Milling

Products • February 7, 2017

Wohlhaupter’s MVS Modular Connection System

Allied Machine & Engineering announces the continued success of Wohlhaupter's MVS modular connection system. Part of the Multibore collection, the MVS connection is a flexible system designed primarily for drilling and boring, with application possibilities in tapping, endmilling and light shell milling.

Products • January 31, 2017

µV5 (micro V5) Micro Milling Machine

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Machine Tool Co. Ltd. has developed the "µV5" (micro V5) micro milling machine, the latest in its µV (micro V) series. The µV5 has a bigger working surface table and wider process stroke than the current µV1, allowing for high-efficiency machining with micrometer-level (1/1,000 mm) precision for large products or those that require fine milling using small diameter tools, such as molds for car optical components.

Products • January 26, 2017

ALU/NF CUT Carbide Burs

The comprehensive line of ALU/NF CUT carbide burs from PFERD reportedly brings new levels of machining performance particularly to aluminum applications. Aluminum has grown increasingly popular in industry because of its special properties, such as extreme durability, low weight, exceptional corrosion resistance and uncomplicated recycling. Processing the many different aluminum alloys, however, can be complex.

Products • January 26, 2017

Multifunctional Guide to Milling Technology

The POKOLM GUIDE app is a "smart access" to the mobile world of POKOLM Frästechnik GmbH & Co. KG. With just a single app, POKOLM offers a broad array of sophisticated functions for users of milling technology, with each of them being a useful tool in your daily work. Once it is installed, you have all important functions at your fingertips, even without connection to the Internet.

Products • January 20, 2017

INOCUT Cutting Data Calculator

In an age of smartphones, laptops and tablets, ordering tools online easily and conveniently is not witchcraft. High-performance apps have made the process simple enough for anyone to use. However, you have to go into greater detail to separate the wheat from the chaff, for example, identifying the right tool for a particular cutting application by using the cutting data calculator. Easy to understand, error-free, secure and fast are the key requirements. With INOCUT, tool manufacturer Inovatools has provided a high-performance application for this purpose.

News • January 18, 2017

Researchers improve machining, milling processes

Researchers at Missouri University of Science and Technology are helping manufacturers eliminate flaws introduced during the machining of large, costly components. In the February 2017 issue of the Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, the Missouri S&T researchers describe their approach and explain how it can improve the accuracy of the 5-axis machine tools used to make large parts.

Products • January 17, 2017

hyperMILL 2017.1 CAM System

OPEN MIND Technologies AG has released the latest version of its CAM system, hyperMILL 2017.1. Users now benefit from many new functions and optimization tools that make programming faster while reducing auxiliary processing times when carrying out machining jobs.

Products • January 9, 2017

Vulcan Compression Endmills

Kyocera's new Vulcan compression endmills are for routing composites. The Vulcan compression endmill is designed with up-cut and down-cut flutes to compress the composite material, preventing delamination.

Products • December 16, 2016

INTEGREX i-200S AM Hybrid Multitask Machine

Mazak continues to develop hybrid multitasking machine technology with the introduction of its new INTEGREX i-200S AM (additive manufacturing). With a multilaser deposition system, the machine provides both additive and subtractive capabilities.

Products • December 14, 2016

TriGrip Carbide Gripper Inserts and TriMax Vises

Fixtureworks has introduced its lineup of ultra-low profile TriGrip carbide gripper inserts and TriMax vises. TriGrip carbide gripper inserts are designed for ultralow profile 0.14 in. (3.5 mm) clamping with no dovetail workpiece preparation.

Products • December 13, 2016

DSM Series Heavy-Duty Duplex Milling Cutters

The DSM series of heavy-duty duplex milling machines from You Ji is engineered specifically for two-, four- or six-sided production squaring and chamfering of square and rectangular workpieces. Depending on the machine configuration chosen, end users can machine blocks as small as 0.750" x 0.750" (19.05 mm x 19.05 mm) and as large as 47" x 47" (1,175 mm x 1,175 mm) in maximum thicknesses ranging from 6" (150 mm with 10" cutter) to 16" (400 mm with 16.5" cutter).

Products • December 13, 2016

Wart MILLHOG Boiler Tube Beveling Tool

A pipe milling end prep tool for beveling water wall boiler tubes at biomass processing facilities in preparation for precision welding repairs is being introduced by Esco Tool. The Esco Wart MILLHOG is a boiler tube beveling machine that features a rigid ID clamping system and uses TiN-coated cutter blades to machine carbon steel or highly alloyed tubes without cutting fluids.