Tooling

Workholding

Vektek Automatic Coupling Device Provides Flexible Fixturing

Vektek’s Auto-Coupler features two independent air pass-thru circuits and provides the option of part present sensing and part confirmation.

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Cutting Tools

Boring Head Enables Sculpture Hardware to Be Machined on a Lathe

When small job shop Ansonia Manufacturing took on a tricky hardware component job for a “live” glass art sculpture, it realized a boring head would be needed to machine the part complete on its live-tool lathe.

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Tooling

Haimer Shrink-Fit Machine Features Integrated Cooling

Power Clamp Air i4.0 Eco provides smooth and clean cooling of all kinds of toolholders or collets by air, without dirt and water residue.

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Cutting Tools

Walter Turning Grades Reduce Machining Times

The WKP01G and WPP05G grades are ideal for continuous cutting and occasional interrupted cuts in high-tensile materials.

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Precision Machining Technology Review September 2023

Production Machining’s September 2023 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Lyndex-Nikken Inc., Kurt Workholding, Master Fluid Solutions, Rego-Fix Tool Corporation and Jorgensen Conveyor & Filtration Solutions.

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Workholding

Dillon Claw Jaws Enable Aggressive Turning

The jaws are designed to securely grip workpieces and minimize jaw clamping force losses.

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Cutting Tools

What Is Trochoidal Turning? How Might Shops Benefit From It?

While trochoidal milling might be a more well-known toolpath strategy, trochoidal turning can offer similar benefits such as high material removal rates especially for rough-turning operations.

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Workholding

Kurt Workholding Vises Provide All-Directional Alignment

The DXH Hydraulic vise lineup features the proprietary Kurt AngLock spherical segment to reduce jaw lift and improve performance.

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Tooling

Lach Diamond Inc. Engraving Tools Provide Wear Resistance

PCD- or CBN-tipped engraving tools enable competitive machining strategies for processing magnetic flexible dies as well as cutting rotors made of high-quality, challenging materials.

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Toolholders

Rego-Fix Toolholding System Reduces Coolant Consumption

MQL PG collets are designed for machines using one-channel, internal through-spindle MQL systems.

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