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Cutting Tool Engineering January 15, 2015

January 2015

January 2015 covers milling strategy, inspection and metrology, and automation. It also looks at grinding practice and workholding and fixturing.

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Toolflo

Can be used with low pressure

or high pressure coolant (rated up to 1500 psi) • Available for #2, 3 & 4 Flo-Lock right and left hand inserts • Fits other brand’s standard holders •Available in 6 and 12 pack quantities for an added cost savings! Use Your Existing Holders! Simply replace the top clamp on your standard holder. Contact your nearest Tool-Flo distributor or contact us at:.

Can be used with low pressure or high pressure coolant (rated up to 1500 psi) • Available for #2, 3 & 4 Flo-Lock right and left hand inserts • Fits other brand’s standard holders •Available in 6 and 12 pack quantities for an added cost savings!

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Jergensinc

JERGENS WORKHOLDING SOLUTIONS

cost reduction through set-up time reduction HORIZONTAL MACHINING CENTER NEW 5-Axis 130mm HMC Self Centering Vise Jergens new low profile, self-centering vise features a 130mm square base and wide master jaw for holding wider parts. This versatile, VERTICAL compact design provides MACHINING greater Z travel capability.

JERGENS WORKHOLDING SOLUTIONS cost reduction through set-up time reduction HORIZONTAL MACHINING CENTER NEW 5-Axis 130mm HMC Self Centering Vise Jergens new low profile, self-centering vise features a 130mm square base and

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Mikron

Cool the heat ...

...when tackling tough milling jobs Performance milling with integrated cooling: • faster machining - up to 20 times faster • longer tool life - up to 4 times longer s • better surface quality - up to 3 times better Geometry: • Novel conception, new geometry, special carbide • Diameters from 0.3 to 6 mm (.0118 - .157) • milling depth 1.5 to 5 x D.

Cool the heat ... ...when tackling tough milling jobs Performance milling with integrated cooling: • faster machining - up to 20 times faster • longer tool life - up to 4 times longer s • better surface quality - up to 3 times better Geometry: • Novel conception, new geometry, special carbide • Diameters from 0.3 to 6 mm (.0118 - .157)

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RESERVE YOUR SEATS NOW at www.mastercam.com/rollout

THE WORLD’S MOST DYNAMIC

CAD/CAM SOFTWARE. Information-packed sessions New feature demonstrations Coming soon to a city near you.

THE WORLD’S MOST DYNAMIC CAD/CAM SOFTWARE. Information-packed sessions New feature demonstrations Coming soon to a city near you RESERVE YOUR SEATS NOW at www.mastercam.com/rollout CNC Software, Inc. | (800) 228-2877 | (860) 875-5006

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Haas Automation Inc. | 800-331-6746 | www.HaasCNC.com

RELIABILITY. PRICE. REPUTATION.

Haas UMC-750SS Super Speed, 5-Axis Universal Machining Center = TOTAL CUSTOMER VALUE. WE KNOW what it’s like. That’s why we’re driven to make sure that every Haas We’re MACHINISTS, too. CNC machine is trustworthy, affordable, and always We CUT METAL every day. backed by the industry’s best after-sale service. Proud sponsor of the Stewart-Haas #41 car.

RELIABILITY. PRICE. REPUTATION. Haas UMC-750SS Super Speed, 5-Axis Universal Machining Center = TOTAL CUSTOMER VALUE. WE KNOW what it’s like. That’s why we’re driven to make sure that every Haas We’re MACHINISTS, too. CNC machine is trustworthy, affordable, and always We CUT METAL every day. backed by the industry’s best after-sale service. Haas Automation Inc. | 800-331-6746 | www.HaasCNC.com Proud sponsor of the Stewart-Haas #41 car

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Nanomech

Technology too small to see.

Results too big to ignore. “The Best Cutting Tools in the World”™ Leading the Nano-Revolution with inserts that last twice as long as nearest competitor*. Only our patented nano-composite and nano-structured solutions can achieve these results. Put our award-winning inserts to the test. Call today. Small is the New Big™.

Technology too small to see. Results too big to ignore. “The Best Cutting Tools in the World”™ Leading the Nano-Revolution with inserts that last twice as long as nearest competitor*. Only our patented nano-composite and nano-structured solutions can achieve these results. Put our award-winning inserts to the test. Call today. Small is the New Big™ A Creation of *R Nano-manufactured cutting tool solutions

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Nanomech

SETTING THE STANDARD FOR

THE REST OF THE WORLD. For over 10 years NanoMech has worked to push the boundaries of nanotechnology and deliver a TuffTek family of products that leap past the outdated micron technology to change the world forever. “The Best Cutting Tools in the World”™, TuffTek dramatically increases the longevity of the tool up to 300% more than those with other resistant coatings

SETTING THE STANDARD FOR THE REST OF THE WORLD. For over 10 years NanoMech has worked to push the boundaries of nanotechnology and deliver a TuffTek family of products that leap past the outdated micron technology to change the world forever. “The Best Cutting Tools in the World”™, TuffTek dramatically increases the longevity of the tool up to 300% more than those with other resistant coatings. All others are now obsolete. Leading Competitor TuffTek® Solution 2X the Life Span 2X the Productivity*

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YOUR “ONE STOP” CUTTING TOOLS OVER 99% of MORSE TOOLS MADE in the USA 31695 Stephenson Hwy. Madison Heights, Michigan 48071 [email protected]

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Systems from PRAB

The New Modular

Chip Processing Engineered to Get You Up and Running Faster Fully-integrated chip processing systems from PRAB combine prewired modules that integrate and communicate seamlessly. They move and process scrap and fluid efficiently and maximize returns. They’re also designed for mobility as your process changes. PRAB engineering designs every system to meet your specific application

The New Modular Chip Processing Systems from PRAB Engineered to Get You Up and Running Faster Fully-integrated chip processing systems from PRAB combine prewired modules that integrate and communicate seamlessly. They move and process scrap and fluid efficiently and maximize returns. They’re also designed for mobility as your process changes. PRAB engineering designs every system to meet your specific application.

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Storloc

Productive Times

wear-resistant TiN and finished with a subsequent steam treatment, these tools can operate at around three times the cutting speed of the previous taps, according to Walter. The result? Profiroll reduced ma- This bearing housing chining time by 70 percent. In addi- is made of heat- tion, machine operators no longer treated steel and.

Productive Times wear-resistant TiN and finished with a subsequent steam treatment, these tools can operate at around three times the cutting speed of the previous taps, according to Walter. The result? Profiroll reduced ma- This bearing housing chining time by 70 percent. In addi- is made of heat-

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Tapmatic

Productive Times

According to Cadenas, the soft- ware helps to manage, find and reduce the volume of CAD compo- nents in a fast and easy manner, re- ducing long-term costs. “By standardizing design and implementing an easy method of supporting the parts catalog, the design process is streamlined, sav- ing time and finances,” said Hein-.

Productive Times According to Cadenas, the soft- ware helps to manage, find and reduce the volume of CAD compo- nents in a fast and easy manner, re- ducing long-term costs. “By standardizing design and implementing an easy method of supporting the parts catalog, the design process is streamlined, sav-

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2007, Duratomic has been

Often imitated, never replicated.

Since its initial launch in the benchmark for excellence in the cutting tool industry. To this day, our turning grades continue to give customers an advantage that others have attempted to copy, but have never actually duplicated. Were we content to stop there? Of course not! We’ve made major improvements, soon to be revealed. Be ready!

Often imitated, never replicated. Since its initial launch in 2007, Duratomic has been the benchmark for excellence in the cutting tool industry. To this day, our turning grades continue to give customers an advantage that others have attempted to copy, but have never actually duplicated.

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