Turning

Milling operations that benefit from chip thinning have become common, now it's turning's time.

With easier programming and simpler tooling, Lathes are, for the most, part robot-ready

Get with the Program: Manufacturer turns to Vericut in hopes of avoiding "one big crash"

Tungaloy is expanding its MiniForce-Turn, an economical turning tool series, to include the -JS style chipbreaker insert promising efficient chip control and machining stability.

Kyocera Precision Tools introduces the new line of polygon taper shank holders for high-rigidity and high-precision machining.

T9215 CVD grade provides unparalleled wear and fracture resistance for turning ISO P15 materials.

TungCut has a wide selection of inserts and toolholders applicable for all grooving operations. Its innovative, rigid clamping system offers stable and long tool life.

Kyocera Precision Tools has expanded the popular CA025P CVD-coated carbide series for steel turning to include all new positive insert styles. The next-generation CA025P series features multilayer CVD coatings with a layer using a thick film of aluminum oxide (Al2O3) for excellent heat resistance.

Shops that struggle to manage metalworking chips and optimize tool life in extreme turning applications will benefit from the new Seco -R3 and -RR93 insert geometries. As part of the RCMX and RCMT range of turning inserts, the new geometries make easy work of such challenging applications as turning railway car wheels.

A line of OEM compatible replacement CO2 laser optics that come in several configurations for cutting and etching metal, plastic or wood signs is available from Laser Research Optics.

Look Ahead: The Self-Tuning Mass Damper from MAQ and its adaptable polymers help curb machine inefficiencies

The challenges in the automotive industry are growing—and fast. Take transmissions for instance: Existing systems such as automatic torque converters and dual-clutch transmissions are constantly being enhanced. These are being supplemented by unique hybrid drives and assistance systems, which increase the complexity of the overall system. In this context, the main goal of quality managers is "zero fault tolerance," now more than ever. Each component must flawless when they leave the production area - and at the lowest possible unit costs. With its new VL 1 TWIN, EMAG shows how a highly specialized machinery manufacturer is able to master the challenge.