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4TEX Indexable Insert Drill
The new 4TEX drill from Allied Machine & Engineering is engineered to deliver optimal chip formation and evacuation and provide higher penetration rates than standard twist drills for light-duty machines. This indexable insert drill excels in applications with interrupted cuts or when drilling on angled surfaces.
G Series XRF Plating Measurement System
Bowman has debuted an addition to its suite of benchtop XRF plating measurement systems. Bowman's G Series XRF is a robust system that's suited for jewelry, connectors and other precious metal analysis. Because it quantifies zinc, zinc-nickel and other anti-corrosion coatings, it is also suitable for components such as fasteners.
TVS-35 Series Videoscope
Titan Tool Supply Inc. announces the introduction of its new TVS-35 Series Videoscope to provide remote visual inspection for aviation maintenance, casting and cavity inspection, diesel and gasoline engine repair, or locomotive and ship maintenance. The new quality control instrument features full 360° articulation using durable tungsten-braided sheathing that enables easy insertion and bending through complex environments, according to Titan Tool.
M5F90 Facemill
Designed for machining thin-walled aluminum automotive parts without burring, scratching or chipping, the patent-pending M5F90 facemilling cutter is being released by Sandvik Coromant. The two-in-one M5F90 cutter features an design that allows roughing and finishing in a single operation, delivering shorter and more efficient machining strategies.
Prototype to production: a case study
At ShopBot, we're understandably passionate about making things with CNC machines and about the power of digital fabrication tools. We're always looking for ways to help show what these amazing tools can do, and for items that are made with a ShopBot that showcase several of the processes that a ShopBot tool can handle.
Henninger Speed Increasers
Platinum Tooling, an importer of live tools, angle heads, marking tools, Swiss tools and multiple-spindle tools manufactured by various global suppliers, is now importing Henninger Speed Increasers for North America. The announcement was made by company president, Preben Hansen, at the company's headquarters in Prospect Heights, Illinois.
M4000 Milling Line Inserts for use in F2010 Program
Walter has expanded its milling program with additions that allow the universal, square system inserts of its versatile M4000 milling line to be used in its F2010 program, which is a milling family that utilizes a replaceable and adjustable cartridge.
UNILOCK Stabilizer System
The importance of stability across the metalworking industry cannot be overstated – it impacts everything from profitability to employee safety. BIG KAISER has developed the UNILOCK stabilizer system. This modular system provides lateral support for tall parts during machining, welding or assembly processes and allows for the transfer of loads down to the table or base.
A closer look at boring combustion parts
Cutting tool manufacturers have been responding to the market and providing creative, effective solutions for boring holes.
Industry 4.0: Advantages of edge computing
The industrial internet of things would work better if computing tasks came down from the cloud.
The ins and outs of machine tool spindle maintenance
A robust spindle maintenance plan helps avoid unexpected repair bills and days or even weeks of downtime.
Industrial parts cleaning faces challenges
Evolving market needs and technical demands transform parts cleaning.
