Quick-change act
Camcraft added a flexible manufacturing system to enhance the spindle utilization of its horizontal machining centers.
Operation / Process
Machining
Providence Texture: A case study in laser machining
Providence Texture LLC, Smithfield, Rhode Island, is a shop leading the way and showing how much femtosecond lasers can do. Femtosecond laser technology represents a new frontier in moldmaking.
Van-TG Lower Roller Nest Conversion Kit
MC Machinery has introduced the Van-TG Lower Roller Nest Conversion Kit. With this kit, users can quickly upgrade their Mitsubishi EDM FA series machine(s) lower roller housing to the new Van-TG replaceable nest developed for Mitsubishi's latest MV series EDMs.
Machining large
One of the best parts of my job is visiting factories where metal parts are machined. In connection with the feature article I wrote for our April issue about machining large parts, I traveled to Romulus, Michigan, and visited Lincoln Park Boring Co.
NuSol 21 MW Metalworking Fluid
Chemtool Inc. announces NuSol 21 MW. The new metalworking fluid incorporates a proprietary process that promotes high productivity and minimal downtime for the user. NuSol 21 MW is a suitable replacement for general-purpose synthetic and semisynthetic metalworking fluids in machining and grinding applications and in central systems.
Lubricut 4284 Synethic Coolant
Chemtool Inc. announces Lubricut 4284, the newest in its line of high-performance metalworking fluids. Lubricut 4284 is a synthetic coolant, specially formulated for machining and grinding aluminum (and other ferrous and nonferrous alloys).
Turbine End Mills
Emuge Corp. has introduced an advanced line of endmills featuring unique geometry designed specifically for the high-performance machining of turbine and bladed components. New Emuge Turbine End Mills offer unprecedented cycle time reductions and long tool life in challenging forms and materials, including titanium, nickel alloys, aluminum alloys and more.
JS Style Chipbreaker Insert
Tungaloy is expanding its MiniForce-Turn, an economical turning tool series, to include the -JS style chipbreaker insert promising efficient chip control and machining stability.
Double Quattromill14 Facemilling Cutter
Shops with lower horsepower machines can maximize their facemilling operations with the new Seco Tools Double Quattromill14 facemilling cutter. For cost effectiveness and increased depths of cut in roughing, semifinishing and finishing, the cutter uses double-sided inserts with eight cutting edges and represents a smaller version of the company's Double Quattromill 22 cutter, which targets those machines with higher horsepower and torque.
KPC-Series Polygon Taper Shank Holders
Kyocera Precision Tools introduces the new line of polygon taper shank holders for high-rigidity and high-precision machining.
Entrust Manufacturing Technologies Inc. launches OEM production division
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. – Entrust Manufacturing Technologies, Inc. has announced the launch of Vortakt, a new component manufacturing division specializing in OEM partnerships for gundrilling applications.
LMT Onsrud LP hires Rex Trammell
Waukegan, IL – LMT Tools is announcing that Rex Trammell has joined LMT Tools as the new Field Sales and Application Specialist covering the state of Tennessee along with the Gulf Coast area.