Cutting Tools & Tooling

Products • August 19, 2019

Tools for Swiss-Style Machining

Carmex Precision Tools Ltd. has made four additions to its family of tools for Swiss-style machining applications, including the multifunction G6 six-edge turning insert designed to fit a single holder and capable of high productivity in applications, including threading, grooving, parting, and back and front turning.

Products • August 19, 2019

DoTwistBall Copy Milling Cutters

Tungaloy is expanding its DoTwistBall line of copy milling cutters to include additional diameters of shell mills. DoTwistBall is designed to ensure maximum machining reliability during complex 3D milling processes.

Products • August 15, 2019

TC620 Supreme Thread Milling Cutter

Walter has released the TC620 Supreme thread milling cutter, enabling threading that combines maximum productivity with superior process reliability. Its multiple-row concept with its lower cutting forces not only reduces machine time and wear, but also improves process reliability and handling, even with demanding materials.

Products • August 14, 2019

GH-45 Hydraulic Tapping Arm

FlexArm Inc. introduces the GH-45 hydraulic tapping arm with capacity to 1 1/2 inches in mild steel, allowing operators to quickly and consistently tap holes offline for greater overall productivity. This versatile, robust design has a reach from 20" to 78" and operates at variable speed from 110 to 500 rpm to deliver torque up to 325 ft./lbs.

Articles • August 7, 2019 • David Willens

Cylindrical die thread rolling is quick and economical

The process is suitable for making a variety of everyday products, achieving fast, economical production when metalcutting machining just doesn't cut it.

Articles • August 6, 2019 • Yesenia Duran

Instead of breaking a saw blade, break it in

'A blade that is not broken in will likely only last about an hour. A properly broke-in blade should last 100 to 150 hours.'

Videos • August 2, 2019

MC Molds: “We’re making chips in a matter of minutes.”

Jordan Wade, the machinist at MC Molds says the capabilities of 3D import "blows his mind" in regards to its ability to generate the program or the cutter path so easily when he just picks a surface.

Products • August 2, 2019

Single Point Thread Mill Line

Scientific Cutting Tools has expanded the Single Point Thread Mill (SPTM) line with new sizes and lengths. The additional sizes include #5 and 7/16 for UN standards as well as larger M3 and M11 sizes for metric. The new extra long (XL) lengths were created for deeper threads. It is available in both UN and metric. All tools are available uncoated or with AlTiN coating.

Videos • August 1, 2019

Manufacturing and machining rotary tools with VOLLMER: efficient and precise!

The VGrind 360, VOLLMER's latest tool grinding machine, is equipped with enhanced travel distances in order to machine carbide tools up to a diameter of 100 millimeters.

Products • August 1, 2019

DC160 X∙treme Evo Advance Solid-Carbide Universal Drill

The DC160 X∙treme Evo Advance solid-carbide universal drill from Walter, features exceptional positioning accuracy. This is achieved with its innovative new thinner web at the point; rapid guidance in the hole due to the advanced positioning of the margins; and high productivity in many different applications.

Videos • July 30, 2019

Mazak HQR-250MSY Multi-Tasking Turning Center

The Mazak HQR-250MSY Multi-Tasking turning center features a highly productive twin-spindle, twin-turret configuration for unequaled part processing opportunities and high-volume throughput.

Videos • July 29, 2019

New DoForce-Tri 07 Insert Maximizes Shoulder Milling Productivity

Tungaloy expands its DoForce-Tri line of square shoulder milling cutters to include a size 07 insert, with 6 cutting edges for precision milling and insert economy.