Cutting Tools & Tooling

Up to 28.5 inch jaw opening and 12,000 lbs. of clamping force makes Kurt's XL 8-inch vises ideal for the largest tool and die, molds and machining extra large parts in automotive, aerospace and oil drilling industries. Kurt XL vises also function well as a receiver for other workholding setups.

The EIV5 series from Millstar is revitalizing conventional practices for machine shops. With its combination of radial grind, variable helix, variable pitch and radius preparation, the EIV5 is a versatile endmill engineered for diverse machining applications.

RobbJack says its A1-303 series allows you to machine deeper parts, slots and walls in one pass, with minimal chatter and vibration. The A1-303 tool's chatter-reduction geometry is ideal for high-speed machining of aluminum and other nonferrous materials.

Dapra Corp.'s New EDGE2 double-sided DTB cutters and inserts feature twice the number of usable edges as single-sided button inserts for superior metal removal and value. These thick carbide inserts provide better heat and stress absorption, resulting in longer service life and increased strength, according to the company.

RobbJack's FM series with chatter-reduction geometry, tackles deep pockets, thin walls and other severe aluminum applications. These high-performance tools reduce or eliminate chatter and ledging, and in many cases, eliminate the need for secondary finishing operations.

The RobbJack says its DM/MDM series with new carbide and coating combination, eliminates or reduces the need for polishing, reduces wear by 909 percent, holds tighter tolerances and lasts 450 percent longer than comparable carbides and coatings designed for hard metal applications.

Alfa Tools introduces tungsten carbide-tipped hole cutters for cutting many different types of materials, including construction steel plate, stainless steel, iron, aluminum, copper, cast iron, fiberglass and plastics.

For best results in the machining of multiple material layers, cutting parameters must be applied for each different material. The new L-MAX, a portable drilling unit from SOMEX, a member of the SUHNER group of companies, can perform all of these functions in automatic mode.

Cline Tool, Newton, Iowa, recently added two new sales positions. Jeff Prothero has been named the regional manager and project engineer for Cline Tool's Southern Wisconsin/Northern Illinois branch. The company also appointed Brian Krebs as field application engineer at its Houston branch.

With trochoidal milling, significant improvements in terms of tool costs, clamping, processing times and load on the machine components can be achieved in many applications compared to conventional milling. For this milling technique, MAPAL has expanded its OptiMill product range by adding mills for the machining of titanium and high-alloy steels, as well as for hard machining.

Harrington Hoists Inc. offers the ED-V Mini electric chain hoist. It is a single-phase, single-speed hoist that features Smart Speed Technology, which allows users to change the factory set speed to a higher speed by making a simple adjustment inside the hoist when necessary.

Rushmore USA's solid-carbide endmills from Travers Tool Co. Inc. reportedly ensure better chip evacuation and higher metal-removal rates. Cutting Tool geometry is designed to prevent failures as a result of aluminum sticking to the cutting edge.