Machining

News • September 8, 2021

Gorilla Mill grows up with ANCA

Branding for Gorilla Mill, a manufacturer of carbide drills, endmills and cutting tools, is simian-themed, aggressive and fun, and it comes with the tagline "Weapons of Mass Production." The company has grown in employees, distributors and a diverse spread of customers. ANCA's CNC machines have played a large role in Gorilla Mill's progress.n

Products • September 8, 2021

G750 5-axis Universal Machining Center

The G750's unique machine concept includes a horizontal spindle position that permits the longest possible Z-travel path and optimum chip fall. The arrangement of the three linear axes offers maximum stability by minimizing the distance between the guides and the machining point (TCP). The G750's tunnel concept allows the largest possible component to be swiveled and machined within the work area without collision – even with extremely long tools. Three linear and two rotary axes permit 5-sided machining, as well as 5-axis simultaneous interpolation, with a swivel range of 230 degrees in the A-axis and 360 degrees in the B-axis.

Articles • September 4, 2021 • William Leventon

Reamer rundown

A little knowledge about key subjects goes a long way when shopping for a reaming tool.n

Articles • September 2, 2021 • William Leventon

Gunning for deep holes

The UNE series of gundrilling machines are a good fit for high-volume/low-mix or low-volume/high-mix manufacturing environments.

News • September 2, 2021

Seco names new president and CEO

Stefan Steenstrup has been appointed president and CEO of Seco Tools as of Oct. 1, 2021, succeeding Fredrik Vejgården who decided to leave Seco to start his own business.

Articles • September 1, 2021 • Christopher Tate

Getting defensive

Although challenging, working for a major defense contractor can benefit a career.

Products • September 1, 2021

Model SDF57 Arbor-Style Face Mill Holders

The Model SDF57 assembly has an outside diameter of 2.83" and allows users of 3" face mills to access up to 19.68" of reach, the longest tool assembly in the industry using standard components. Face milling components used in construction equipment, aerospace and oil/gas industries will see the most opportunity for this new tool holder with vibration dampening, where long reaches are common.

Products • August 28, 2021

Gearless Multi-Spindle Tapping Machine

The machine places 128 spindles precisely and very close to center. A unique gearless drive is key to making it happen, not only getting each spindle as close as possible, but ensuring rigid performance to avoid backlash. The result is high-quality threads with no lag or out of tolerance thread forms due to gear train play that can occur using a geared head.

News • August 27, 2021

Hot trends in cutting tools

Fast, flexible custom tooling, easy access to tool data through cloud technology and automation are some of the technologies driving tool production processes, according to a recent discussion between two industry executives.

News • August 25, 2021

Benefits of horizontal CNC machining

Changing a three-axis machining process from a vertical machining center (VMC) to a horizontal machining center (HMC) offers many benefits.

News • August 24, 2021

Cool the tool with efficient new cutting tool solutions

A tool manufacturer overcomes the challenges of excessive heat generation in the cutting zone.

Products • August 24, 2021

TC420 Supreme Thread Former

The TC420 Supreme includes one configuration with chamfer form E, (M5–M16) for blind-hole threads up to 3.5 × DN, which uses an innovative combination of chamfer form E with axial internal coolant and without lubrication grooves. This new combination also improves the lubrication and, at the same time, reduces the torque by up to 30% – with a corresponding extension of tool life.