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Cutting Tool Engineering August 15, 2022

August 2022

August 2022 covers milling strategy, digital manufacturing, and aerospace manufacturing. It also looks at grooving and cut-off and automation.

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Vol. 74 • Issue 8

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Mikrontool

Cool Micro

micro milling THE WORLD’S SMALLEST TOOL WITH INTEGRATED COOLING NEWS • S + SX: 2 geometries for difficult-to-machine materials • Diameter from .008” (0.2 mm) to .039” (1.0 mm) • No tool bending • Burr free milling BENEFITS • Milling: 3 times faster • Tool life: 3 times longer • Highest process reliability Discover it at:.

Cool Micro micro milling THE WORLD’S SMALLEST TOOL WITH INTEGRATED COOLING NEWS • S + SX: 2 geometries for difficult-to-machine materials • Diameter from .008” (0.2 mm) to .039” (1.0 mm) • No tool bending • Burr free milling BENEFITS

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Cuttingtools Ceratizit

MEET TEAM CUTTING TOOLS

We proudly design and manufacture many of our solid and indexable tooling solutions in the US. INDEXABLE TOOLS FOR TURNING, MILLING, PARTING AND GROOVING HIGH QUALITY TOOLS FOR HOLEMAKING SOLID ROUND TOOLS, TOOL ADAPTERS, AND CLAMPING SOLUTIONS MANUAL, SEMI-AUTOMATIC AND AUTOMATIC DRILLING FOR AIRCRAFT ASSEMBLY CERATIZIT Group has been a pioneer in developing innovative solutions for tooling and hard material.

MEET TEAM CUTTING TOOLS We proudly design and manufacture many of our solid and indexable tooling solutions in the US. INDEXABLE TOOLS FOR TURNING, MILLING, PARTING AND GROOVING HIGH QUALITY TOOLS FOR HOLEMAKING SOLID ROUND TOOLS, TOOL ADAPTERS, AND CLAMPING SOLUTIONS MANUAL, SEMI-AUTOMATIC AND AUTOMATIC DRILLING FOR AIRCRAFT ASSEMBLY CERATIZIT Group has been a pioneer in developing innovative solutions for tooling and hard material

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metalheads at Mate developed

Workholding

That Works ™ No Variability. No Surprises. Machinists hate surprises. They want their machines up and running without production interruptions. That’s why the Mate Workholding. Designed to be the industry’s most accurate and repeatable on the market. See the test results and read what other metalheads are saying. Best In Class.

Workholding That Works ™ No Variability. No Surprises. Machinists hate surprises. They want their machines up and running without production interruptions. That’s why the metalheads at Mate developed Mate Workholding.

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Mate Zero Point Workholding System

“Damn you guys are the s***!

I have the vise. Your stuff eats it all day and doesn’t even look used.” -John Robinette, United Machine “I have run the same part on other vises however, when I switched to MATE I could instantaneously hear and notice the difference.” -Daniel Strubel, Siemens Industry, Inc. “Mate workholding did a phenomenal job. It worked in perfect harmony.

MATE ZERO POINT WORKHOLDING SYSTEM “Damn you guys are the s***! I have the vise. Your stuff eats it all day and doesn’t even look used.” -John Robinette, United Machine “I have run the same part on other vises however, when I switched to MATE I could instantaneously hear and notice the difference.”

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Atproperties

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639 Sul Lago Benton Harbor, MI • $5,900,000 New construction modern home with 8,000sf of dramatic spaces that focus on clean lines, sleek surfaces and panoramic Lake Michigan views. Four levels with floor to ceiling windows & heated marble floors. Impressive custom glass staircase paired with glass elevator for access to all levels. Breathtaking chef’s kitchen. 269.214.0240 • [email protected] 269.277.6077 • [email protected] Untitled-5 81 7/21/22 11:44 AM

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US Bigdaishowa

Tool Holders

Boring Tools Cutting Tools Workholding Tool Measuring NEW NAME. SAME PROMISE. HIGHER PERFORMANCE. GUARANTEED. BIG KAISER is now BIG DAISHOWA While the name is different, we remain committed to the core promise we made more than 30 years ago: Higher Performance. Guaranteed. You don’t compromise and neither will we. Our mission is to find the best.

Tool Holders Boring Tools Cutting Tools Workholding Tool Measuring NEW NAME. SAME PROMISE. HIGHER PERFORMANCE. GUARANTEED. BIG KAISER is now BIG DAISHOWA While the name is different, we remain committed to the core promise we made more than 30 years ago: Higher Performance. Guaranteed.

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Guhring

LS MICR

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LS MICR O- D esig PR for EC ned inl IS st a ss e S VA stee

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Platinumtooling

THE NAME TO KNOW FOR...

LIVE TOOLS / ANGLE HEADS / SPEED MULTIPLIERS SWISS COMPONENTS / MARKING TOOLS / KNURLING TOOLS Platinum Tooling is the exclusive North American importer of Heimatec Live Tools and Angle Heads, Tecnicrafts Swiss Collets and Guide Bushings, Henninger Spindle Speeders, AMF Cleaners and Quick Knurling and Marking Tools. Platinum Tooling offers a wide selection of machine tool accessories for most machine brands.

THE NAME TO KNOW FOR... LIVE TOOLS / ANGLE HEADS / SPEED MULTIPLIERS SWISS COMPONENTS / MARKING TOOLS / KNURLING TOOLS Platinum Tooling is the exclusive North American importer of Heimatec Live Tools and Angle Heads, Tecnicrafts Swiss Collets and Guide Bushings, Henninger Spindle Speeders, AMF Cleaners and Quick Knurling and Marking Tools. Platinum Tooling offers a wide selection of machine tool accessories for most machine brands, including standard and custom tools to help with the most challenging applications. If you need live tooling, we’re here to help. See Us At Booth #432245

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Kyocera Sgstool

V A L U E A T T H E S P I N D L E ®

Controlled Precision For High Production Holemaking Series 143M-S Coolant-Thru Drills Gain unparalleled performance in High Temp Alloy and Stainless Steel. Available in two lengths of cut, the single margin design is engineered to combat edge wear, hole deviation, and other issues commonly encountered during high production drilling operations

V A L U E A T T H E S P I N D L E ® Controlled Precision For High Production Holemaking Series 143M-S Coolant-Thru Drills Gain unparalleled performance in High Temp Alloy and Stainless Steel. Available in two lengths of cut, the single margin design is engineered to combat edge wear, hole deviation, and other issues commonly encountered during high production drilling operations.

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Sandvik Coromant

A drilling

breakthrough Introducing CoroDrill® 860 with -GM geometry, the new short-hole drill optimized for a wide range of applications in steel, stainless steel, cast iron and hardened materials. CoroDrill® 860 with -GM geometry sets the standard for optimized multi-material drills, providing several benefits for your production

A drilling breakthrough Introducing CoroDrill® 860 with -GM geometry, the new short-hole drill optimized for a wide range of applications in steel, stainless steel, cast iron and hardened materials. CoroDrill® 860 with -GM geometry sets the standard for optimized multi-material drills, providing several benefits for your production. • Significantly increases tool life in ISO P, M, K and H materials. Also effective in ISO N and S materials • Robust new design provides excellent hole dimensional

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DS4 Ultra-Fine EDM Graphite

Proven to Handle EDM’s

Highest Degree of Difficulty When your machining operation demands an EDM electrode that can provide intricate detail with an ideal surface finish you need Mersen’s DS4. Over the last 15 years DS4 Ultra-Fine EDM Graphite Precision has established a track record of handling the most challenging Detail & EDM burns while proving strong, durable and easy to machine. Finishing.

DS4 Ultra-Fine EDM Graphite Proven to Handle EDM’s Highest Degree of Difficulty When your machining operation demands an EDM electrode that can provide intricate detail with an ideal surface finish you need Mersen’s DS4. Over the last 15 years DS4 Ultra-Fine EDM Graphite Precision has established a track record of handling the most challenging Detail & EDM burns while proving strong, durable and easy to machine. Finishing If you’re ready to save money on ultra-fine EDM graphite, it’s time to switch to DS4.

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+1-608-756-4930 www.vargususa.com Booth No. 432251

Supersonic Thread Turning

UNMATCHED PRODUCTIVITY Supersonic Thread Milling Visit us at: Vargus USA SEPTEMBER 12-17,2022 Untitled-5 65 7/21/22 11:44 AM.

Supersonic Thread Turning UNMATCHED PRODUCTIVITY Supersonic Thread Milling Visit us at: Vargus USA SEPTEMBER 12-17,2022 Tel: +1-800-828-8765 [email protected] MCCORMICK PLACE | CHICAGO +1-608-756-4930 www.vargususa.com Booth No. 432251 Untitled-5 65 7/21/22 11:44 AM

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Tungaloy Tungaloy Booth: 431580

we improve...

we evolve... we ADD Accelerated Lines - Leading in Innovation Discover our latest innovative machining solutions and outstanding grades and geometries at IMTS2022 Untitled-5 3 7/21/22 11:43 AM.

we improve... we evolve... we ADD Tungaloy Tungaloy Booth: 431580 Accelerated Lines - Leading in Innovation Discover our latest innovative machining solutions and outstanding grades and geometries at IMTS2022 www.tungaloy.com/us

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Haimer

September 12 – 17, 2O22

Visit us at IMTS, Chicago, IL, West Building, 43151O TOOLING TECHNOLOGY TOOL MANAGEMENT MEASURING TECHNOLOGY SHRINKING PRESETTING BALANCING TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGY Measuring and Tooling Technology Shrinking Technology Balancing Technology Presetting Technology HAIMER – YOUR SYSTEM PARTNER AROUND THE MACHINE TOOL Untitled-5 35 7/21/22 11:44 AM.

September 12 – 17, 2O22 Visit us at IMTS, Chicago, IL, West Building, 43151O TOOLING TECHNOLOGY TOOL MANAGEMENT MEASURING TECHNOLOGY SHRINKING PRESETTING BALANCING TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGY

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