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WEPBA14-125 and WEPBA14-150 Quick Grinders
Metabo Corp. introduces two new angle grinders that are designed to stop wheel rotation in two seconds or less when the Deadman safety switch is released, greatly reducing the likelihood of injuries.
Variaxis i-700 VMC
The new VARIAXIS i-700 from Mazak is a simultaneous 5-axis Multi-Tasking Vertical Machining Center that, in single setups, can efficiently process long workpieces as well as those requiring precision-machined complex profiled surfaces.
Model HS84GT-R24 Furnace
Lucifer Furnaces recently delivered a model HS84GT-R24dual chamber heat treating furnace for use with inert atmosphere to Standard Alloys, Port Arthur, Texas.
HSK-A 125 Tooling System
BIG Kaisers HSK-A125 tooling system, for machines such as Makino's T2 and T4 models, is reportedly capable of tackling large-scale titanium and other workpieces on massive tables.
Bass Taps
KOMET Group is expanding its portfolio of threading tools with the addition of the BASS line of high-speed steel machine taps and roll form taps.
Tsudakoma RTT-111,CA Workholding System
Tsudakoma's RTT-111,CA, distributed through KOMA Precision Inc., is a high speed, drop trunnion, tilting rotary table that is engineered with workholding flexibility in mind.
Custom inserts
Knight Carbide recently issued this animated case study involving the production of a custom part radius for a hollow mill operation.
New grades introduced for Beyond inserts
New Beyond grades from Kennametal are delivering higher productivity for turning tough alloys, both in higher speeds and feeds (faster turnaround time) and longer tool life (more parts per tool).
HELIDO S890 Facemills
Iscar Metals' HELIDO S890 FSN is a new family of right-hand indexable face mills with an 88°Cutting edge angle (2 degree lead) with 8 helical cutting edges, which can be used for up to 9mm depth of cut.
GoldFlex
Ingersoll Cutting Tools offers Gold-Flex, the new product line that features a 4-edged insert for multifunctional operations.
Solid-Carbide Reamers
When you build something as massive as planes, maintaining production timelines is critical. One delay can set the entire project back months. And every project faces one sooner or later. When the timeline and the success of a project pivot on custom tools, the spotlight is on the supplier.
F2000 Machining Center
The versatile Heller F series HMCs for 5-axis simultaneous machining comes with three high performance spindle options for different cutting conditions and part configurations.
