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TVU-IR THREAD VERIFICATION UNIT
New Vista Corporation has developed a Thread Verification Unit for use in automatic toolchanging machining centers. The TVU-IR resides in a CNC’s toolchanger, and is automatically deployed like any other tool. The TVU-IR automatically checks for the presence, size, and depth of internal or external threads.
NEW GRADES FOR TURNING OF EXOTIC MATERIALS
Featuring a Super ZX multi-layered coating, the new grades AC510U and AC520U from Sumitomo Electric Carbide, Inc. are perfect for roughing, finishing, and medium cut machining of super alloy materials. The Super ZX Coating consists of ultra-thin layers of TiAlN and AlCrN, alternately stacked up to 1,000 layers. As a result, higher speed capabilities and greater wear resistance are achieved.
GROOVE ‘N TURN® TOOLHOLDER SYSTEM
THINBIT®, manufactured by Kaiser Tool Company, simplifies their product offering with the new GROOVE ‘N TURN® toolholder system. Specially designed to work with GROOVE ‘N TURN® inserts, this toolholder will replace several existing toolholder styles.
HIGH PERFORMANCE TOOLING FOR TITANIUM
Onsrud Cutter LP, a leading supplier of cutting tools to the aerospace industry, has introduced a line of high-performance end mills for titanium materials. The offering consists of roughers and finishers optimized for deep pocket milling. Roughers are designed for high metal removal rates with addition of variable flute indexing that reduces chatter.
NEW STRAIGHT SHANK FCR DELIVERS LOWER CUTTING RESISTANCE
BIG Kaiser Precision Tooling Inc. extends its popular Fullcut Mill line with the new Straight Shank FCR, designed for greater DOC and lower cutting resistance. The new Straight Shank FCR’s geometry expands capabilities in multi-functional milling, achieving supreme performance for ramping, helical-, shoulder- and plunge-milling operations.
NEXT GENERATION EXCHANGEABLE TIP DRILLS
Seco Tools Inc. has announced the availability of its newest generation Crownloc? drilling system featuring new fully-hardened (R7 and R5) and low-friction nickel-coated drill bodies (-R7) as well as a stronger retention rod in 12 ? 13 mm diameters.
MICROBORE COLLETS ACHIEVE LOW RUNOUT IN SMALL TOOLS
REGO-FIX® has expanded its revolutionary powRgrip® toolholding system with the PG Microbore Collets.
UNIQUE NEW TOOL SYSTEM FOR STAMPING SEQUENTIAL NUMBERS ON FABRICATED PARTS
Mate Precision Tooling leads the punching industry with another first ? the all new Mate Enumerator? Sequential Numbering Tool designed to stamp sequential serial numbers, dates and codes on fabricated parts. The Mate Enumerator is a thick turret 3-1/2 in D station special assembly with integral punch holder.
SOLID CARBIDE THREAD MILL SERIES OFFERS INCREASED EFFICIENCY, HIGH-CONFIDENCE MACHINING
Emuge Corporation offers their SHUR-THREAD GFI Series of Solid Carbide Thread Mills with internal coolant supply. By precisely applying coolant where it is needed, waste is eliminated and chips are efficiently evacuated. SHUR-THREAD offers high confidence machining, up to 2xD length of cut and other technologically advanced features.
H-13 EJECTOR SLEEVES NITRIDED FOR OPTIMUM WEAR RESISTANCE
A new line of ejector sleeves that are machined from H-13 hotwork die steel and nitrided on the inside and outside surfaces for optimum wear resistance are being introduced by Regal Components, Inc. ESL H-13 Nitrided Ejector Sleeves are machined from H-13 hotwork die steel and nitrided on the ID and OD to Rc 65-74.
FLEXIBLE TOOL CRIBS AS PART OF COMPLETE STORAGE SYSTEM
Lista International Corporation offers its tool cribs for use with various Lista storage solutions. When combined with Lista cabinets (stacked or unstacked) or the company’s Storage Wall® system, the tool cribs can become part of an integrated CNC parts storage and transport system to accommodate a wide array of tooling.
HIGH SPEED BEVELER FEATURES AUTOMATIC PILOT LOCATOR
A high speed, hand-held pneumatic beveler that features an automatic pilot locating system which eliminates setup time and can perform end preps in only a few seconds is available from ESCO Tool.
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