Turning

Products • September 18, 2019

QM-Height Series High-Performance Height Gauge

Mitutoyo America Corp. announces the release of the QM-Height series high-performance height gauge to its small tools line. The QM-Height is used to measure height, height difference (step), inside/outside widths, inside/outside diameters, circle pitch, free-form surface maximum/minimum heights and height difference by scanning measurement. It features an accuracy of ±(2.4+2.1L/600) μm, and a built-in pneumatic flotation system enables smooth movement over a surface plate.n

Products • September 7, 2019

ISO-EcoTurn Line of Turning Inserts

Tungaloy further expands its ISO-EcoTurn line of economical turning inserts, to include new geometries and nose radius size for precision finishing of steel.

Products • August 31, 2019

TetraMini-Cut Indexable Thread Turning Tool Series

Tungaloy is expanding its TetraMini-Cut, an indexable thread turning tool series with four-edged insert, to include full profile threading inserts for machining external threads in ISO metric thread standards.

Articles • August 28, 2019 • Robert Weinstein

Ceratizit SA hopes to change the turning process

Company's High Dynamic Turning and FreeTurn tools promise full range of motion.

Products • August 21, 2019

Shaft Collars and Couplings Finish in Custom Colors

Clamp-type shaft collars, couplings and mounting devices that can be finished in custom colors to exactly match commercial OEM and military MIL product specifications have been introduced by Stafford Manufacturing Corp.

Products • August 19, 2019

Tools for Swiss-Style Machining

Carmex Precision Tools Ltd. has made four additions to its family of tools for Swiss-style machining applications, including the multifunction G6 six-edge turning insert designed to fit a single holder and capable of high productivity in applications, including threading, grooving, parting, and back and front turning.

Articles • August 13, 2019 • Kip Hanson

Swiss-style CNC lathes gaining popularity

Machine shops enjoy additional opportunities with sliding headstock lathes.

Videos • July 31, 2019

Achieve Fast Stock Removal with P.B.S. Braze Bond Grinding Products

Abrasive Technology's P.B.S.® braze bond grinding products promote high diamond exposure with optimal coverage for aggressive tooling that lasts longer, cuts faster and runs cooler.

Videos • July 23, 2019

TurnTen-Feed | Efficiency and Economy in Medium-Heavy Turning

Components for the aerospace, power and heavy equipment sectors require high material removal rates and extended machining hours.

Products • July 19, 2019

hyperMILL 2019.2 CAD/CAM Software

OPEN MIND Technologies AG has introduced hyperMILL 2019.2, a new version of its advanced, comprehensive CAD/CAM software suite. The latest hyperMILL software has a range of new features including high-precision 3D finishing, 5-axis tangent machining, high-performance turning and new CAD-for-CAM technologies.n

Products • July 3, 2019

ISO Positive Turning Inserts in -01 Geometry

Tungaloy enhances its ISO positive turning inserts in "-01" geometry to include a 0.4 mm (0.0157") nose radius prepared in a minus tolerance specifically for precision finishing in Swiss turning applications. The new -01 geometry is designed to deliver consistent chip control at extremely light cutting depths of 0.5 mm (0.020") or smaller.

Products • July 3, 2019

DuoJust-Cut, TetraMini-Cut and TetraForce-Cut Grooving and Parting Tools

Tungaloy is expanding its DuoJust-Cut, TetraMini-Cut and TetraForce-Cut lines of indexable grooving and parting tools to enhance their flexibility and application ranges. Tungaloy's DuoJust-Cut, TetraMini-Cut and TetraForce-Cut are successful lines of grooving and parting tool series that feature an innovative insert clamping interface for secure mounting during challenging operations.