Tooling

Toolholders 24 Dec 2019

Big Kaiser Offers Chip Blower for Cleaning Parts and Tables

Big Kaiser’s Chip Blower is designed to make removing chips and coolant from parts and machine tables fast and easy, the company says. The Chip Blower automates in-machine cleaning of coolant and chips by delivering high-volume air flow with spindle rotation.

Toolholders 23 Dec 2019

Big Kaiser Expands BBT30 Toolholder Offering

Big Kaiser has added inch standard sizes for the U.S. market to the production of its Big-Plus BBT30 basic arbors (shell mill holders, end mill holders, shrink fit and blanks).

Cutting Tools 8 Dec 2019

Inovatools’ VHM-Deepmax Drills Without Chip Removal Up to 30×D

Deepmax drills have a tool life of 75 m with normal wear. They are made 15×D, 20×D, 25×D (all up to 12-mm diameter) and 30×D (up to 10 mm diameter).

Cutting Tools 5 Dec 2019

Tungaloy's ETTL Insert Improves Efficiency for Parallel Thread Milling

Thread milling provides a high level of security thanks to the light cutting load generated when the tool breaks the chip in smaller pieces, preventing the chip from being jammed, which typically occurs during tapping.

Cutting Tools 4 Dec 2019

Dormer Pramet Expands its Line of Milling Tools for Die and Mold

A strong main cutting edge is said to enable a high durability and process security, especially when machining corners inside a pocket.

Cutting Tools 3 Dec 2019

Walter's HU5 Universal Geometry Improves Metal Removal in Tough Materials

The HU5 has a larger seating surface than double-sided negative inserts. This is said to increase stability and enable deeper cutting depths, feed rates and metal removal rates.

Cutting Tools 25 Nov 2019

Optimizing Machine Tool Investment Through Cooperation

Manufacturers that purchase the right machines and cutting tools from the start save valuable time and maximize return on investment.

Cutting Tools 23 Nov 2019

Ibag Micro Spindle Converter Operates Two Spindles Simultaneously

Ibag’s micro spindle converter enables space-saving and improved control of spindles, the company says.

Toolholders 19 Nov 2019

System Ensures Properly Torqued Tools

A torque-assist system that’s designed to make assembling collet tools easy and fast can help shops avoid problems associated with improperly torqued tools.