Tooling

Five-Axis

Using Automation to Reduce COGS and Stay Globally Competitive

Decade-long, multiphase automation investments lower operating costs and maintain technology lead in an increasingly competitive global market.

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Toolholders

Sowa Shrink-Fit Machine Conserves Toolholder Life

The ShrinkSmart shrink-fit machine’s Smart Coil assesses the distinct resistance of each toolholder to prevent excessive heating.

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IMTS

Ceratizit Introduces End Mill for Titanium, Super Alloys

IMTS 2024: Ceratizit USA features an end mill for titanium and super alloys, upcoming tool catalog and a cutting tools portfolio.

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Workholding

Chuck Jaws Achieve 77% Weight Reduction Through 3D Printing

Alpha Precision Group (APG) has developed an innovative workholding design for faster spindle speeds through sinter-based additive manufacturing.

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Tooling

Eight Articles to Understand Live Tooling

A roundup of the most read articles about live tooling on Modern Machine Shop.

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Aerospace

Lyndex-Nikken Collets Enable Accurate Small-Diameter Cutting

The MMC Mini-Mini collet chuck is well suited for high-speed machining applications where clearance is needed, such as die mold, aerospace and medical parts.

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Toolholders

TJ Davies Retention Knobs Enable High Pull Force

The company’s retention knobs are manufactured from American-made 8620 alloy that is treated with hot black oxide to military specifications for protection against corrosion.

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Holemaking

Seco Tools' Reamers Optimize Chip Evacuation

The Nanojet solid-carbide reamers are designed to stop chip jamming and enhance application stability.

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Toolholders

Horn Toolholder Features Multiple Coolant Connections

The 224 grooving system features internal coolant supply that is fed directly to the insert via the clamping finger or directly to the flank face via a hole.

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Workholding

Dillon Reversible Hard Jaws Provide Secure Parts Gripping

The company’s reversible hard jaws are designed to decrease the time and cost of tool setups.

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