Machining

Metabo Corp. introduces two new angle grinders that are designed to stop wheel rotation in two seconds or less when the Deadman safety switch is released, greatly reducing the likelihood of injuries.

Ingersoll Cutting Tools offers Gold-Flex, the new product line that features a 4-edged insert for multifunctional operations.

The versatile Heller F series HMCs for 5-axis simultaneous machining comes with three high performance spindle options for different cutting conditions and part configurations.

Walter USA LLC announces the expansion of its Xtra-tec F4045 milling cutter line with a new cutter designed with a medium pitch for use on lower horsepower machines and for difficult to fixture workpieces.

To thread a hole and countersink it in one operation, Walter USA LLC, Waukesha, Wis., (www.walter-tools.com/us) introduced a new version of the Prototyp TMC thread mill with a 90° countersink. "A lot of times it's cost-prohibitive to order a step drill, for example, or have a separate countersinking operation," said Mark Hemmerling, Walter's director of marketing.

Dr. Jeffrey Badger, the host of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine's Grinding Doc Video Series, offers some personal preferences in regard to grinding books and literature that could prove useful on the shop floor. Watch the 27th episode of the video series now.

In the olden days, riggers were the guys on the ground placing slings and chains around the object to be moved while the crane operator waited for their signals to begin lifting. Today, rigging in a small shop falls to the guys standing closest to the equipment when something needs to be moved.

Measuring or modeling the natural frequencies and mode shapes is a useful step in avoiding or eliminating vibration problems.

A hydraulic expansion toolholder that can be adjusted to have zero runout accuracy.

A wirelessly powered machining sensor system.

Manufacturers are using unattended horizontal machining cells to improve productivity and quality.

Multiple-operation cylindrical grinding machines enable shops to complete parts in a single setup.