A random arrangement is all well and good when it comes to avant-garde music, but the random crystal growth direction found in conventional CVD alumina cutting tool coatings can create weak areas where cracks form, shortening tool life.
Advanced Machine & Engineering Co. introduces the OTT-JAKOB Position Monitoring System with the Electronic Analog Sensor, which allows you to monitor your drawbar for performance and wear.
ISCAR is introducing the SD-SP15, a new family of narrow slotting and groove milling cutters, featuring 1.25" diameter milling heads with 8 teeth in a width range of .125" — .250" for maximum depth of cut up to .315".
Sumitomo Electric Carbide Inc.'s new WGX Wave Mill Series, used for all facemilling applications, features excellent surface finish and eliminates burrs due to a unique insert chipbreaker design.