Tooling

Automation 14 May 2019

QC-11 Automation Toolchanger Designed for Cobots

The QC-11 enables automatic exchange of robotic end-effectors without any manual intervention.

Cutting Tools 13 May 2019

End Mill Cutter Ideal for Machining Undercuts, Deburring and Multi-Axis Machining

The Lollipop can be used in three-axis and five-axis applications, although five-axis applications are more common.

Cutting Tools 13 May 2019

A Rolling Cutting Tool Boosts Turning Efficiency

Rollfeed turning adds a third axis to turning operations that moves simultaneously with the X and Z axes to “roll” the cutting tool with a special insert geometry across the surface of the part. The result is reduced machining times, minimized tooling costs and high surface qualities.

Cutting Tools 10 May 2019

PVD-Coated Grade AH8015 Boosts Productivity for ISO S Materials

Tungaloy adds PVD-coated grade AH8015 in several geometry types to its MiniForce-Turn series for machining heat-resistant superalloys, steel and stainless steel.

Cutting Tools 9 May 2019

BXA20 T-CBN Inserts Enhance Solutions for Hard Turning

Tungaloy adds a number of new geometries and shapes to its BXA20 line, a grade of coated T-CBN inserts, designed for efficiency for hard turning operations.

Cutting Tools 7 May 2020

What Robotics Means for the Cutting Tools Industry

Friend or foe? Helper or fiend? Here’s what robotics really mean for the cutting tools industry and which pitfalls to avoid.

Cutting Tools 3 May 2019

Big Kaiser's Twin Cutters Help Minimize Tooling and Cycle Times

Big Kaiser’s Series 319SW twin cutter boring head is said to solve virtually any other holemaking problem for the range of 0.787-8.000”, according to the company.

Cutting Tools 2 May 2019

Allied Machine 4TEX System Enables Efficient Chip Evacuation

Eastec 2019: Allied Machine & Engineering’s 4TEX indexable carbide insert drilling system is designed to create optimal chip formation for efficient evacuation in hole making processes.