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■ October ’08 sales up $4 million U.S. cutting tool sales rose $4 mil- ber to October sales figures, according 2007, they climbed nearly $12 million lion from September to October, an in- to the United States Cutting Tool Insti- during the same period. CTE crease consistent with—though smaller tute. In 2006, total sales were up $9.5 For more information, contact USCTI.
industry stats ■ October ’08 sales up $4 million U.S. cutting tool sales rose $4 mil- ber to October sales figures, according 2007, they climbed nearly $12 million lion from September to October, an in- to the United States Cutting Tool Insti- during the same period. CTE crease consistent with—though smaller tute. In 2006, total sales were up $9.5 For more information, contact USCTI than—the two previous years’ Septem- million from September to October; in at (216) 241-7333 or [email protected]. Total billings 2007 2008 $175M $159.6M $154M
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ring groove cutters. Greenleaf cad/cam software. CNC Software solid-carbide endmills. Corp.’s Ring Max ring groove cutters Inc.’s Mastercam X3 Mill software has Mitsubishi Materials U.S.A. Corp. offers reportedly cut the machining time of API a Feature Based Machining function Miracle Nova solid-carbide endmills ring grooves. Featuring an adjustable that evaluates a part’s features and with an enhanced coating for fi.
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contributors equate comparison, a milling machine a given machine tool to achieve the de-
has the same efficiency factor η = 0.8) is sired level of productivity. By using the Kennametal Inc. calculated as: author’s method to perform those calcu- ting edges) of productivity using a machine tool with IS #320 Pm = 15.7 ÷ 0.8 = 19.6 hp (dull cut- less horsepower than when calculating Sandvik Coromant Co. ting edges) the requirements using the conventional.
contributors equate comparison, a milling machine a given machine tool to achieve the de- has the same efficiency factor η = 0.8) is sired level of productivity. By using the Kennametal Inc. calculated as: author’s method to perform those calcu- (800) 446-7738 Pm = 13.0 ÷ 0.8 = 16.3 hp (sharp cut- lations, an end user can achieve that level www.kennametal.com ting edges) of productivity using a machine tool with IS #320 Pm = 15.7 ÷ 0.8 = 19.6 hp (dull cut- less horsepower than when calculating Sandvik Coromant Co. ting edges) the requirements using the conventional (800) 726-3845 A 20-hp machine would be sufficient method provided by the Machining Data
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chisel edge. Conversely, a robust chisel
edge produces poor centering and high thrust but can tolerate high feed rates. Recent studies by the Institut für Produktionsmanagement, Technologie und Werkzeugmaschinen Technische (PTW), Universität Darmstadt, Ger- many, showed that as the chisel edge en- ters a workpiece, it creates a concave oval. This causes the drill to “swing” in a mo-.
chisel edge. Conversely, a robust chisel edge produces poor centering and high thrust but can tolerate high feed rates. Recent studies by the Institut für Produktionsmanagement, Technologie und Werkzeugmaschinen Technische (PTW), Universität Darmstadt, Ger- many, showed that as the chisel edge en- ters a workpiece, it creates a concave oval. This causes the drill to “swing” in a mo-
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standard, DIN 6499.
50,000 “Availability and competition will cer- 45,000 tainly help the end user,” Miller said. “I would be a little cautious, though, as Pull stud or draw bar 40,000 [Coromant] Capto is such a complex 35,000 profile to grind that it is going to take some of these manufacturers a long time 30,000 to get it right.” Whether Coromant Capto penetrates.
standard, DIN 6499. 50,000 “Availability and competition will cer- 45,000 tainly help the end user,” Miller said. “I would be a little cautious, though, as Pull stud or draw bar 40,000 [Coromant] Capto is such a complex 35,000 profile to grind that it is going to take some of these manufacturers a long time 30,000 to get it right.”
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insert drill. Komet of America Inc.’s shrink-fit toolholders. Briney drill. Melin Tool Co. offers the JSD drill KUB Pentron drill reportedly permits up Tooling Systems’ DIN-standard shrink- for applications in high-strength ferrous to 20 percent higher cutting speeds and fit toolholders feature a 4.5° nose angle metals, such as tool steels, stainless steel.
product showcase insert drill. Komet of America Inc.’s shrink-fit toolholders. Briney drill. Melin Tool Co. offers the JSD drill KUB Pentron drill reportedly permits up Tooling Systems’ DIN-standard shrink- for applications in high-strength ferrous to 20 percent higher cutting speeds and fit toolholders feature a 4.5° nose angle metals, such as tool steels, stainless steel, feed rates than insert drills currently and longer bearing surface. Materials titanium and nickel-base alloys. The available. The tool provides a 5:1 length- are certified and traceable to NIST tool coating reportedly allows the drill to to-diameter ratio. According to the standards. All shanks are traverse-ground run without coolant, and a special edge company, the drill can handle machining to ISO 9001 AT3 taper tolerance. The preparation provides improved cutting conditions previously only possible with toolholders
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drilling system. Arno Rouse engraving tools. 2L inc. offers a boring tools. Rigibore Inc. offers USA LLC Shark-Drill HP4 system is for / “-dia. “Mini” spring-loaded engraving 38 high-precision specials of boring bars. The interrupted cutting and flat-bottom, tool. With this addition, four sizes of company provides quotations in 24 to 48.
product showcase drilling system. Arno Rouse engraving tools. 2L inc. offers a boring tools. Rigibore Inc. offers USA LLC Shark-Drill HP4 system is for / “-dia. “Mini” spring-loaded engraving 38 high-precision specials of boring bars. The interrupted cutting and flat-bottom, tool. With this addition, four sizes of company provides quotations in 24 to 48 blind-hole drilling. The tool produces spring-loaded tools are available. The hours. Delivery is 4 to 6 weeks. Prices are no retraction marks and is for high-feed “Mini” toolholders are available in ½", competitive, according to the company. machining of steel and cast iron. It 3/8“ and ¼" shaft sizes and fit in a CNC Telephone: (262) 363-3922. accepts inserts with four cutting edges collet or endmill holder. The “Mini” Rigibore Inc. and is equipped with through-coolant tools hold 3/16"-dia. engraving tools. The www.rigiboreinc.com
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