Machining

Products • February 4, 2023

MD340 Supreme and MD344 Supreme

The MD344 Supreme and the MD340 Supreme three-flute versions both feature a 38° helix, while the MD340 Supreme four-flute has a 39°/41° variable helix, the MD340 five-flute version features a differential or unequal pitch.

Products • February 3, 2023

M936 POW-R-FEED End Mills

The M936 maximizes the output of machines most customers use, explained Steve Avers, IMCO's Technical Support Manager. With conventional low-horsepower machines, this free cutting action means the M936 cutter can run to the machine's upper capacity limits.

Products • February 2, 2023

MaxiMill 273 Shell Face Milling Cutter

The MaxiMill 273 combines all the advantages of positive and negative inserts in one cutter that boosts stability and cost-effectiveness while reducing vibration for superior surface finishes. With an approach angle of 44.6o and a maximum feed rate of 2 mm/rev., the MaxiMill 273's high insert thicknesses and strong obtuse corner angles improve stability and contribute to excellent system reliability.

Products • February 2, 2023

AccuThread T3 Thread Mill Line

The AccuThread T3 is now available in larger UN and ISO sizes up to 1"-8 and M24x3.0. Machine coding for the new sizes is included in Insta-Code, Allied Machine's online thread mill program generator.

Articles • February 1, 2023 • William Leventon

Swiss-style machine line expands

Mazak Corp.'s Syncrex series now includes 16 models and four machine sizes.

Products • February 1, 2023

ModuMini-Turn Q16 Line

The QC16 line offers toolholders with 16x16 mm square shanks and the matching modular cutting heads. The new line features an enhanced coupling that is capable of sustaining high cutting edge repeatability and tool rigidity when used for applications generating greater cutting loads that conventional QC12 line was not able to provide reliability with

Products • February 1, 2023

PunchDrill

PunchDrill features patent-pending geometry with an innovative chip breaker which produces short chips to control machining forces. The new drill also has newly developed surface treatments and a hard diamond-like coating specially designed for this application to provide reliable chip removal and increased process reliability. When high-speed PunchDrill is used at the recommended feed and speed, axial force is reduced by half.

News • January 31, 2023

Video: ANCA explains the importance of a solid base

What do tool and cutter grinders and buildings have in common? The importance of having a solid foundation.

Products • January 28, 2023

Modular Cutting Heads and Inserts

DoMultiRec multifunctional milling cutter with center cutting capability enables a single tool to perform multiple milling operations, including shouldering, pocketing, and drilling. The DoMultiRec inserts to ensure strong and sharp cutting edges during various milling and drilling operations.

Products • January 24, 2023

AH8015 Grade Threading Inserts

A PVD-coated cemented carbide grade, AH8015 features an extremely hard high-aluminum content multilayer coating that is combined with a tough dedicated carbide substrate. The grade provides the insert with a well-balanced wear and chipping resistance.

Articles • January 23, 2023

Boosting supply chain resilience

Institutions and industry leaders partner to make targeted supply chain improvements using robotic and automation solutions.

News • January 20, 2023

Mikron leader steps down from management role

After 24 years at the forefront of Mikron Tool, Markus Schnyder is retiring from his post but will still be available to the company in a consulting function. In October, Schnyder, head of the Swiss tool specialist, handed over management of the company to Elio Lupica.