAYS2011.COM

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AEROMAT: The new level of multi-axis grinding

Productivity Redefined

For fast production of small turbine components. The new BLOHM AEROMAT features a 5-axis system and linear motors for minimized idle time and improved cycle times. The integrated 12-position grinding wheel and nozzle changing system allows you to maximize process performance with multiple wheels and abrasive types, eliminate inflexible wheel packs, optimize fixture.

Productivity Redefined AEROMAT: The new level of multi-axis grinding For fast production of small turbine components. The new BLOHM AEROMAT features a 5-axis system and linear motors for minimized idle time and improved cycle times. The integrated 12-position grinding wheel and nozzle changing system allows you to maximize process performance with multiple wheels and abrasive types, eliminate inflexible wheel packs, optimize fixture design, and incorporate additional machining processes. The offline programming system includes a post processor that creates machine

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360º SUPPORT IS STAYING AHEAD

OF THE CURVE SO YOU CAN STAY AHEAD OF THE COMPETITION. How can the right support make your business better? IS #78.

360º SUPPORT IS STAYING AHEAD OF THE CURVE SO YOU CAN STAY AHEAD OF THE COMPETITION. How can the right support make your business better? www.dmgmoriseikiusa.com IS #78

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Rego FIX

LET US PROVE IT

HIGH-PRECISION VISIT US AT PMTS TAKES MORE IN BOOTH #1025 THAN A MACHINE Toolholding plays a vital role in ensuring that your machines reach their full potential. REGO-FIX Swiss Type Cylindrical Holders maximize your return on investment by achieving consistent precision, with a run-out of just 0.0001". The results will impress your customers, surpass your.

LET US PROVE IT HIGH-PRECISION VISIT US AT PMTS TAKES MORE IN BOOTH #1025 THAN A MACHINE Toolholding plays a vital role in ensuring that your machines reach their full potential. REGO-FIX Swiss Type Cylindrical Holders maximize your return on investment by achieving consistent precision, with a run-out of just 0.0001". The results will impress your customers, surpass your competition and improve your bottom line.

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Mastercuttool

recommended starting speeds and feeds. Hydraulic

To solve metalcutting problems, Cain equipment maker said he has used both sides of the ITA Holmatro employs Iscar Tool Advisor application. When an insert was chip- (ITA) Web-based ping, for example, he identified the tool tool selection through the catalog, switched to the soft- software to handle ware’s speed and feed section, plugged in tool ordering and.

recommended starting speeds and feeds. Hydraulic To solve metalcutting problems, Cain equipment maker said he has used both sides of the ITA Holmatro employs Iscar Tool Advisor application. When an insert was chip- (ITA) Web-based ping, for example, he identified the tool tool selection through the catalog, switched to the soft- software to handle ware’s speed and feed section, plugged in tool ordering and the tool and indicated the workpiece ma- other tasks. The

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We Do the

Heavy Lifting Use the power of CUTTING TOOL ENGINEERING to reach your customers When it comes to delivering manufacturers who cut or grind metal, CTE is a heavyweight: month (AWStats). 99% of CTE subscribers perform metalworking operations (Readex Research, 2010). 96% of CTE subscribers are involved in purchasing/selecting.

We Do the Heavy Lifting Use the power of CUTTING TOOL ENGINEERING to reach your customers When it comes to delivering manufacturers who cut or grind metal, CTE is a heavyweight: ctemag.com averages more than 1 million page views per month (AWStats). 99% of CTE subscribers perform metalworking operations

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