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KICK UP THE VOLUME
Golden Opportunities: One school of thought once said that CNC machine tools would eventually replace broaching systems. Not anymore. One broach can make the same quantity that it takes 10 machining centers to produce. That opens doors into new markets beyond automotive, such as medical, alternative energy and aerospace. Check this out.
THE LONG AND SHORT OF IT
When is a machine tool used for longer running jobs the best choice for small lot sizes and short lead times? This manufacturer of test probes found the answer.
BEYOND 2 + 4
More Than Two Does Make Sense: This new concept in multi-spindle machining promises to revolutionize the way you do business.
MILLING CUTTER POWERS IMPROVED AEROSPACE PRODUCTIVITY
Kennametal’s Z-Plunge? milling cutter is designed for aerospace, die and mold, and general engineering applications. With a unique design for increased chip evacuation that is superior for slotting operations, the new milling cutter can increase productivity by up to 30 percent.
HIGH-VISIBILITY, FOAMING ACTION CUTTING FLUID
Tap Magic offers Tap Magic Xtra-Foamy, an extreme performance, high visibility cutting fluid that delivers superior results. It is especially effective on hard-to-machine metals such as high-nickel alloys, inconel, titanium, stainless and other hard metals up to 45 RC.
METALWORKING FLUIDS EXTEND MACHINE TOOL LIFE AND PREVENT CORROSION
Chevron Products Company, offers its line of industrial lubricants. The products, Chevron HiPerCUT and Texaco Aquatex, offer extended machine tool life and corrosion protection in a bio-stable emulsion.
SOLUBLE OIL FOR DIFFICULT MACHINING AND GRINDING
Tower Oil’s TOWERSOL 345 is a soluble oil developed for use on many of the most difficult machining and grinding operations. When mixed with water it forms a stable emulsion in both hard and soft water.
WATER MIXABLE FLUIDS MEET RIGOROUS MACHINING DEMANDS
Shell water mixable metalworking fluids are designed to meet the rigorous demands of today’s manufacturing operations and address common concerns such as tool life, surface finish, coolant odor and dermatitis.
SYNTHETIC COOLANT FOR GRINDING AND MACHINING FERROUS METALS
Castrol Syntilo 9902 is a synthetic coolant which has been developed for use as a general purpose grinding and light duty machining fluid for ferrous metals. It forms a clear, stable solution in both hard and soft waters.
FLUID FOR MEDICAL PARTS MACHINING AND GRINDING
Milacron has used its expertise in metalworking fluid technology for use in CIMCOOL products, especially for the medical tool industry. CIMTECH® 310 metalworking fluid is recommended for machining and grinding operations, including creep feed grinding, on non-ferrous or ferrous metals.
COMPACT MQL APPLICATOR
ITW ROCOL® North America’s Accu-Lube brand offers an applicator that is ideal for shops, big and small, interested in getting started with Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL) for near-dry machining.
METALWORKING FLUIDS PROVIDE FOAM CONTROL
CIMCOOL® offers its family of metalworking fluids, which includes some of the most technologically advanced fluids available for use in industrial operations.
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