Cutting Tools
The Value of Dual Thread Whirling Units for Bone Screws
Dual thread whirling units on a Swiss-type enable it to produce medical bone screws with two different thread leads in one setup, eliminating the need for time-consuming, single-point threading.
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Medical Screw Solution Includes More than Cutting Tools
With companies producing so many medical screws, every second saved counts. A turnkey program can help manufacturers machine these parts as efficiently as possible.
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Walter CBN Grade Insert for Interrupted Cuts, Hard Materials
Line of Walter CBN grade WBH30 inserts was developed specifically for hard turning, handling interrupted cuts in difficult materials.
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Tungaloy MiniForce-Turn CBN Inserts for Hard Turning
The series offers double-sided turning inserts with positive rake cutting edges on both sides.
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A New Face Grooving Technique for Mills
Here is an alternative to standard end milling — an operation performed on a CNC milling machine to produce circular grooves in the part face. This new single-point trepanning tooling strategy can produce both symmetrical and asymmetrical face grooves, too, and perform fly cutting.
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Cutter Considerations for Turning Titanium
Effective titanium turning requires the proper selection of cutting tools and machining processes to mitigate the effects of the material’s unique chemical and physical properties.
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Sumitomo’s SMDT-NAL Replaceable Drill Tip for Machining Aluminum
Sumitomo adds SMDT-NAL Drill Tip to its lineup of high-quality, high-efficiency products for drilling aluminum.
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Ceramic Inserts Can Boost Turning Productivity
When applied correctly, ceramic inserts can dramatically increase cutting speeds, providing shorter cycle times and cost savings compared to carbide for turning operations.
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Greenleaf Carbide Insert Grade G-9610 for Machining Titanium
Using a PVD coating combined with a submicron substrate, G-9610 is said to provide added productivity for turning titanium-based alloys.
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Horn 304 Milling System for Small Threads
The company says the vibration-dampening carbide shanks with integral through-coolant ports make the system versatile and easy to use.
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