Cutting Tools & Tooling

Scott Walrath showcases the OptiLine series of End Mills, offering four, five, six, and seven flute configurations tailored for diverse machining applications. These tools are available in sizes ranging from 0.005 inches to 2 inches, providing exceptional versatility and precision. Kenny Green introduces the MaxiMill 211 DC, an innovative 3D-printed coolant-through cutter designed to enhance cooling efficiency. Ideal for machining high-temperature alloys, titanium, and nickel, the MaxiMill 211 DC ensures superior performance in demanding applications.

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Mike Coffey, a field service engineer at Rush Machinery, showcases the RushCut, a PLC-controlled machine designed for efficient cutoffs. It features adjustable clamping, customizable work holding, and a direct coolant system for enhanced performance. The user-friendly touchscreen allows for easy programming, while safety features prevent operation with the door open. Coffey also presents the end profile grinder, emphasizing its programmable functions and convenient loading options.

Bearing seats must be straight, round, sized correctly and have the proper surface finish. Without these characteristics, you risk premature failure.

Dormer Pramet has unveiled a redefined brand identity that the company said marks the beginning of a new era for the company.

Martin Dillaman, global manager at Greenleaf Corp., presents innovative tooling solutions for hardened steel. Key highlights include the WG-600 ceramic insert, designed for high-speed, coolant-free operations, and the versatile Excelerator milling tools. Live demonstrations underscore the efficiency of ceramic inserts, cutting process times from 30 minutes to mere seconds — a game-changer for applications in the oil and gas sector.

The tool's shape is a dead giveaway. The tooling, which resembles a Christmas tree, is often used for finishing blade root grooves and blade roots of turbines, is alternatively known as a fir-tree design, or a pine-tree, or now, a Pagode Tree Cutter developed by cutting tool solutions provider EMUGE-FRANKEN.

Burton Mill Solutions has acquired Oregon Industrial. Burton will be able to supply metal cutting bands that meet factory specifications for tough metals and abrasive surfaces.

Tungaloy-NTK Chief Technical Officer Kedar Bhagath shares insights on the company's advancements in turning technology, including its AddMultiTurn six-corner inserts for front turning, back turning, profiling and face turning. He next highlights the company's new grooving product, the AddForceCut, which features a self-clamping design. Bhagath also discussed the company's miniature cutting technology, ceramics innovations, drilling solutions like its DrillMeister product, and advancements in the company's milling technology, with a focus on high-feed solutions and unique clamping mechanisms.

Emuge-Franken USA, a manufacturer of high-performance taps, thread mills, drills, end mills, clamping devices and other rotary tools, has appointed Mike Patterson as national sales manager for the U.S. and Canada.

Join Aaron Remsing, Sales Manager at Star Cutter Group, as he presents the brand new FLX at IMTS 2024. The FLX is a versatile five-axis tool and cutter grinder designed for high-volume production of one-inch diameter tools up to eight inches in length. Discover the machine's two spindle options, including a 15-kilowatt, 20-horsepower spindle for end mill and drill manufacturing, and explore its advanced automation package.

Join William Fiorenza from Ingersoll Cutting Tools at IMTS as he introduces some exciting new products. In this video, William highlights the CFE, a silicon nitride high-feed ceramic tool launched in 2021. Discover the latest innovations in cutting tools and how they can enhance your machining operations.