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A brief introduction to the basics of live tooling
WEBMay 01, 2019 - 03:00pm. Live tooling, as the name implies, is specifically driven by the CNC and the turret of various spindle and powered subspindle configurations on CNC lathes to perform various operations while the workpiece remains in orientation to the main spindle. These devices, whether BMT or VDI, are also called driven tools, as ...
Scrape to the point | Cutting Tool Engineering
WEBDec 1, 2015 · The debate about roller-type linear guide ways vs. conventional box ways has raged for decades. Linear guide ways are fast, accurate and relatively easy to install in both high-end and low-cost, commodity machine tools. Proponents say linear guide ways create less heat and friction and don’t have the stick-slip action associated with box-style ways, which should make them more accurate.
Metalworking's Leading Publication | Cutting Tool Engineering
WEBWe offer in-depth articles, case studies, product reviews, industry news, and expert insights to help readers stay updated on the latest advancements, trends, and best practices in cutting tool technology and machining processes. Cutting Tool Engineering is your one-stop shop for everything related to metalworking and machining.
NOVO | Cutting Tool Engineering
WEBSep 13, 2013 · Toll Free Phone. 800-446-7738. Fax. 724-539-5022. View Website. Send Email. View Buyers Guide. September 13, 2013. Tool selection, tool configuration, and the best applicable tooling advice based on the customer's part and process requirements are all at the touch of a few mouse clicks in Kennametal's revolutionary NOVO.
Understanding the Identification System for Indexable Inserts
WEBOct 1, 2014 · According to ANSI B212.4-2002 standard, identification of the indexable insert includes 10 positions denoted by a capital letter. Each position (from 1 to 10) defines a characteristic of the insert in the following order: – Shape; – Clearance; – Tolerance class; – Type; – Size; – Thickness; – Cutting-point configuration;
IMCO undertaking $39 million expansion | Cutting Tool Engineering
WEBFeb 14, 2024 · IMCO Carbide Tool is undergoing a $39 million, 15,000-square-foot expansion in Perrysburg, Ohio. The expansion will help the company keep up with growing customer demand. The project, which saw exterior walls finished and announced in February 2023, and a roof in May, took significant steps forward with the December announcement on the production floor, production offices, and overall renovations.
Extreme accuracy | Cutting Tool Engineering
WEBJan 3, 2024 · Extreme accuracy. In many machine shops, the daily grind is brightened up by the stellar results they get from their jig grinding machines. The jig grinders in these shops are used to produce round holes and other shapes that meet the most stringent requirements for accuracy and finish. Jig grinders can be …
Turning Vertical | Cutting Tool Engineering
WEBFeb 1, 2011 · Turning Vertical. Author Cutting Tool Engineering. Published. February 01, 2011 - 11:15am. Courtesy of Mazak. The Megaturn Nexus 900 VTL from Mazak turns large parts in a comparatively compact machine envelope. Turning a lathe vertical can be a productivity turn for the better—for large and small parts. The …
Understanding tapered spindle connections | Cutting Tool …
WEBDecember 01, 2014 - 10:30am. Cutting tools are most commonly mounted in a machine tool spindle using toolholders, which provide the interface between a variety of cutting tool geometries and the common spindle nose. While some tools connect directly to the spindle via bolting, for example, that is unusual. Toolholders simultaneously adapt the t ...