Turning

Products • July 14, 2022

TechniDrill TBTA-10-180

The TBTA-10-180 is a single spindle machine with 10 inches (254 mm) of trepanning diameter capacity and 180 inches (4,572 mm) of trepanning depth. It has the capability for both a rotating tool and a counter-rotating workpiece, both of which are driven by 100 HP motors.

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 • June 25, 2022

Beyond Evolution GUP-V insert

All Beyond Evolution insert styles feature the Triple-V Seating: Tight grip on the back (1) and top & bottom (2) provides maximum stability, especially when operating multidirectional turning and profiling.

Products • June 17, 2022

Hommel & Keller Quick Knurling and Marking Tools

Platinum Tooling, the importer and distributor of live tools, angle heads, marking tools, Swiss tools and multi-spindle tools manufactured by various global suppliers, is now the North American importer of the QUICK® knurling and marking tools from Hommel & Keller.

Articles • June 9, 2022

Integrating technology at a shop

Growing Massachusetts machine shop uses Datanomix software to maximize output of current facility.

Articles • June 1, 2022 • Alan Richter

Keep it clean and green

Chip handling systems provide "green" benefits to the profitability of a company and its environmental stewardship.n

Products • May 24, 2022

Cermet WEP10C Turning Insert

These indexable turning inserts are designed for applications where a soft cut and high precision is required. Long tool life is achieved through the WEP10C coated cermet grade with multilayer PVD TiCN TiAlN coating and extra fine cermet substrate grain. Walter's combination of edge preparation and grade also ensures dimensional stability. Primary applications include energy, automotive, and general metalworking.

Products • May 20, 2022

Sanicro 625 Bar

The bar material, which has an ASTM classification of Grade 1, is provided in the soft annealed and quenched condition in 3 to 7-meter lengths (9.84 feet – 22.96 feet) with an outer diameter of 3 to 9 inches (76.2 to 228.6 mm). OD tolerances are +/-0.8, according to ASTM B637.

Articles • April 24, 2022

Damping vibration for productivity

Shop seeks way to create a fine surface finish and reduce secondary polishing.

Products • April 5, 2022

348 Inserts

348 inserts added to stainless steel turning grade series of AH6225, AH6235, and T6215. AH6225 is a first-choice grade designed to provide excellent machining performance in general stainless steel turning operations, extending from continuous to light interrupted cuts. AH6235 is another PVD-coated grade that boasts exceptional fracture resistance. T6215 is a latest CVD-coated grade, designed to ensure superior cutting performance during high speed, continuous cuts of stainless steel.

Products • March 23, 2022

Mastercam 2023 Public Beta

Morph, Parallel, Along Curve, and Project Curve are no longer individual toolpaths in Mastercam 2023. Instead, the Unified toolpath allows access to these cut patterns when you add the appropriate curves. For example, to create a toolpath that morphs between two surfaces, select Unified from the Multiaxis toolpaths, and then set the Cut Pattern to two surfaces with the Morph style.

Articles • March 21, 2022

Accelerating assembly checks

Alignment laser system helps Hurco increase the accuracy and speed when inspecting and verifying machine tools