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Lyndex-Nikken Partners With Mimatic® Tool Systems
Tooling manufacturerLyndex-Nikken expands its inventory of live tools with the recent addition of German products from the Mimatic Tool Systems line that are designed and manufactured to Mazak machine tool specifications.
NEW MAGNETIC WORKHOLDING FOR MACHINING CENTERS
The versatile M-TECHS SP50 and SP70 clamping systems for machining centers from Carr Lane Roemheld features one- to two-second clamping in a single operation.
REMAKING THE GRADE
Atomic level changes in coating and substrate development have caused revolutionary results in the grade performance of cutting tool inserts. Here’s how the unique Duratomic CVD coating methodology from Seco Tools has changed the expectations of insert grade performance in a variety of applications.
TURNING DESIGNERS INTO MACHINISTS
By using a feature-based programming system from Delcam plc, metrology specialist Renishaw shortened their overall development cycle and gained more freedom to experiment with novel ideas that can be investigated more quickly and convert prototype quantities to full-scale production.
NEW ERA IN TOOL CLAMPING: PRECISION TOOLHOLDER WITHOUT COMPROMISE
For the first time ever, hydraulic expansion toolholders can safely transfer torques of up to 520 Nm (384 ft-lb) at a 20 mm clamping diameter and be perfectly suited for high volume cutting by using the TENDO E compact from Schunk.
TOOLMAKER GAINS PRODUCTIVITY WITH INTEGRATED CAD/CAM SOFTWARE
The use of new technology from Vero Software resulted in a 20 percent increase in machining productivity at toolmaker MNB Moulds and reduced their need for detailed tool drawings to serve the automotive, medical and electrical markets. Here’s how.
Seco Tools Inaugurates Its First Solar PV System in East Tennessee
The new 29.6 kW solar power array will generate 37,067 kWh of clean, emissions-free energy annually, the same amount of power that is equivalent to powering more than three average Tennessee homes annually.
HOW TO DETERMINE THE REAL COST OF YOUR END MILL
A higher priced tool can ultimately prove to cost much less than its lower priced counterpart. Stephen Jean of Emuge explains how the true cost is found after its performance is quantified.
MILLING CUTTER OPTIMIZED FOR TURBINE BLADE PRODUCTION
Seco Tools‘ Power 4 copy milling cutter features a patented anti-rotation system and a unique body design with a fully hardened nickel coating for long tool life and excellent machining results.
ZERO BACKLASH DRIVE OFFERS SMARTER INDEXING FOR HIGH SPEED APPLICATIONS
The CAMCO® RSD cam-actuated rotary servo drive from DE-STA-CO can be used with both rotary and linear systems for accurate, smooth motions even at high speeds or with rapid speed changes.
POWER CHUCK WITH ADDED CLEARANCE AND LESS WEIGHT
This new line of ROTA NCK-plus power chucks from Schunk features a large through hole, an improved lubrication system, high clamping repeatability, and is a direct replacement of nearly all OEM chucks.
HOW TO DETERMINE THE REAL COST OF YOUR END MILL
A higher priced tool can ultimately prove to cost much less than its lower priced counterpart. Stephen Jean of Emuge shows how the true cost is found after its performance is quantified.
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