Cutting Tools
The Ins and Outs of Inserts
Understanding how inserts are made provides valuable insight into how their performance can be optimized.
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Tungaloy Fine-Boring System Increases Machine Utilization
The latest KKH cartridge modules for the SwissBore digital fine boring tool system is designed to provide maximum machine utilizations with minimum measuring, setup and tool changing time.
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Sandvik Coromant Grooving Tool Provides Stable Performance
The CoroCut 2 system features an improved clamping finger design, which offers a higher clamping force and better side stability.
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Reaming as an Alternative to Single-Point Boring
Using slip yokes as an example, reaming through holes can be more efficient and effective than single-point boring operations.
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Precision Machining Technology Review: December 2023
Production Machining’s December 2023 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Sandvik Coromant, Nikon Metrology, The L.S. Starrett Co., Walter USA, Kennametal and SolidCAM.
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Walter Ceramic Inserts Enable Efficient Turning, Milling
Suitable turning and milling applications of the WIS30 ceramic grade include roughing, semi-finishing and finishing, as well as interrupted cuts.
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The Value of Tool Monitoring on Rotary Transfer Machines
By using a tool monitoring system, shops can save costs associated with machine maintenance and downtime for tool changes while increasing cutting performance.
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New Cutting Tool Technology Discovered at Paul Horn Open House
During a tour of the company’s campus in Tubingen, Germany, I and more than 3,000+ others were introduced to a number of new advances the company has made in cutting tool technology particularly as it relates to the medical industry.
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The Value of CAD/CAM and Cutting Tool Manufacturers Working Together
Overall machining efficiency can be increased when software and tooling companies combine to tackle machining challenges.
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Sandvik Coromant Turning Grade Enables High-Feed Roughing
The GC4405 steel turning grade features a new carbide substrate with an optimized microstructure, which reduces plastic deformation in high-feed applications.
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