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Seco highlights end mill flexibility, stability and high performance
In this video, Seco Tools' new Jabro-Solid2 JS452 and 453 end mills demonstrate the flexibility, stability and high performance of the JS450 series of solid carbide tools. The latest JS450 series cutters were released in late 2013 and offer excellent cutting performance for aluminum.
Mil-Tec High Feed cutter ideal for 40-taper CNCs
Mil-Tec's High Feed cutter has positive geometry and uses ground carbide inserts that make it ideal for 40-taper CNCs. Using standard NP geometry, the HFC High Feed has high value and is said to be perfect for job shops.
Knight Carbide Video Case Study: MK Dog Cutter
Knight Carbide presents a brief case study via this video that details the use of its MK Dog Cutter to machine slots into a transmission dog gear made of 9310 Stainles Steel.
Vertical Axis Crusher turns scrap into shovel-grade chips
PRAB Product Manager Jack Huver demonstrates the engineering power of the Vertical Axis Crusher as it quickly and efficiently preconditions metal scrap into smaller, more manageable chips in this brief online video.
Precision modular boring ‘when it has to be right the first time’
Parlec is creating new standards for the precision boring industry. Manufactured in America, the Parlec modular boring line offers a full range of capabilities, a modular design and unmatched repeatable precision.
Reshaping the world of precision grinding
Norton Abrasives video focuses on Norton Vitrium3, which has been engineered for maximum performance and cost savings in precision grinding.
Abrasive Technology innovation showcase
The Abrasive Technology culture is built around finding creative ways to solve problems for our customers, mostly with diamond and CBN grinding wheels and tools.
Eriez releases Metal Loss Monitor
The new Metal Loss Monitor (MLM) from Erie, Pa.-based separation technology provider Eriez enables operators to determine the quantities of valuable metals that are passing through their scrap yards unrecovered. It accomplishes this by continually scanning the residue stream for metal that has escaped the process, according to the company.
NIMS announces record number of certifications
The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS), Fairfax, Va., announced that it awarded a record number of credentials last year to individuals seeking to enter into or advance in jobs in the metalworking industry. In 2013, NIMS issued 13,888 industry-recognized credentials, representing a 58.8 percent increase from 2012.
Why good live centers go bad
Regardless of a live center's brand, its quality is acceptable or the center manufacturer wouldn't be in business. In addition, most center designers have kept pace with today's high-horsepower machines, aggressive machining parameters and high-pressure coolant applications to avoid limiting the accuracy and service life of a live center.
Building a capable manufacturing process
Shop Technology Columnist Christopher Tate discusses capability studies of the manufacturing process in the February 2014 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.
More tips for operating a CNC lathe
Shop Operations Columnist Tom Lipton offers additional tips for operating a CNC lathe in the February 2014 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.
