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Insert Geometry
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Dream Drills Pro Cutting Tools
Products September 2, 2020
Dream Drills Pro Cutting Tools
Dream Drills Pro tools are made with micrograin carbide for exceptional core strength and longer tool life. They also feature YG-1's unique, wave-shaped cutting edge to reduce cutting forces, and an advanced, wide-flute design optimized for faster, reliable chip evacuation. A self-centering 140° point angle reduces torque and extends tool life. n
SURFCAM Traditional 2021
Products September 2, 2020
SURFCAM Traditional 2021
SURFCAM Traditional is designed to provide manufacturers with robust, flexible, and easy-to-use programming capabilities for 2-5-axis machining, in addition to turning and wire-EDM programming functions. NCSIMUL machining-simulation software can be used in conjunction with a wide range of CAM systems to verify and optimize toolpath, quickly switch NC programs between machine tools, and simulate machining operations. n
T-A Pro Drilling System
Products September 1, 2020
T-A Pro Drilling System
The T-A Pro drill combines material-specific insert geometries, a redesigned drill body and a proprietary coolant-through system to allow penetration rates which run at speeds nearly 30% faster than other high performance drills on the market. Coolant outlets are designed to direct maximum flow to the cutting edge providing quick heat extraction where it is most critical - even at significantly higher speeds.
Tool Monitoring Adaptive Control System, TMAC Version 3.0.
Products September 1, 2020
Tool Monitoring Adaptive Control System, TMAC Version 3.0.
TMAC 3.0 has been completely redesigned with an intuitive streamlined user-interface that offers numerous configurations for viewing tool monitoring and sensor data. The TMAC system processor now houses its own web server, making the HMI (human-machine interface) browser-based, which enables real-time monitoring from any network connected device. Users (with assigned permissions) have live access to all TMAC systems on a shop floor from a single browser.
Precision Force 5-Axis MaxLock Vise Lineup
Products September 1, 2020
Precision Force 5-Axis MaxLock Vise Lineup
Kurt's PF 420, PF 440 and PF 460 vises come with standard 4-inch jaw width and jaw openings ranging from 2.625" to 6.625" making them the perfect vise for any customer's workholding applications. PF-series vises replace the previous Kurt HP models and feature the patented AngLock® design to minimize jaw lift and deflection. The proven AngLock® design naturally pushes the vise jaws down and forward allowing much greater surface contact on parts—maximizing holding strength with less clamp force.n
HiTech Rotary-Dress Diamond Dressing Rolls
Products September 1, 2020
HiTech Rotary-Dress Diamond Dressing Rolls
Rotary-dress diamond dressing rolls feature highest repetition accuracy at lowest dressing costs. Recommended for high-precision components such as bearing tracks, valves, gear wheels, turbine blades or turbochargers. Precision diamond dressing rolls HiTech rotary-dress are manufactured in the following versions, depending on the machining task.
CRYSTA-Apex V Series
Products September 1, 2020
CRYSTA-Apex V Series
Features a maximum measuring speed significantly faster than competitive CNCs. The combination of high speed and high acceleration dramatically reduces measuring time and cost. Users can set measuring paths for high speed scanning, 3D and active scanning of complex workpieces.
UP! Video Chat
Products August 28, 2020
UP! Video Chat
UP! Video Chat helps refine the estimating process through the enhancement of a virtual visit. Imagine being able to take your phone or tablet and actually show a service provider the problem in real-time as you review repair options. With its ability to seamlessly switch from a horizontal to a vertical view, a requester can get into the machine and move around to get the view the service provider needs to begin to diagnose the issue. Through UP! Video Chat, the diagnosis and repair can often begin virtually and the service provider can develop a more accurate estimate in terms of both cost and time to repair.
Optical µCMM machine hits the road
News August 25, 2020
Optical µCMM machine hits the road
From September to November, optical measurement supplier Bruker Alicona is hosting a U.S. roadshow. In more than 20 cities, exclusive demos of their optical metrology equipment will be organized under consideration of COVID regulations.
HALCON 20.11 Software
Products August 22, 2020
HALCON 20.11 Software
HALCON 20.11 will be released simultaneously for both the Steady and Progress editions. As a result, HALCON Steady customers can now access the many new features available in the last three Progress releases, including anomaly detection, the generic box finder, and optimized identification technologies.
J Series Line of VMC Jigs
Products August 22, 2020
J Series Line of VMC Jigs
The line provides positioning accuracy and repeatability of +/- 1µm. A thermal compensation system employs sensors on the machine faceplate and inside the spindle to minimize the effects of temperature changes on part accuracy and cut temperature-generated displacement by 60 percent. This system also reduces Z-axis thermal growth and deflection by 30 percent. Cooling systems for slide way lubrication and ball screw cores stabilize axis feed precision.n
Customized TCH-550 Model 550°F Truck Oven
Products August 22, 2020
Customized TCH-550 Model 550°F Truck Oven
This Grieve truck oven has 6" insulated walls, an aluminized steel interior and aluminized steel exterior with enael finish. Features include a purge timer, two-position dampers on fresh air inlet and exhaust outlet and a 1200 lb. capacity stainless steel loading truck. Additional features include a 325 CFM powered forced exhauster with an airflow safety switch. The oven includes all safety equipment required by NFPA Standard 86, IRI, FM and OSHA.

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