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Deburring Aluminum Crosshole with ORBITOOL
The ORBITOOL® deburring tool is designed for in-process deburring of crossholes. The flexible shank and protective ring enable a unique cutting action that automatically protects all critical surfaces, while selectively removing material only at the burred intersection edge.
A look into the manufacturing of polycrystalline diamond
Element Six's roots go back to 1946 as the industrial diamond division of DeBeers, and since 1959, has been focused to become the global leader in manufacturing synthetic diamond and superabrasive materials.
Tri-V Tool and Mazak
Tri-V Tool and Manufacturing Co. doesn't turn down work or shy away from challenging parts. To meet customer demands, they've added more-sophisticated and advanced horizontal machining centers, an automated pallet system and multi-tasking part processing from Mazak.
Feed the Speed with TungFeed-Blade
Tungaloy's TungFeed-Blade is an extremely rigid modular blade series for grooving and parting applications. TungFeed-Blade consists of a triangular CHGP style modular blade with three insert pockets which holds a CHTBR/L robust style tool block. Intended for high feed grooving and parting, the TungFeed-Blade system extends insert life, improves surface finish, and part straightness, while significantly reducing cycle time.
Versatile 5-Axis Grinder
Star Cutter's NXT 5-axis Tool Grinder is a versatile 5-axis CNC machine, features a small footprint and a large grind zone. The machine can run small and large diameter wheels and is designed in a modular fashion that offers quick adaptation to application requirements.
IMTS Partner Video with Autodesk’s Inventor HSM Express and SwiftCARB
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Part Present Work Support Training Video
Confirming that your parts are properly supported and ready for clamping has never been easier and more reliable. Be confident your part is safe and secure every time with Vektek's latest Part Present Sensing Work Support. To learn more, please enjoy this short instructional video.
Grinding Meets Erosion!
Two technologies, one machine: The new VOLLMER VHybrid 360 combines the strengths of an innovative grinding machine and a proven powerful erosion machine. Allowing you to switch between the two functions in no time! Efficient processing and powerful machining of carbide tools with diameters of up to 50 mm.
Star Cutter hires sales and applications engineer
Star Cutter Co. hired Josh Hubbard as a sales and applications engineer at its facility where the company builds 5-axis CNC tool grinding machines.
Makino, Mastercam, Helical Solutions achieve aggressive material removal rate
CNC Software Inc., Helical Solutions LLC and Makino Inc. — a software developer, cutting tool maker and machine builder, respectively — share the results of their joint R&D project that began with an email introducing a new high-efficiency six-flute endmill with a chipbreaker.
Robotics Results – RoboJob NV Turn-Assist 200i on a Haas Automation ST-20SS CNC machine
This video supplement to the Robotics Results column in the August 2021 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine demonstrates how one shop increased productivity 43% by introducing a RoboJob NV Turn-Assist 200i on a Haas Automation ST-20SS CNC machine. n
