Machining

Products • May 7, 2019

WBH10C, WBH10 and WBH20 PCBN Inserts

Walter has introduced new PCBN grades for improved turning of hardened steel up to 65 HRC. These grades (WBH10C, WBH10 and WBH20) provide users with an array of benefits. High-quality surface finish due to unique new wiper geometry (MW2) and long tool life with the new TiAlSiN-coated grade (WBH10C) are just some of these benefits.

Articles • May 6, 2019 • Christopher Tate

The difficulties of tapping

Mastering this machining operation requires a lot of research and consultations.

News • May 6, 2019

Linking two roll lathes doubles capacity without increasing personnel costs

Heinrich Georg Maschinenfabrik has received an order from Vítkovické Slévárny spol. s r.o. for the supply of a roll lathe, the third lathe so far supplied by GEORG to the Czech roll manufacturer. The new machine will be linked with one of the existing lathes. Thanks to this solution, only one operator will be needed to control both machines.

Products • May 6, 2019

Multi Mini Rhinobar Hydrodynamic Bar Feeder

Lexair Inc. is offering the Multi Mini Rhinobar, a hydrodynamic bar feeder for use with Swiss-style CNC screw machines that features a three feed tube cartridge instead of the traditional single feed tube. The Multi Mini makes multiple stock diameter indexing simple and fast by combining three feed tubes inside a single aluminum barrel.

Products • May 3, 2019

Grinding Machines Integrate Eroding and/or Grinding Capabilities

Based on a highly efficient and productive two-in-one concept, Walter Helitronic Vision Diamond 400 L, Helitronic Power Diamond 400 and Helitronic Diamond Evolution tool grinding machines, from United Grinding North America Inc., integrate both eroding and/or grinding capabilities into single grinding machine platforms. From a production standpoint, the two-in-one concept lets users completely erode tools (PCD) and completely grind tools (carbide) using the same machine to eliminate the time-consuming task of moving workpieces to a second machine.

Products • May 3, 2019

Integrated Machine Analytics (IMA) Mobile App

Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc. announces the release of the Integrated Machine Analytics (IMA) mobile app, which allows users to monitor their CNC machines through MTConnect, an open standard that allows universal connectivity. The app is designed for Mitsubishi Electric machines, but will work for any MTConnect-compliant CNC.

Articles • May 2, 2019 • William Leventon

Laser used for Exact cutting

Coherent Inc. rolls out the ExactCut laser micromachining system, first in a line of machines aimed at meeting exacting material processing standards.

Products • May 2, 2019

T-CBN Grade BX480 Insert Series

Tungaloy adds a line of positive style inserts to its BX480 insert series, a well-proven T-CBN grade for efficient turning of sintered powder metals and cast iron.

Products • May 2, 2019

TungMeister Series of Interchangeable Milling Heads

Tungaloy expands its TungMeister series of interchangeable milling head system, to include 4-flute cutter heads with high-feed capability.

Products • May 2, 2019

CeramicSpeedMill Facemills

Tungaloy introduces CeramicSpeedMill for efficient milling of heat-resistant superalloys (HRSAs).

Products • May 2, 2019

BallRoughNose Ballnose Endmills

BallRoughNose is the latest development in Tungaloy's indexable milling technology for efficient and reliable rough profiling of curved surfaces.

Products • May 2, 2019

Turning-A Series of OD Turning Holders

Tungaloy is expanding its Turning-A series of OD turning holders to include short length holders.