Milling

Profitability from machining a part is dependent on the machine type, cutting tool, cutting conditions and the interaction between them. ITA (ISCAR Tool Advisor) is a user-friendly, web-based tool selection software that is constructed upon a unique mathematical algorithm.

DMG/Mori Seiki's NTX2000 integrated mill turn center is a new model in the range of the X-class machines that have been designed to meet the needs of today's machine tool users. The NTX2000 is a compact integrated mill turn center with a maximum workpiece size of 660mm x 1,540mm.

December 2010 Machine Technology column in Cutting Tool Engineering observes the importance of the frequency of the sound in resolving chatter.

Emuge Corp. announced they offer new High Productivity Cutting (HPC) End Mills designed to address a broader range of applications.

Open Mind Technologies AG has released its new optimization strategy for stock roughing titled hyperMAXX.

Single Source Technologies now offers two additional models of NS Tool's MUGEN coated ball endmill series.

ATI Stellram introduces a new chevron-style milling cutter, the Stellram 5230VS12, designed specifically for machining titanium and other difficult to machine materials, such as nickel-based alloys ands cobalt-based alloys.

Niigata's new HN1000-S Horizontal Machining Center from SNK America Inc. is said to be capable of swinging a part up to 2,300mm (90.6") in diameter and 1,850mm (72.8") in height. The HN1000-S rapid traverse rate of 40m/min. (1,575ipm) allows for the reduction in non-cutting time.

Jabro routers from Seco Tools Inc. are for machining composite materials.

Machine Technology column for the October 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.

Tom Noble and Bill Fiorenza of Ingersoll Cutting Tools present "Plunge Milling: High Volume Roughing on Your Machine" as part of the Fast Track Seminar series hosted at the Cutting Tool Engineering booth during IMTS 2010.

ATI Stellram has introduced the 7792VXE16 high-feed shell mill cutter for machining titanium and nickel- and cobalt-base alloys.