Machining

News • July 12, 2022

Clamping technology accelerates work at model builder’s shop

Long before a new car model hits the streets, you could already touch it at MT Technologies -– if everything were not so top secret. The model maker manufactures entire vehicles as a reference and test models made of aluminum for numerous OEMs.

Products • July 12, 2022

TCIG10 & TCIG12 inserts

Tungaloy has expanded its AddInternalCut groove turning tool series to include new TCIG12 inserts as well as additional TCIG10 inserts that allow a maximum groove width of 3.0 millimeters (.118 inches) in bores as small as 10.5 millimeter (.413 inch) diameter.

Products • July 12, 2022

Micro5 5-axis machining center

The compact Micro5 machining center, to be demonstrated by Chiron Group at IMTS 2022, booth 134542 in the Germany stand, is ideal for machining the smallest medical instruments and delicate parts for microprecision industry. The innovative machine is said to guarantee maximum precision for small, microtechnical workpieces such as medical, watchmaking, jewelry and small electronics. nn

Articles • July 11, 2022 • Alan Richter

Tackling the big stuff

A Chicago job shop uses skilled workers and proper equipment to machine large, heavy parts.

Products • July 9, 2022

D27 Milling Head

The FISCHER D27 milling head is specifically designed for the most powerful, as well as long-tooled, milling applications. With the high power and torque output, the D27 milling head still maintains its sleek symmetric outline while being dynamic and robust. To ensure accuracy and repeatability, the unit incorporates direct optical encoders, dual motors and dual clamps on the A-axis. The D27 milling head is intentionally designed to utilize the maximum power and torque capacity of our FISCHER 275mm spindles for the highest chip removal rate.

Products • July 7, 2022

NuMax ILock

Tangentially mounted inserts allow for smooth uniform chip formation at high feed rates. The patented end-station fully supports the insert for reliable operation and unobstructed chip evacuation. End station inserts are available from .031 to .250 corner radius with zero cutter body modifications.

Products • July 7, 2022

1:16 Tapered Solid Carbide End Mills

EMUGE-FRANKEN 1:16 Tapered Carbide End Mills work well in a full range of materials from aluminum, carbon steels, stainless steels, and exotic nickel alloys. They are made of a premium micro-grain carbide substrate with TIALN-T21 coating which resists heat, edge wear and chipping. Corner radii further prevent wear or chipping while prolonging tool life. Tools are four-fluted, feature standard US length and straight inch shank (h6), and are available in three sizes: 3/8", 1/2" and 3/4".

Products • July 7, 2022

SVM 5100L

DN Solutions (formerly Doosan Machine Tools) will introduce the SVM 5100L, the latest member of its family of vertical machining centers, at IMTS 2022 on September 12-17. The new machine is the big brother of the SVM 4100 and fits into the company's lineup between the DEM and the DNM series.

Products • July 7, 2022

Xtra·tec XT M5460

Walter has introduced the Xtra·tec® XT M5460, a new profile milling cutter that delivers maximum precision, tool life, and surface quality in precise machining of freeform surfaces and deep cavities.

Articles • July 5, 2022 • Jeffrey A. Badger, Ph.D.

Grinding with a taper

The Grinding Doc shares a technique that can reduce roughing times from eight hours to 45 minutes with no increased risk of burn

Articles • July 5, 2022 • William Leventon

Monitoring system lightens up

With its BLÚ LT modular system, Marposs scales down its high-end offering for applications requiring less complexity.n

News • July 5, 2022

Rollomatic appoints national sales manager

Rollomatic Inc. in Mundelein, Ill., has appointed Brian Twohey as national sales manager for the United States and Canada. He will also join the Group Management Team at Rollomatic/Strausak North America.