CUTTING TOOLS

Cutting Tools

Five-Axis Machine With Pallet Changer, 16k-Spindle, Versatile Control Makes More Accurate Molds Faster

The move from three- to five-axis machining with automation reduced setup times and improved surface finishes for this small but mighty Amish mold builder.
#casestudy #fiveaxis

Cutting Tools

6 Ways to Optimize High-Feed Milling

High-feed milling can significantly outweigh potential reliability challenges. Consider these six strategies in order to make high-feed milling successful for your business.

Cutting Tools

Treatment and Disposal of Used Metalworking Fluids

With greater emphasis on fluid longevity and fluid recycling, it is important to remember that water-based metalworking fluids are “consumable” and have a finite life.
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Cutting Tools

Advanced Turning Grade Gains Application Versatility

The Dormer Pramet T9415 grade addresses moldmaking needs with a 30 thicker MT-CVD coating, optimized cutting-edge geometry and a harder substrate.
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Cutting Tools

One-Shot Multipurpose Drills Extend Holemaking Proficiency

Developed with job shops in mind, Emuge-Franken’s full line of 3XD and 5XD high-quality solid carbide MultiDRILLs feature increase penetration rates,  tight tolerance hole sizes and excellent hole finishes.  
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Cutting Tools

Cutting Tool Data Now Integrated Into Tool Library

Mastercam users will be able to import data on Kennametal’s cutting tools, including GoDrill and Kenna Universal solid carbide drills, as well as a selection of end mills.

Cutting Tools

How to Overcome Cutting Tool Vibration

Advanced indexable milling cutting tool design provides secure, predictable machining, increased metal removal rates, reduced cycle times and fast changeovers.
#hmc #highspeedmachining #basics

Cutting Tools

Carbide Milling Cutters Provide Dynamic Milling Action

The Walter MD340/MD344 Supreme solid carbide milling cutters for machining steel are highly universal in application, from plunging and pocket and cavity milling to roughing and full slotting and help reduce tool costs.  

Machining

High-Speed Milling Chucks Enable Heavy-Duty Milling

Big Daishowa Mega 12DS power chucks provide users with a highly stable and rigid operation when milling workpieces such as molds.  
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Cutting Tools

All-Round Cutter with Center Cutting Capability Provides Mold Machining Versatility

Tungaloy expands the DoMultiRec multifunctional milling/drilling tool line to better take on multiple machining operations.