Ceratizit SA hopes to change the turning process
Company's High Dynamic Turning and FreeTurn tools promise full range of motion.
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Heavy-Duty Toolholder
THINBIT, manufactured by Kaiser Tool Co. Inc., introduces a new toolholder option that takes advantage of the full line of inserts for grooving, threading, face grooving and custom applications. The heavy-duty round reversible toolholder presets an insert parallel to the centerline of the shank and can be used as either right or left hand.
M2028/M2029 Octagon Facemilling Cutters
The M2028/M2029 octagon facemilling cutters from Walter delivers high feed rates and lower tooling costs for a wide variety of roughing and finishing applications, thanks in large measure to their stable, negative, double-sided inserts that feature 16 cutting edges.
Gradual versus incremental cross-feed
The Grinding Doc shares why he is not a fan of gradual cross-feed.
Heavy-Duty Pneumatic Hand Grinders
Designed for superior performance in a wide variety of applications, the heavy-duty pneumatic hand grinders from Palmgren make any job fast and easy.
Contest announced to win the Home Machinist series
For any metalworker or engineer, from aspiring to advanced, the acclaimed Home Machinist series is the ultimate resource for everything you need to know!
Reduce Cycle Time With Rigibore Special Tooling
Rigibore's special tooling capabilities allow multiple features to be machined on a single tool, performing two or more critical operations simultaneously, reducing cycle time.
Friends, employees don’t mix
As a machine shop owner or manager, it's wise to stay out of the personal lives of employees.
Spark Track Technology for Wire EDMs
GF Machining Solutions has introduced the Spark Track technology for wire EDMs. Spark Track, powered by the company's Intelligent Spark Protection System (ISPS) module, prevents wire breakage that occurs when cutting irregularly shaped workpiece features. With Spark Track technology and the ISPS module, wire EDM users gain secure and uninterrupted EDM processing, improved machining efficiency and ease of use for operators.
Feed Slide Program
Suhner has redesigned the entire precision slide program with an emphasis on product performance and cost benefits to the customer. Once again, Suhner delivered on this promise with a number of design improvements such as rigidity and compact design, including a variety of optional slide assembly features and accessories.
Shaft Collars and Couplings Finish in Custom Colors
Clamp-type shaft collars, couplings and mounting devices that can be finished in custom colors to exactly match commercial OEM and military MIL product specifications have been introduced by Stafford Manufacturing Corp.
Work cells work
Cellular manufacturing steadily permeates the metalworking world