Bass Taps
KOMET Group is expanding its portfolio of threading tools with the addition of the BASS line of high-speed steel machine taps and roll form taps.
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Value Vision System
Focusing on economy, MultiCam Inc. introduces the manual Value Vision system for low-volume digital finishing without the cost of registration equipment designed for major industrial users.
Seeking grinding literature
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.
Rigging and lifting safely: Turning Performance
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.
Using mode shapes to overcome vibration
Measuring or modeling the natural frequencies and mode shapes is a useful step in avoiding or eliminating vibration problems.
Stirring runout to zero: General Industry Coverage
A hydraulic expansion toolholder that can be adjusted to have zero runout accuracy.
Look, no batteries: General Industry Coverage
A wirelessly powered machining sensor system.
Horizontal Autopilot: General Industry Coverage
Manufacturers are using unattended horizontal machining cells to improve productivity and quality.
Two (or More) for One
Multiple-operation cylindrical grinding machines enable shops to complete parts in a single setup.
Thread milling tops tapping
END USER: Thortex Inc., (503) 654-5726, www.thortexinc.com. CHALLENGE: Maximize tool life and reliability when threading cobalt chrome. SOLUTION: Replace solid-carbide taps with high-performance thread mills. SOLUTION PROVIDER: OSG Tap & Die Inc., (800) 837-2223, www.osgtool.com.
General-purpose tool shines on tough job
END USER: Kline Oilfield Equipment Inc., (918) 445-0588, www.klinetools.com. CHALLENGE: Reduce cycle time and extend tool life when machining 718 Inconel. SOLUTION: An AlTiN-coated, general-purpose endmill and CAM software that generates efficient toolpaths. SOLUTION PROVIDERS: IMCO Carbide Tool Inc., (800) 765-4626, www.imcousa.com; SolidCAM Inc., (866) 975-1115, www.solidcam.com.
Vision 51R Control
ESAB Cutting Systems introduces the Vision 51R Control for retrofit onto cutting gantries.
