Tooling
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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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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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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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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Dillon Claw Jaws Enable Aggressive Turning
The jaws are designed to securely grip workpieces and minimize jaw clamping force losses.
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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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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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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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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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