TOOLING

Cryogenic Treatment and Cutting Tool Life
Cutting Tools

Cryogenic Treatment and Cutting Tool Life

All users can say is it works. Why it works is less clear, but this overview paints a better picture.

A Close Look at Indexable Chucks
Workholding

A Close Look at Indexable Chucks

It's not for every application but when the right one comes along, these chucks can help work wonders.

3 Threading Options for Holemaking
Cutting Tools

3 Threading Options for Holemaking

Thorough analysis before selecting and committing to tooling will produce quality holemaking in the most efficient and cost-effective way. Here's a look at three ways to cut threads.
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Implementing Wiper Inserts to Maximize Productivity
Cutting Tools

Implementing Wiper Inserts to Maximize Productivity

This article looks at how wiper technology improves surface finish in turning operations.

Cutting Tools

Presetting Promises Efficiency

The idea that technology is more efficient than humans should be applied in the shop as well.

Getting the Most Out of Hard Turning
Cutting Tools

Getting the Most Out of Hard Turning

Traditionally, production of most parts made from hard or hardened materials, defined as those at or more than 45 HRc, required dedicated grinding equipment and processes.

Miniature Tooling System Big on Swiss Turning
Cutting Tools

Miniature Tooling System Big on Swiss Turning

The use of Swiss-type sliding headstock machines for processing medical parts continues to grow. The work involves very intricate high-precision machining that has been placing an increased emphasis on tooling setups and change-over times.

CBN-PCD Diamond Tipped Boring Bars
Cutting Tools

CBN-PCD Diamond Tipped Boring Bars

Scientific Cutting Tools offers a complete line of PCD boring bars for abrasive non-ferrous materials and CBN for hard ferrous metal – 45RC plus.PCD tipped boring bars provide excellent tool life for abrasive, nonferrous metals such as silicon aluminum, ceramics and composites, according to the company.

Offset-Style Swiss Toolholders Clear Up Clearance Issues
Toolholders

Offset-Style Swiss Toolholders Clear Up Clearance Issues

It’s no secret a Swiss-type machine’s tooling zone is a busy place where space utilization is critical.

Refining the Process Saves Time and Money
Workholding

Refining the Process Saves Time and Money

Sometimes it isn’t just the part, but the process that makes all the difference, especially when it comes to meeting deadlines and customer demands.For any manufacturer, customer satisfaction is the number one concern.