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Vibration and Chatter Issues? Don’t Overlook This “Light Bulb” Moment
Suppliers of CNC machining centers, toolholders and cutting tools are increasingly urging OEMs, contract manufacturers and job shops that machine complex aerospace parts to add an overlooked, yet critical component that can prevent vibration and chatter issues – as well as the incorrect assignment of blame for causing the problems.
BIG KAISER Appoints New Marketing Manager
Gillian Campbell is now in charge of their marketing efforts.
BIG KAISER Celebrates Milestone
The precision tooling company founded by Heinz Kaiser in Switzerland celebrates their 70th anniversary this year.
REGO-FIX Names New Global Sales and Marketing Director
Pascal Forrer also has an added role as a member of their executive board.
Techniks Rebrands as Frontline Tooling Solutions
Frontline is the parent of tooling and workholding manufacturers Techniks Tool Group and NAPGladu.
How to Pull Off Tough Machining Jobs Without Pulling Out
By using special drive keys in the tool holder that perfectly match the spiral-shaped grooves on the cutting tool shank to create frictional clamping forces and a positive locking form-fit, the Safe-Lock system from Haimer effectively prevents the cutting tool from pulling out of the tool holder, increases the productivity through faster permissible speeds, and increases tool life.
Easy Load System for Fast Tool Changes in Robotic Operations
The receiver and adapter combination in the Easy Load manual tool changer from Norgren requires only one person to load or unload tooling and makes tool changeover easier than ever for Tri-Axis, Tandem and other robotic processes.
Slimmed-Down Milling Chuck for Precise, Powerful Cutting
Perfect for clamping in confined areas, Super Slim Hydraulic Chucks from BIG KAISER directly clamp ultra-small drills, reamers, ball mills, end mills, diamond reamers and grinding tools with shank diameters of 3 mm or 4 mm, all without needing a reduction sleeve.
Modernizing the Standard for Balancing Tools and Tool Systems
Did you realize that the G2.5 balance specification in ISO 1940-1 is no longer practical, technically possible or economically feasible in today’s advanced manufacturing environment? Here’s the good news: A new standard is now being developed that applies to all of today’s relevant variables for safe and productive machining. Say hello to ISO 16084.
Kitagawa North-Tech Adds Sales Manager
Shawn Luschei has rejoined them as a senior manager of sales for North America.
Hoffman Group Recognized as Key Automotive Supplier
Brose honors them for outstanding tool quality, cost, on-time delivery and innovation.
Seco Tools Opens New Facility in Mexico
The Querétaro office provides sales and support to local customers, including a full range of tooling, training and engineering services.
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