TOOLING

Cutting Tools

Grooving, Cutoff and Multidirectional Turning

This single-sided tool is designed to handle a range of applications, including cutoff, grooving, deep grooving, face grooving, side turning and profiling, in a single platform, simplifying the tooling selection process.

Skiving
Cutting Tools

Artistry with Skive Tools

Oliver Wendell Holmes said, “All limitations are self-imposed.” This statement often holds true as machinists apply their creativity in skiving applications.

Parting Blade Adapter Delivers Precision Cooling
Cutting Tools

Parting Blade Adapter Delivers Precision Cooling

After flowing through the adapter, the coolant is transferred directly through the parting blade to the cutting zone, targeting the exact point of material removal.

Locking Nut Improves Tool Change-Outs
Toolholders

Locking Nut Improves Tool Change-Outs

This company can run its operations safely since it has implemented a mini-nut locking system specifically for Swiss-type automatic lathes.

Advantages of Cellular Manufacturing
Workholding

Advantages of Cellular Manufacturing

Manufacturing cells are used to minimize product movement as well as materials, equipment and labor during the manufacturing process. By reducing cycle times and material handling, these cells help shops more easily meet customer demands regarding cost, quality and leadtimes.

EZ-Puller
Workholding

Bar Puller Features Self-Adjustment

The EZ-Puller, from Accudyne Corp., addresses a series of bar puller concerns with its own approach to pulling barstock.

Re-Turning Adds Life to Train Wheels
Cutting Tools

Re-Turning Adds Life to Train Wheels

Unique turning considerations and circumstances come into play when re-turning well-worn freight and metro rail wheels.

Bar Feeder Automates Part Production
Bar Feeders

Bar Feeder Automates Part Production

Designed to boost productivity through streamlined operation, Haas Automation's latest bar feeder model is built for use with Haas ST-10 through ST-35 and DS series CNC turning centers.