TOOLING

Toolholders

Shrink-Fit System Offers OneTouch Displays, Rapid Tool Cooling

The US1100 shrink-fit machines are available with the Pyrometer Coil technology included as standard, with direct temperature monitoring for reliable and stable tool shrinking.

Workholding

Radial Pole Magnetic Chuck for Vertical Turning, Grinding

The system enables faster setup times, while pole extensions enable users to raise the piece from the magnet surface, making the top, inner and outer diameters fully machinable.

Cutting Tools

Diatool Top Speed Ring Provides Fast, Precise Reaming

The TSR is well suited for long production runs of large diameter bores, precision reaming of heavy equipment components or any application requiring precise and repeatable bore sizes.

Cutting Tools

Shop Sets its Sights on Precise Tool Alignment

A Wisconsin shop has found that visual tool alignment technology has improved tool life and surface finishes for its Swiss-type lathes while increasing throughput as well.

Cutting Tools

Adjustable Damped Boring Bar Enables Vibration-Free Grooving Process

The boring bar can be precisely set according to the vibration occurring in each application.

Cutting Tools

Walter Turning Grades Feature Curved Wiper Cutting Edge

The FW4 and MW4 positive wiper geometries provide a wiper action that can reportedly be used to reduce machining time by using double the feed rate.

Cutting Tools

Palbit Cutting Tool Provides Multitasking Capabilities

The Multicut tool is said to provide a versatile solution for a wide range of machining processes.

Cutting Tools

Cutting Tool Considerations for Hydraulic Port Machining

Indexable insert cutting tools can boost the efficiency of port machining processes by creating multiple features in a single operation.
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Toolholders

PSZ Turn Modular Quick-Change System for Swiss Lathes

Sumitomo’s PSZ Turn system provides good ergonomics and efficiency by offering a fast, reliable process and convenient cassette changes.

Cutting Tools

Tungaloy Threading Inserts for Improved Chipping Resistance

The inserts provide threading applications with long, predictable tool life, while keeping machining costs down, in not only steel and stainless steel but also difficult heat-resistant superalloys.