HELIQMILL 390 Milling Tools
ISCAR introduces the ISCAR HELIQMILL 390 line, a new step of development of the insert with helical cutting edge.
Operation / Process
Milling
Genius Vise
OML's new Genius 5-axis vice from Lexair Inc. reportedly turns workholding concepts on their head with a unique design that maximizes clamp force at the top of the jaws by pulling them closed at the top with a collapsing lead screw, while holding the bottom of the jaws in place with an opposing force screw.
CoroMill 419
CoroMill 419 from Sandvik Coromant Co. is a new five-edge high-feed milling concept for roughing to semi-finishing, offering excellent performance in all material groups and with great possibilities for optimization.
Mikron HSM 20U LP
GF AgieCharmilles' Mikron HSM 20U LP (linear performance) milling machine is available in 3- and 5-axis versions and can produce parts via simultaneous 5-axis high-speed machining. The machine's 50,000-rpm, 11.4-hp Step-Tec spindle assists in imparting surface finishes as fine as 0.05µm R<sub>a</sub>. The machine has linear motors for the main machine axes and direct-drive motors for the B and C axes.
Rodeka and Rodeka 8 Inserts
Kennametal introduces the revolutionary new Rodeka series of inserts for indexable milling.
Jig Borer Refurbishment
Mitsui Seiki USA Inc. announces a new service: refurbishing older Mitsui Seiki high precision jig borers.
WIS10 and WWS20 Insert Grade
Walter USA LLC has introduced a new series of ceramic inserts directed at machining high-temp alloys such as Inconel, Waspalloy and Stellite.
Mowidec Spindle Centering System
The new Mowidec system carried by FLP Tooling Inc. centers spindles accurately within aµm.
HSM 200U MP Milling Machine
The new high-tech, high-speed MIKRON HSM 200U LP milling machine is available from GF AgieCharmilles.
Faster facemilling
END USER: Continental Motors Inc., (800) 718-3411, www.genuinecontinental.aero. CHALLENGE: Boost productivity when rough and finish milling cast aluminum crankcases. SOLUTION: PCD-tipped, cartridge-type facemills. SOLUTION PROVIDER: Ingersoll Cutting Tools, (866) 690-1859, www.ingersoll-imc.com
Tips for a manual milling machine
In my October column, I explained how the design of manual milling machines could be improved. This month, I share some tips for enhancing the operation of a manual mill.
Keyseat cutters
Whitney Tool Co. Inc.'s solidcarbide keyseat cutters are available in diameters from 1⁄8" to 1 ½". The cutters perform many slotting operations, such as circular interpolation in small-diameter holes. They reportedly are rigid and provide long life, often resulting in higher production rates when cutting difficult to machine materials.