Special / Custom Cutting Tools

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.

An upgraded welding end prep tool for machining high temperature, high pressure pipe used on severe-duty offshore piping systems and shale pumping stations is being introduced by ESCO Tool.

EXSYS Tool Inc. says its PRECI-FLEX Compensating Clutch system for Okuma CNC turning centers enables users to "float" away misalignment between turret drive motors and toolholders, leading to smoother operation, better surface finishes and longer tool life.

Designed for use with Carmex Tiny Tools featuring 3, 4, 5, and 6mm diameters, the new Square Shank Holders have through-coolant capability.

EXSYS Tool Inc. has introduced the EPPINGER CAPTO base holder, referring to it as "the world's smallest CAPTO interface with the fastest tool changeover times for enhancing efficiency and productivity in CNC turning operations."

In the past, acquiring live tooling after a major machine purchase has usually required a substantial additional investment, one that was often out of reach for companies that already stretched the budget to acquire the best possible machine tool. In today's competitive marketplace (especially in the midst of a still sluggish economy) this additional investment can be far worse than uncomfortable: in fact it causes many companies to make decisions to procure tooling far less than complimentary to their new machine investment. That's why, for leaders focused on conserving costs and improving productivity, WTO's innovative new system can be a game-changer, according to the company. QuickFlex, an innovative flexible tooling system for driven toolholders, greatly minimizes the initial out-of-pocket tooling costs. Plus, it dramatically reduces tool change time and provides greater long term flexibility.

Sandvik Coromant introduces a parting off concept for deep grooves and long overhangs.

Sandvik Coromant's exchangeable-head (EH) system includes a wide assortment of solid carbide heads, indexable milling cutters, boring heads, integrated machine adaptors and different shanks.

ESAB's Global Center of Excellence for Gas Apparatus introduces a new line of manual Straight Cutting Torches (SCTs) as part of its new Elite Series of gas apparatus products.

Due to increased accuracy demands for angle encoders exceeding an inside diameter of 100mm, HEIDENHAIN has developed the EIB 1500 External Interface Box.

When it comes to tool holding, value is all about precision and reliability that will transmit to the finished part. Hardinge says its toolholder collets, bushings and tool holders are designed and engineered for quality and durability.

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