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Single set up for Deep Hole Drilling & 3D Machining for moulds

Admin — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 06:44:30 +0000

Wisconsin-based Unisig introduced its USC-M series of seven-axis deep-hole drilling and machining centers, a series developed especially for mold manufacturing. The new machines allow manufacturers to process large and small parts with four-sided machining capability in a single set-up. The USC-M series machines use two independent spindles: one is for gundrilling and BTA drilling; a second spindle is for CAT 50 machining. More

Edge preparation of cutting tools can dramatically increase tool life

Admin — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 05:19:31 +0000

Edge preparation involves removing material from a cutting tool in order to extend its life. That may sound counter intuitive, but a maker of glass molds says edge prep has dramatically reduced the amount it spends on tools. More

Indexable-Insert Milling Cutters Increase Speeds, Feeds

Admin — Sat, 09 May 2015 07:41:59 +0000

According to Seco, its Highfeed series of milling cutters, in general, permit up to three times faster machining than conventional methods. They provide shallow depths of cut with high feed per tooth rates to deliver greater metal removal rates for an overall boost in productivity. More

Hydraulic expansion Toolholder

Admin — Sat, 09 May 2015 06:44:14 +0000

TENDO AVIATION combines the strengths of hydraulic expansion technology with the ones of Weldon toolholders: it convinces with a permanently high run-out accuracy, a balancing grade of G 2.5 at 25,000 1/min, perfect vibration damping, and a fast tool change using an Allen key. More