Cutting Tools & Tooling

The line of high-precision ball splines is ideal for high-speed operation in compact spaces such as laboratory automation or semiconductor pick-and-place assembly. They can automate functions that a human might otherwise perform, like opening the cover of a sample jar and pouring it in a test tube.

The cartridge replaces the traditional 5-piece consumable stackup with a perfectly aligned part that lasts longer and delivers extended high-definition cut quality. It makes consumable management and assembly much easier, and eliminates errors caused by incorrect handling or installation.

Like other SmartSYNC torches, these new torches automatically set the correct amperage, air pressure, and operating mode upon installation of the consumable cartridge and allow the operator to change the cartridge without returning to the power supply. The torches also come with Hypertherm's FastConnect™ feature to make switching between torches fast and easy.

The Star Cutter Company in Farmington Hills, Mich., has acquired a majority share of Samputensili Cutting Tools in Bentivoglio, Italy. The company has been incorporated into the Star SU brand, serving the European market as Star SU Europe S.r.l.

In a field study on an aluminum cylinder head, the application of the extended drill was able to achieve a tool life of 2,000 parts per drill when machining holes of 8 mm diameter at 5,000 RPM in the cut and a feed rate of 1200mm/minute.

Tungaloy has expanded its economical, double-sided negative insert line with the -28 chipbreaker. Featuring a pressed-in chipbreaker geometry with a large inclination angle on the sharp cutting edge, the -28 generates free cutting action with superior chip control.

The Star AR solution is designed for ease of use. Customers may either rent AR glasses from Star Cutter or purchase their own set. When an incident occurs, an AR session is initiated through a service request and the connection made via wireless technologies.

Milling heads mount to a variety of available shank lengths for even greater versatility, with short and long- reach capability for a variety of overhang lengths. Head changes only require a simple turn of a wrench, eliminating the need to remove the holder from the machine to change the cutter.

The drills are coolant-through, straight flute (G-drills), with emulsion or oil and coolant pressure of 145-580 PSI (10-40 bar). They are offered in cylindrical shank configuration and have a 120° point angle with tolerance of m7.

Jeff Paschall, regional sales manager for ZCC USA Inc., highlights the company's newest cutting tool products, including the EMP09 tangentially mounted cutter, the FMA17 45-degree cutter and more.

Joe Magee, Vargus USA's product manager for threading and thread milling, offers an overview of the company's newest products, including the Mach TT threading tools for lay down and thread milling.

Clive Komlenic, Mikron Tool's sales director, East, showcases the company' CrazyDrill Titanium PTC for pure titanium and the CrazyDrill Titanium ATC for alloyed titanium.