Machining

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.

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.

The QC16 line offers toolholders with 16x16 mm square shanks and the matching modular cutting heads.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

The horizontal arrangement of the tool pockets greatly improves machinist safety. Traditional tool racks and carts keep tools in a vertical position with the cutter tip pointing up. This creates a risk of injury for operators when they need to reach over sharp edges to access other tools in the middle or back of the cart.

The proud and once-booming trade of toolmaking has been challenged to find its place in a new century. Here's how one mold and die shop is using machine tool technology to invest in the future of its employees and grow its business.

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

Here are three tips for when you don't have enough time to tool up a new machine or job.