Turning

J.W. Winco Inc. offers GN 319.2 phenolic plastic revolving ball knobs, long shoulder type, tapped, in inch and metric sizes.

According to a recent study by Roland-Berger, the automotive supplier industry will grow at a rate of approximately 6 percent in the next two years with competition intensifying. To gain an advantage, manufacturers must take a close look at the profitability of production sites. Component production must become faster, deliver high precision and show a greater degree of economic viability. EMAG's production solution is the VT 4-4 vertical lathe that delivers top efficiency levels in large-volume gearbox production.

A tool clamp that permits optimal coolant delivery on Swiss-style machines.

Adaptive control helps CNC machines produce more parts.

Toshiba Machine Co., America offers the newest addition to its TUE Series of vertical boring and turning mills: the TUE-100.

In its on-going effort to offer cutting tools designed to simplify manufacturing processes, Nexus Cutting Tools unveiled the newest addition to its line of high-performance turning inserts, Magia LT1000.

Walter has introduced Tiger-tec Silver HU6, a round insert with a new geometry, specifically developed for medium and heavy-duty roughing of solid railroad wheels and other forged parts.

With a focus on machining large parts in multifunctional mill/turn machines, QualTech Industries quickly attracted customers after opening 4 years ago in Kings Mountain, N.C.

Iscar Metals is introducing new small-sized cost saving inserts. In many turning applications, machinists tend to use larger inserts than are actually required for the machining parameters being applied. To fill the need, Iscar is introducing a wide range of ISOTURN small sized inserts, which provide an economical advantage regarding cost per cutting edge.

FLP Tooling distributes the newly launched Applitec ZX10 and ZXT10 700 Series inserts, which reportedly provide greatly increased chip control with specialized chip breakers.

New Beyond MR (medium roughing) inserts from Kennametal a synergy of geometry and grade, with smooth cutting action and higher wear resistance among the results.

The latest addition to the Carmex Type B line includes a variety of 11mm inserts for internal thread turning and chamfering operations.