TOOLING

Workholding

Vektek Automatic Coupling Device Provides Flexible Fixturing

Vektek’s Auto-Coupler features two independent air pass-thru circuits and provides the option of part present sensing and part confirmation.

Tooling

Haimer Shrink-Fit Machine Features Integrated Cooling

Power Clamp Air i4.0 Eco provides smooth and clean cooling of all kinds of toolholders or collets by air, without dirt and water residue.

Cutting Tools

Boring Head Enables Sculpture Hardware to Be Machined on a Lathe

When small job shop Ansonia Manufacturing took on a tricky hardware component job for a “live” glass art sculpture, it realized a boring head would be needed to machine the part complete on its live-tool lathe.
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Tooling

Precision Machining Technology Review September 2023

Production Machining’s September 2023 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Lyndex-Nikken Inc., Kurt Workholding, Master Fluid Solutions, Rego-Fix Tool Corporation and Jorgensen Conveyor & Filtration Solutions.
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Cutting Tools

Walter Turning Grades Reduce Machining Times

The WKP01G and WPP05G grades are ideal for continuous cutting and occasional interrupted cuts in high-tensile materials.

Workholding

Dillon Claw Jaws Enable Aggressive Turning

The jaws are designed to securely grip workpieces and minimize jaw clamping force losses.

CAD/CAM

What Is Trochoidal Turning? How Might Shops Benefit From It?

While trochoidal milling might be a more well-known toolpath strategy, trochoidal turning can offer similar benefits such as high material removal rates especially for rough-turning operations.

Workholding

Kurt Workholding Vises Provide All-Directional Alignment

The DXH Hydraulic vise lineup features the proprietary Kurt AngLock spherical segment to reduce jaw lift and improve performance.

Tooling

Lach Diamond Inc. Engraving Tools Provide Wear Resistance

PCD- or CBN-tipped engraving tools enable competitive machining strategies for processing magnetic flexible dies as well as cutting rotors made of high-quality, challenging materials.

Toolholders

Rego-Fix Toolholding System Reduces Coolant Consumption

MQL PG collets are designed for machines using one-channel, internal through-spindle MQL systems.