Turning

Products • July 18, 2018

X-treme Jet External Thread Turning Toolholder

Designed for more effective coolant flow and improved chip control, Carmex's new X-treme Jet External thread turning toolholder provides two connecting options via an elbow fitting and top clamp to more precisely direct the coolant flow to the cutting edge, where it is most effective.

Products • July 17, 2018

AT9530 Coated Cermet Grade

Tungaloy is introducing a coated cermet grade, AT9530 for steel turning applications. The new AT9530 grade incorporates Tungaloy's unique multi-layered coating technology and special post-surface treatment PremiumTec. This combination provides superior resistance to wear and fracture for improved productivity in finishing of steel during high speed machining.

Products • July 17, 2018

TCB Series Counterboring Tools

Tungaloy's counterboring tools, TCB series, is now available with new tool diameters, ranging from 26 mm to 59 mm or 1.02" to 2.32", and inserts with the –CG style chipbreaker geometry.

Products • July 17, 2018

Premium Internal Bar – DPMT Series

Tungaloy is introducing Premium Internal Bar – DPMT series for efficient ID turning. This new ID turning tool series reduces cutting force by 10 percent compared with conventional tools, while promising end users with machining stability and superior surface finish quality.

Products • July 17, 2018

CC6220 and CC6230 Ceramic Grades

Sandvik Coromant, is introducing two new ceramic insert grades that are capable of performing high-speed, high-security turning operations on components made from demanding HRSA (heat-resistant superalloy) materials. The CC6220 and CC6230 ceramic grades are developed to machine demanding materials where whisker ceramics and SiAlONs fall short.

Products • July 13, 2018

WSM01-Grade Inserts

Walter has introduced WSM01, a premier grade for demanding machining applications. Coupled with Walter's new MS3 negative geometry, it produces burr-free results with high surface finish quality in the hardest materials.

News • July 3, 2018

Factors that influence vibration

Hearing chatter during an application is a telltale sign that productivity, surface finish and cutting tools are in jeopardy. The best way to combat vibrations is to know what the causes are. Follow these tips and tricks to minimize vibration tendencies in your turning operations.

Products • June 12, 2018

LND-65D-S3 11-Axis Mill-Turn Center

The LND-65D-S3 is an 11-axis mill-turn center that can often produce parts faster than conventional twin-spindle, multi-turret machines with up to five tools in the cut simultaneously. This machine has a bar capacity of 65mm (2.56"), maximum turning length of 475mm (18.7"), and employs independent 2-axis cross slides that can overlap each other and the turret.

Products • June 11, 2018

PCD Chipbreaker Type »3D-active«

LACH DIAMOND can look back on 20 years of experience in the development of PCD chipbreakers. The first CO-type patent was issued on January 26, 1999: A laser cut chip groove for PCD materials.

Products • June 6, 2018

SE Grooving and Part-off System

ARNO Werkzeuge USA. announces the SE grooving and part-off system. This cutting tool and insert system from ARNO USA is designed to optimize turning, grooving, parting-off and copy turning operations.

Products • May 24, 2018

Ironman and Ironman PS Heavy-Duty Grinders

Walter Surface Technologies has introduced two heavy-duty grinders: the Ironman and Ironman PS. Designed for strenuous, prolonged use, the Ironman and Ironman PS feature an ergonomic rat-tail design, perfect balance, 1,750 watts of power, 6-inch wheel capacity, a QUICK-R instant release function, and the Walter Stabilizer, which reduces vibration and extends the life and productivity of abrasives by up to 30 percent.

Articles • May 21, 2018 • Robert Weinstein

Innovative turning process for vertical lathes

Competition in the automotive industry is driving the need for higher-quality parts and lower manufacturing costs. All aspects are affected, including turning.