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Workholding
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Global distributor adds lubrication and power quality solutions suppliers
RS, a trading brand of RS Group plc, a digitally enabled global distributor of product and service solutions for industrial customers, added two new suppliers to its expansive line card: Lincoln Industrial, an SKF brand, and MTE Corporation.
OptiLine Six-Flute End Mill
Engineered from the ground up, the OptiLine six-flute end mill features a premium substrate and advanced tool geometry. The end mill's asymmetrical variable helix and variable index flute configuration ensures enhanced stability during cutting operations and includes chip splitters designed for applications involving 2.5 x D cutting lengths. Refined cutting edges and CERATIZIT's Dragonskin coating technology improve chip control and reduce adhesion for longer tool life.n
iScanMagic Composite 3D Scanner, iScanLite 3D Blue Laser Line Scanner
Complete with API's iScan3D, iScanMagic and iScanLite represent the most complete scanning portfolio available today. They continue API's mission to offer state-of-the-art scanning solutions for every application need and budget. The entire iScan series is available for demonstration and purchase immediately.
MaxiMill – 211-DC
The MaxiMill – 211-DC has 60% longer tool life compared to tools with standard cooling. Further, despite the complexity of the coolant holes inside the tool body, the MaxiMill – 211-DC is compatible with standard adapters with through-coolant supply without requiring any standard coolant on the chip breaker.n
Walter acquires workholding specialist PDQ
Walter has acquired PDQ Workholding LLC (PDQ), Columbia City, IN, specialist in workholding fixtures and tooling for various industries, including automotive and general engineering.
Sandvik Coromant presenting ‘The Cutting Edge of Connectivity’ at IMTS 2024
Industry expert Jeff Rizzie looks at the future of machining with "sensorized" tooling in educational session at the 2024 International Manufacturing Technology Show
Rösler UK and Pratt and Whitney optimize part finishing
At the Christchurch Engine Centre in New Zealand, surfacing solutions expert Rösler UK has worked with Pratt & Whitney to improve their shot blasting process.
Version 24.05.01 of JETCAM Expert CAD/CAM Software
V24 is all about performance. The 64-bit Preview Release demonstrates a drastic increase in nesting efficiency for our High and Ultra Performance time-based nesting algorithms, delivering much more efficient nests over the same time as a 32-bit system. In addition to core performance changes that will benefit all users, there are new features that will aid specific groups of customers using, punch, laser, routing and knife cutting technologies.
Paradur Ti Plus and Prototex TiNi Plus Taps
The Paradur® Ti Plus taps are for threading blind holes with a geometry specially developed for machining titanium alloys with a tensile strength of at least 700 N/mm2 using emulsion instead of oil. The Prototex® TiNi Plus tap is effective for through-hole threading. Walter specially developed the geometry to thread titanium and nickel-based super alloys (ISO S material group) with a tensile strength of 700 N/mm2 or higher using emulsion.
8 x 12-inch Bench Lathe
The bench lathe meets the requirements of prototype shops, home machinists, jewelry manufacturing, tool rooms and fabrication and maintenance shops which need to turn small metal parts. Standard on the bench lathe are: 3-jaw lathe chuck, safety chuck and tool post guards, 4-way tool post, centers, chip tray and precision thrust and ball bearings in the head stock.
Technical society releases ‘sustainability opportunities’ report
The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers, a premier technical society serving the tribology and lubrication engineering business sector, has released its new free digital special report, Sustainability Opportunities for Tribology.
Travers Tool celebrates a ‘century of excellence’
Travers Tool Company, which has corporate headquarters in Flushing, New York, and distribution centers in South Carolina and California, is celebrating its 100-year anniversary this year.
