CUTTING TOOLS

Cutting Tools

Kennametal Indexable Milling Grades for Cast Iron Alloys

The company says the new grades offer higher wear resistance and longer tool life, increasing productivity in cast iron and compacted graphite cast iron machining.

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Data Matrix Codes Offer Cutting Tool Traceability

A company’s quest to discover errors in a manufacturing process has led to printing data matrix codes on its cutting tools that provide a wealth of information for both the user and this cutting tool manufacturer.

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Sumitomo's Grooving Inserts Bypass Interference

Eastec 2023: The 90-degree inserts are said to be well suited for grooving narrow parts, and facing in OD and ID applications that require unique approaches due to interference.

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Repeatability and Rigidity Are Key for Quick-Change Swiss Tooling

A rotary wedge clamping system is said to enable this two-piece, modular tooling system for Swiss-types to offer the performance of a solid tool.

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Cosen Band Saws With Manual, Vertical Tilt-Frame

Eastec 2023: The V-1822 Tilt-Frame Band Saw features a manual design and enables miter cuts ranging from 0 to 60 degrees in both directions.

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Walter Xtra-tec XT Milling Tools Feature Pocket Design

Eastec 2023: Walter’s Xtended Technology (XT) milling tools offer large cross-sections for maximum tool stability and a larger contact surface for a secure seat and reduced surface pressure.

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Broaching Tools for Keyways, Internal and External Profiles

Eastec 2023: The REV motorized broaching tools are well suited for machining simple keyways or internal and external profiles, both teeth and splines.

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Custom Form Tools Reduce Cycle Times

Eastec 2023: Schwanog offers form tool systems, producing individual tools in very small series. Batch sizes from 3 to 50 units can be produced at any time.

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IMCO Carbide Tool Inc. End Mills for Faster Part Cycles

The M936 Pow-R-Feed series is designed to make various toolpath moves without slowing down, providing faster cycle times and more production.

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Carbide End Mills for Medical, General Machining Applications

PMTS 2023: The InchMax Series includes 2- and 4-flute square end mills which feature Union Tools’ UT coating and its standard Super Micro Grain carbide and tolerances.
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