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IMTS Pavilion: Tooling & Workholding [Manufacturing Engineering](Manufacturing Engineering Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Advanced Cutting Tools Advanced cutting tools include the new Walter Blaxx F5055 slitting cutter, Walter Titex X-treme D40 and the X-treme D50 drills and Tiger-tec Silver high-performance cutting material with new positive rake 7 and 11° geometries for steel machining along with new geometries for cast iron machining. Counterboring and precision boring tools for diverse machining applications have been expanded with Capto adapters in addition to the existing NCT and ScrewFit adaptor program. New Prototyp Prototex Eco Pius is a versatile through-hole tap that delivers superior performance and tool life. Designed for through-hole threads up to 3.5 x D, it can be used on steel, stainless steel, and cast iron and nonferrous metals such as aluminum and copper. Walter USA LLC Ph: 800-945-5554 Web site: www.walter-tools.com/us Muitipocket Selectable Toolholder The new SpinSelect multipocket selectable toolholder is capable of holding up to five or more inserts at one time and reducing setup and changeover time by 50-85% for most lathe parts. The toolholders excel at cutting harder materials fast by enabling the loading of each pocket with more rigid tools without the need to requalify them before use. Each one of SpinSelect's five individual pockets is 30% stronger than its conventional shank counterparts. The expanded line of "Power products enables setups and changeovers in seconds and can also improve throughput even on older machines. These products include the SpeedLoc mounting and fixturing system, ModLoc modular tooling columns and SpinLoc indexers. Modem Industries Ph: 814-680-1682 Web site: www.mpwer.com Advanced Materials Cutting Seco Tools' full line of milling, turning, threading and toolholding products that were developed with material advancements will be exhibited. For machining stronger, lighter composite materials, Seco has developed dedicated tooling for the rapidly growing use of this material. The Jabro JC840 double-helix end mill cutter effectively machines laminated materials by directing cutting forces inward and toward the component filler material during slotting and side milling operations. The JC845 solid end mill reduces delamination, pressure build up and heat in the cutting zone when slotting and side milling carbon-fiber-reinforced plastics. For advanced turning inserts for different materials, Duratomiccoated TK1001 and TK2001 carbide grades bring exceptional wear resistance and faster cutting speeds to cast iron applica- tions. The TP1030 cermet grade maintains tight tolerances and high surface finish in high-volume threading operations involving steels and stainless steels. Seco Tools LLC Ph: 248-528-5200 Web site: www.secotools.com/us High-Accuracy Vise Jaws OML's SinterGrip vise jaws make it easy to get a tight grip on as little as 3.5 mm of part material for high-rate and accuracy metal removal in a single setup. The patented jaws use serrated carbide inserts to penetrate the workpiece edge to a minimal, controlled depth and exert a pushdown force on the part. The jaw design received a first prize for technical innovation in tools and equipment at Europe's Industrie Lyon trade fair last year. Through October 31,2014, Lexair is offering a $102 discount on SinterGrip jaws designed for 6" (152-mm) Kurt vises. The discounted kit includes: one pair of jaws, one set (10) of standard SinterGrip inserts, one set (10) of screws and a TORX T9 wrench, for $644. Lexair Ph: 859-255-5001 Web site: www.lexairinc.com Milling Tools, Diamond Coating Quatron hi.feed milling cutter is well-suited for the removal of large quantities of metal; the hi.aeQ face-milling cutter is designed for shoulder and face-milling cast iron. The Rhobest tool features an ultrananocrystalline diamond coating for machining carbon-fiberreinforced materials. The coating is compact, wear-resistant, and high-performing resulting in tools maintaining their sharpness and giving them a long tool life. The new lightweight aluminum bridge for the TwinKom tool is versatile, with a unique design that allows for use as a double cutter for roughing or a single cutter for finishing applications, or as a stepped tool when used with an adapter. The double cutters are modular and suitable for diameters between 365 and 2000 mm, and can be adjusted within a 40-mm range relative to the cutter diameter. Komet of America Inc. Ph: 847-923-8400 Web site: www.komet.com High-Performance End Mills Multi-Carb high-performance end mill line has been expanded to include metric corner radius options. The Multi-Carb incorporates a large number of flutes for stability and high feed finishing capabilities in applications where surface finish and tolerance are critical factors. Available with 7, 9 or 11 flutes based on tool diameter, the odd number of flutes allow for a smoother cutting performance while controlling the natural harmonics by staggering entry and exit of the cutting edges. The optimized cutting geometry is designed for finishing applications of challenging materials such as titanium, stainless steel and high-temperature alloys that require superior surface finishes and tolerances. Typical applications include aerospace structure components, ferrous housings, pumps and manifolds and defense applications. SGS Tool Co. Ph: 330-688-6667 Web site.- www.sgstool.com Clamping and Gripping Technologies Highlights of the Rohm Products booth include E-quipment clamping tools that employ electric power instead of hydraulics to maximize control and efficiency for turning and milling machines. The new Orange Line of products ranging from drill chucks and live centers to lathe chucks and machine vises is standardized for easy availability and attractive pricing. RRMP synthetic grippers are custom-engineered for specific automation applications involving round, prismatic, orfree-form surfaces. The Jaw Finder jaw selection application helps customers match the right jaw to their workpieces and operations. Micro technology workholding products are engineered for precise handling of critical small parts, including watchmaking, jewelry and implants for dental technology and for hip and knee joints. Röhm Products of America Ph: 770-963-8440 Web site: www.rohm-products.com Multimaterial Tool Programs Drilling, milling and threading tools offer multimaterial versatility without sacrificing performance or quality. Part of this year's showcase is a new range of solid-carbide end mills to complement the full line of HSS and cobalt finishing cutters, cobalt roughing tools and solid-carbide center cutting end mills. The new end mill line was developed to provide superior surface finish in most engineering materials including, in particular, hardened materials. A 45° helix and flute construction enables high-speed machining while an aluminum titanium nitride (AITiN) ceramic coating increases their all-round capabilities further by allowing use in dry machining applications. Dormer Tools Ph: 847-783-5700 Web site: www.dormertools.com Dedicated Manual Fixtures for HMCs, VMCs Amrok dedicated manual fixtures are designed and built to use from the ground up for horizontal and vertical machining centers, and other CNC machinery. Tombstones are designed to customer specification with edge locating, hardened and ground wear pads, center locating or just mounting holes. Fixtures can be designed with plain faces, with any special machining, hole patterns, with precision bushings and threaded inserts or with precision T-slots. Also featured is the Triag modular workholding system, along with its own Amflex and other clamping components when designing turnkey manual fixtures. Triag's modular design allows clamping of small parts in high density by attaching the clamp modules to rails. This rail-based system allows both very high part density in a limited working area and simple, quick-change setups. Advanced Machine & Engineering Co. Ph: 815-316-5277 Web site: www.ame.com Base-Mount Tooling In addition to standard Xand Z-axis tools, styles such as adjustable tools, speed increasers and internal coolant tools with capabilities to 140 bar are now available in an assortment of standard BMT tooling types, including BMT 45, 55, 65 and 75. BMT tooling is supplied with the Heimatec's U-Tec flexible machining system, which provides extremely high power transmission via polygonal drive. Integrated collet nut with easy changeout can convert the output to arbor (for face mills), Weldon, or ER collet extensions. The U-Tec system further allows the cutting tool to be in closer proximity to the bearing, which results in higher rigidity. Cutting tools last longer and yield an improved finish as a result of this Heimatec design feature. Heimatec Inc. Ph: 847-749-0633 Web site: www,heimatecinc.com Beveling Tools FMT Bevel Mate and FMT Bevel Mite beveling tools can create inside/outside bevels, pipe beveling, countersink, and radius paint edges, spark-free, heat-free, and in 30 second changeouts. The electric FMT Bevel Mate is capable of bevel depths of up to V¿ (12 mm). Proprietary cutter heads are available in 30, 37.5, 45°, and 3-mm radius. The pneumatic FMT Bevel Mite is capable of bevel depths up to Va' (6 mm). Proprietary cutter heads are available in 30, 37.5, 45, 60°, and 3-mm radius. This new single-piece, patented technology enables the cutter heads to cut faster and last longer than any multiblade head system. Fastenal Ph: 507-453-8674 Web site: www.fastenal.com Palletizing Workpiece Holders The new MTS single-base plates are the practical addition to the well-proven MTS multibase plates for palletizing workpiece holders, vises, and fixtures. MTS single-base plates provide a precise, powerful and flexible interface between the workpiece and the machine. Since no clamps are required for installation, the base plates can be quickly and flexibly rearranged and secured on most common machine tables. For single palletizing, the MTS Single-Base Plate is used, providing accurate positioning in the -Yand /axes. EROWA Technology Inc. Ph: 847-290-0295 Web site: www.erowatech.com Quick-Change Cutting Tool System Varia VX Quick-Change System replaces cutting tools effortlessly, leaving the tool In the machine and your hands intact. The Varia VX utilizes three contact points to pull the Varia VX insert into position. A release mechanism ejects the insert without excessive force, shortening tool-change times to as little as 20 seconds. The taper/planar support interface ensures maximum concentric accuracy. The tightening and release take place via a turn gear segment with three multifunctional cams. When a radially attached tension screw is tightened, the three-point tension pulls the tool insert evenly into position. When releasing, the insert is mechanically loosened via sliding cams and released from the holder. For use in inner cooling, a diametrically acting membrane seal ensures the leak-free coolant transfer between adapter and VX insert, bringing the medium directly to the cutter. Command Tooling Systems Ph: 800-328-2197 Web site.- www.commandtool.com Oil Country Chucks Complete line of TMX oil country chucks includes large through-hole manual chucks and self-contained, pneumatic power chucks. Customers can buy their manual and power chucks from the same source, eliminating the worry of compatibility between various manufacturers. The packages include all hardware and controls necessary for a complete installation. Manual and power chucks are offered with through-hole capacities ranging in size from 5.5 to 22" (140-559 mm). Chucks are available in various jaw configurations, both standard and extended stroke chucks. TMX Workholding Solutions Ph: 855-869-2425 Web site: www.tmxworkholding.com High-Performance Carbide End Mills Diver family of carbide end mills have an optimized flute profile to allow for extremely effective chip flow. The standard offering for Diver end mills includes corner chamfer and corner radius series. Diver four-flute end mills feature a variable helix design with a unique face geometry allowing for ramping operations up to a 45° plunge angle and drilling to 2 x D. Proprietary nano-Si hard coating and a specialized cutting edge prep provide these end mills with extended tool life for high metal removal rates and improved productivity for milling applications. Guhring Inc. Ph: 800-776-6170 Web site: www.guhring Digital Boring Head, Angle Heads Kaiser's entire digital head lineup will be on display, including the new Series 112 EWD 2-32 made for small machines with tight work envelopes. This is Kaiser's smallest digital precision boring head with a concentric insert holder, and outside the digital vs, analog readout, has exactly the same characteristics as the existing EWN 2-32 boring head. BIG Daishowa will feature extended-reach angle heads designed for drilling and key slotting in deep and hard-to-reach sections of a complexgeometry workpieces. Speroni will also present its newest innovation, the benchtop MAGIS CNC, a tool presetter and measuring systems for numerically controlled operator-independent measuring results in addition to fast, micron-precise axis positioning. Big Kaiser Precision Tooling Inc. Ph: 847-228-7660 Web site: www.bigkaiser.com High-Feed Milling Cutters Hi-FeedMidi family of milling cutters features strong positive rake face angles, four insert indexes, rigid clamping and high tensile screws to provide efficient, cost-effective machining. The Hi-FeedMidi offers ail the advantages of Ingersoll's successful Hi-FeedMini, but with a 0.060" (1.5-mm) depthof-cut capability. This family of cutters is well-suited to work in the Die/ Mold and Aerospace industries, as well as general-purpose machining. It is available in high-density end mill, modular head and face-mill styles with through coolant. The new TBTA-H series of fixed-pocket indexable BTA drillheads range in diameter from 0.984 to 2.559" (25-65 mm) and provide higher accuracy, improved straightness, better surface finish and longer tool life compared to the TBTA-C and TBTA-D series heads. Ingersoll Cutting Tools Ph: 815-387-6600 Web site: www.ingersoll-imc.com Full Line Collets, Guide Bushings Full line of Schlenker collets and guide bushings includes an innovative selection of fully sealed collets made from the finest materials available for lo uninterrupted use. Collets are manufactured to accept polyurethane inserts that grip the bar stock rather than steel as in other designs. This allows cutting softer materials such as aluminum, brass, and synthetics without any marks on the outside surface. The slots of the collet are enclosed with a silicone material. Once the bar is clamped in the polyurethane insert and the collet is closed, it is entirely sealed against contamination. Edge Technologies Ph: 314-692-8388 Web site-, www.edgetechnologies.com Steel Turning Coated Insert Grades Two insert grades, GC4325 and GC4315), feature Inveio coating technology, which brings endurance, predictability and long tool life to steel turning processes. Inveio's unidirectional crystal orientation makes the workhorse-like performance of these grades possible. Normally, the crystal orientation of the CVD alumina coating is random. Sandvik Coromant pioneered a way to control the growth of the crystals, lining them up in the same direction to create a stronger, uniform structure of the coating. These tightly-packed crystals create a strong barrier towards the cutting zone and chip. For example, GC4325 is the first-choice grade for axial and radial turning on a low steel alloy axle. When GC4325 reaches a limit in metal removal rate due to high speed and a long time in the cut, GC4315 withstands the high cutting temperatures that occur. Sandvik Coromant Ph: 201-794-5000 Web site: www.sandvik.coromant.com/us Tools for Micro-Turning Carbide inserts from the S274 tool system are designed with high-precision "p-Finish" to machine extremely small precision parts, reducing production costs related to downtime and increasing process reliability. The micro-grain carbide structure and specially designed geometries are well-suited for machining steels, stainless steel, and brass. A new coating type AC25 (developed for micro turning, grooving, and parting-off applications) resists wear and build-up of material on cutting edges. Precision grinding processes applied to the "p-Finish" inserts guarantee a repeatable center height of ±0.0025 mm. Each cutting edge is inspected under 200x magnification as an additional quality control measure. Once the tool has been setup, no further height adjustments are required when replacing a worn insert. Horn USA Inc. Ph: 888-818-4676 Web site; www.hornusa.com Modular Fixturing Solutions Modular fixturing offers productivity enhancing solutions for processing simple or complex workpieces for machining, welding, inspection, and assembly. Manufacturing capabilities are improved by fixturing technologies that provide secure, precision positioning of workpieces in shops of all sizes. Hands-on tooling displays will be available and application engineers will be on-site to discuss show visitors' customized application requirements. Bluco Corp. Ph: 800-535-0135 Web site; www.bluco.com Toolholding Security ER MicRun Collet System has a TIR of less than 0.00012" (0.003 mm) at 3 x D. The MicRun's self-locking design retalns the collet in the nut for easier insertion and removal with no extractor required. To ensure high repeatability and rigidity, the system is equipped with a special thread that keeps the nut aligned with the holder. MicRun is available in standard taper types as well as standard and mini-nut designs. Also being shown, secuRgrip, _ part of the powRgrip W product line, is an anti-pull system that locks the collet and cutter to the toolholder body to eliminate cutter slippage. A patented locking system includes a small, profiled locking key insert that fits into a standard Weldon end mill flat. secuRgrip has a TIR of 0.0001' (0.003 mm) and enables manufacturers to preset tool heights. Rego-Fix Tool Corp. Ph: 317-870-5959 Web site: www.rego-fix.com Coated Threading Inserts New products ranging from the latest in high-performance coated carbide inserts to extendable deep-reach toolholders and spiral flute inserts for threading, grooving, and chamfering will be featured. BLU inserts feature advanced carbide substrates and multilayer coatings for use in machining both conventional and ultra-hard materials. BLU has increased the thermal barrier to 4200° F and in actual tests delivered 30% more parts at 30% higher speeds. The new HBA grade was developed for superior performance in superalloys like Hastelloy, Inconel, and nickelbase alloys. Visitors will be able to discuss their individual thread-cutting needs at the Carmex Applications Station with application engineers. Carmex Precision Tools LLC Ph: 262-628-5030 Web site:www.ca rmexusa.com Diverse Selection of Rotating Carbide Tools Niagara Cutter will exhibit a diverse selection of rotating carbide tools engineered to maximize productivity in specific materials and operations in parent company Seco Tools LLC booth. Included will be the S738 and S938 multiflute solid-carbide end mills for titanium and other challenging materials; MZN 410R and 510R high-feed solid-carbide end mills aimed at moldmaking operations; and NS240R solid carbide long-flute finishing end mills for peripheral finish milling involving long axial engagement. The seven-flute S738/S738R and nine-flute S938/S938R solid-carbide end mills feature unequal flute spacing that reduces vibrations and produces excellent surface finish. The seven-flute cutters are available in diameters ranging from 0.25 to 0.5" (5-12 mm), while the nine-flute cutters are between 0.625 and 1" (15.8-25.4 mm) in diameter. Aerospace corner radii and AITiN coating are standard. Niagara Cutter Ph: 800-861-6111 Web site: www.niagaracutter.com Large-Diameter Drill Cartridges Cartridges for its TungDrillBig series allow customers to use TungSix-Drill (TDS) inserts with TungDrillBig drill bodies in addition to previously available cartridges that use TungdrillTwisted (TDX) inserts. The TDS cartridge uses an economical, rigid six-cornered WWMU-type insert for TungSixDrill; the TDX cartridge uses four-cornered XPM-type inserts for TungdrillTwisted. The increase in the number of applicable inserts allows selection between the two cartridges, depending on the application, machine rigidity, and material to be cut. To minimize tool inventory, TungDrillBig bodies are available in only five variations. With the use of setting plates, the customer can adjust the diameter from 2 to 3 1/4" (51-82 mm). Drill bodies are designed to supply coolant directly to the cutting edge. Tungaloy America Ph: 888-554-8394 Web site: www.tungaloyamerica.com Innovative Toolholding, Workholding High-precision toolholding and workholding products include the Preci-Flex modular quick-change tooling system which features adapters for holding different cutting tool and shank designs. The adapters' common connecting feature locks into a standard base unit on the machine turret, enabling tool/adapter assemblies to be preset offline then quickly switch in and out of the base unit. Tool positions repeat within ±3 pm, eliminating the need to recenter, touch off, or make test cuts. The compact Eppinger C3, C4 and C5 connection base holder makes fast and simple tool changes possible and can handle larger workpieces easily. Deco-Flex modular adapters for Swiss automatic machine tools increase manufacturing flexibility. Three Gressel workpiece clamping systems, Gripo that clamps by tension rather than compression and produces no deflection to the vise baseplate, G repos five-axis power vises, and Solinos for small parts will be exhibited. Exsys Tool Inc. Ph: 352-588-4345 Web site: www.exsys-tool.com Mega Through-Hole Air-Operated Chuck The new UPR mega through-hole, self-contained air chuck exhibits advancements in functionality and value and is well-suited for oil pipe applications. The UPR series chucks are designed with a larger through hole than the earlier UBR models, accommodating workpiece diameters ranging from 4 1/2 to 20" (114-508 mm) per API standards. The UPR models are available as turnkey packages; which includes a spindle adapter, antirotation bracket, and air control unit. Kitagawa NorthTech Inc. Ph: 847-310-8787 Web site: www.kitagawa.com Rotary Table for Smaller Parts The Quad 5C rotary provides an optimal way to hold smaller parts by using a conventional 5C collet or chuck. Chucks can be threaded to the 2 3/16H-10 spindle nose. The four gang configuration is designed to increase productivity for large volume applications in which tool change times can be significantly reduced as well as eliminating costly part setup operations. The air collet closer, features an impressive 3000 lb (1360 kg) of thrust @ 100 psi (6.8 bar), increasing part holding force and reducing the operator fatigue vs. manual versions. Air collet closer design retains its holding force even with air pressure variations or a complete loss of air pressure. Spring-less return prevents nuisance collet sticking with the 5C. The 5C Quad unit can be driven with a stand-alone USB indexer or provided with servomotors compatible with machines with various CNC controls. Calmotion LLC Ph: 818-357-5826 Web site: www.calmotion.com Drilling Solutions CombiCham is a new drilling solution for 1.125-2" (28.5-51-mm) diameter holes in a drilling depth of up to 5xD. These drills feature a pilot SumoCham drillhead and standard square precision ground inserts with a wiper in various sizes, made from IC808 Su motee PVD-coated grade. The drill body features two polished flutes with variable flute geometry for optimized chip evacuation. Two peripheral coolant nozzles provide high coolant flow directly to the cutting zone and are suitable for MQL coolant type. The Dove IQdrill family for the drilling range of 1.299-1.575" (33-40 mm) has 3 and 5x length to diameter ratios. The Dove IQdrill features a unique design, utilizing the carbide flexibility for self-locking, eliminating the need for clamping accessories. The drill flutes have twisted coolant nozzles and carry indexable spade type drilling heads. Iscar Metals Inc. Ph: 817-258-3200 Web site: www.iscar.com Deep-Hole Drilling System The APX modular drilling system is designed for depths beyond the range of a traditional 1C drill. The diameter range of the product is 1.500-4.000" (38-101.6 mm) with depths of 5,8 or lOx diameter. The tool uses a fixed series body, with various heads that determine the cutting diameter. An "X" locator on the head to body connection allows for simple assembly and superior strength. The locking screws position the head for a secure connection with minimal run-out. Bodies are available from stock with a 2" (51-mm) flanged shank, 50-mm flanged shank, and a CAT 50 integral shank. They have drill depths up to 28" (711.2 mm). Each body will cover approximately 0.275" (7-mm) in diameter, and is designed with coolant through the shank. Allied Machine & Engineering Ph: 330-343-4283 Web site: www.alliedmachine.com Advanced Chamfer Geometry Taps Z-Taps featuring GLT-1, an advanced multilayered coating, are designed with an advanced chamfer geometry and rake/flute form for threading stainless steel, high-strength alloys, tool steels, and cast steels. GLT-1 multilayered coating produces a consistent, controllable chip formation that is released smoothly for fast and efficient chip removal. GLT-1 is structured with advanced heat-resisting characteristics, along with an outer antifriction layer that combines to produce exceptional wear resistance and sliding properties that result in improved tool life, reduced torque, optimized chip evacuation and superior thread finish. Z-Taps are available in through-hole and blind-hole designs for thread lengths up to 3 x D. A full line of sizes from no 4 to %' (19 mm) are available in UNC, UNF, and Metric Fine and Coarse. Emuge Corp. Ph: 800-323-3013 Web site: www.emuge.com Tools of Mass Production CGC Tool will exhibit end mills and drills and feature its Gorilla Mill and a number of its existing product lines. The company will also unveil its new seven-flute end mill, which it calls "the savage, untamed, but highly adaptable-Baboon." CGC Tool end mills and drills are designed on a 3D CAD simulator, then crafted on state-of-the-art auto loading CNC cutter grinders to ensure absolute perfection and repeatability. CGC Tool Ph: 866-888-9600 Web site: www.cgctool.com Lightweight Tooling Columns Lightweight Tenzaloy tooling columns, which are one-third the weight of equivalent cast iron versions, enable manufacturers to decrease wear and tear on their machines and pallet systems without compromising the strength and vibration dampening characteristics that cast iron fixtures exhibit. Their lighter weight also enables a higher percentage of the pallet payload to be utilized on parts instead of fixturing and workholding. In addition to custom made to order columns, Abbott is now stocking pre-machined square and two-sided 400 and 500-mm tombstones with universal mounting patterns, which allow the fixture to work with virtually any machine tool brand/model. Abbott Workholding Products Ph: 785-776-8555 Web site: www.abbottworkholding.com UV Adhesive Workholding System The Blue Photon workholding system allows gripping and holding one side of the part, eliminating the need for opposing clamps and work supports. Blue Photon's workholding technology uses a proprietary UV workholding adhesive to grip and hold parts in as little as 30 seconds, securely locking them in place without distortion and part movement. The system doesn't use clamps or work supports that often restrict cutting tool access to the part. The system uses a transfer tool, which incorporates a zero point system such as Erowa or System 3R. Once the transfer tool is bonded to the part in the bond station the part is easily loaded and moved throughout the manufacturing process. Blue Photon Technology and Workholding Systems LLC Ph: 855-777-2040 Web site: www.bluephotongrip.com Coolant-Fed Clamps Coolant-fed clamps have a unique design that doesn't require changing or modifying the toolholder. They easily connect to existing coolant pumps on manual lathes with good coolant flow. Simply replace your current top clamp with our new coolant-fed clamp and have a direct coolant feed to the cutting edge for internal and external applications. All the plumbing hardware required for high pressure applications is available. The new design is currently available for the Flo-Lock/Chip-Flo line. Tool-Flo Manufacturing Inc. Ph: 713-941-1080 Web site: www.toolflo.com Built-In ER Connection Eco Line features the world's first built-in ER-connection enabling the tool to be affixed to an ER collet chuck. This innovative connection allows users to save on tooling costs by eliminating the need for a master shank, extensions, or reductions. A breakthrough clamping system, featuring a chuck cone grip and face contact, allows for impressive rotational accuracy, maximum rigidity, and substantial retention force. FRI America Ph: 877-374-8005 Web site: www.eri-america.com High-Speed Center Drill KEO Cutters introduces the 8" (203-mm) long series highspeed-steel center drill, which is designed with spiral flutes and comes in various standard sizes. The KEO long series provides a high-quality center hole that suits most applications with the extra length allowing access to difficult-to-reach areas. KEO Cutters Ph: 586-771-2823 Web site: www.keocutters.com Quick-Jaw Change System Pronto quick-change jaw has a changeover time of 5 seconds per jaw, offering turbocharged setup times for all standard lathe chucks with fine serrations of 1/16" x 90° and 1.5 mm x 60°. The quick-change retrofit set consists of support jaws and clamping inserts. It is suitable for OD clamping of premachined and finished parts. By using the interchangeable insert, the clamping range can be extended by up to 16 mm, without having to reset the supporting jaw, an increase of 300% in comparison to conventional lathe chucks. For jaw changes with exact repeat accuracy, the locking is released with an Allen key. The jaw is removed and replaced by another, eliminating incorrect positioning. In locked condition, a six-sided form-fit clamping ensures maximum process stability, and provides high force and torque transmission. Schunk Inc. Ph: 800-772-4865 Web site: www.schunk.com Miniature End Mills The new Micro 100 MEF family of tools are all two-fluted miniature end mills available in both inch and metric sizes starting as small as 0.0100" (0.25 mm) in cutter diameter. These high-precision miniature mills are well-suited for finishing and semifinishing cuts in hardened materials Rc 45-68 materials. Their Extra Fine carbide substrate also makes them well-suited for moldmaking. Micro 100 Tool Corp. Ph: 208-888-7310 Web site: www.microlOO.com Simplified Manifold Mounting TuffLink 360 defines the future of link clamp flexibility and effectiveness. The innovative and exclusive rotary lug allows lever positioning anywhere in a 360° rotation, simplifies manifold mounting, permits last minute changes to lever position, and accommodates any unexpected variations. Vektek Inc. Ph: 800-992-0236 Web site: www.vektek.com Tooholder Enhancing Technology Tooling performance is enhanced by lowering toolholder harmonics and improving toolholder rigidity, leading to in- creased spindle life, improved tool life and better finishes. JM Performance Products High Torque Retention Knobs have a patent-pending design that places the force of the threads into a deeper cross-section of material. The precision design of the knob prevents the toolholder from expanding. Proper torque is critical to the installation and performance of High Torque Retention Knobs. A torque chart is provided for exact installation of each knob per machine application. High Torque Retention Knobs work in all toolholders built to specifications and are available in over 300 different designs. JM Performance Products Ph: 440-357-1234 Web site: www.jmperformanceproducts.com High-Performance Drill Line Cyclone CXD is a new double-margin drill that has been added to MA Ford's High Performance Drill line. CXD features and benefits include new lower thrust point geometry for better performance in titanium and stainless steel and carbon steels and an enhanced double margin allowing quicker engagement in the hole and improved hole finishes. The CDX features the Altima Plus ALTiN multilayer coating for higher heat resistance. Enhanced surface finish technology pre and post-coating benefits coating adhesion and enhances chip evacuation. MA Ford Ph: 800-553-8024 Web site: www.maford.com High-Tech Coating Nanomold Red coating is designed for mold and die applications to address the market requirement for long running tools in semifinishir and finishing operations in molds. Features of the new LMT Kieninger Nanomold Red coating include, a four-layer structure with a hard shell and soft core, Red surface color and multiple ballnose and backdraft geometries. Offered in both WPR ballnose and WPB backdraft style inserts the Nanomold Red coating provides production security in semifinishing and finishing of steel, cast steel, hardened steel and high-temperature alloys. LMT USA Ph: 847-693-3270 Web site: www.lmtusa.com Six-Jaw Equalizing Chuck The SJL 6-jaw (2+2+2) Equalizing Chuck is a high-precision power chuck that is designed for clamping deformed components while providing the flexibility to hold workpieces as a true 6-jaw self-centering chuck. The chuck is specifically designed with a centrifugal force compensation system that reduces the effects of centrifugal force, allowing for higher speeds and feeds, greatly reducing production time. The 2+2+2 equalization capability ensures that all six jaws are in contact with the workpiece at all times, minimizing any deformations or inaccuracies of the component and making it ideal for clamping raw materials. The six-jaw self-centering option utilizes a concentric clamp with all six jaws, allowing it to hold round, machined diameters and thin-walled workpieces with equal wall thickness. The SJL chuck is available in sizes ranging from 225 to 400 mm. SMW Autoblok Ph: 847-215-0591 Web site: www.smwautoblok.com Advanced Workholding Products The new Cobra vise is a five-axis dovetail vise that provides up to 4000 lb (1814 kg) of precision clamping force without distorting workpieces, especially for high-speed, complex, small part precision machining. The Cobra's unique, onehalf inch movable jaw stroke allows precise raw stock clamping with less material prep for fast positioning in the vise jaws. It is 2" (51-mm) wide and handles part widths from 1.375 to 1.800" (35-45 mm). The Chameleon vise is designed for tool room, knee mill applications and use on smaller CNC machining tables. The Chameleon Vise is 3.5" (89-mm) wide with a 4" (101.6 -mm) jaw opening, mounts easily upright and on both sides and delivers up to 5000 lb (2268 kg) of precision clamping force. Also shown will the new Sidewinder SDW35-Vise, and the VersatileLock vises that are available in four 8" (203- mm) vise models Kurt Manufacturing Co. Ph: 877-226-7823 Web site: www.kurtworkholding.com Light-Duty Angle Heads TA CP light-duty series angle heads are designed for use on small vertical machining centers to reduce time and costs in mechanical machining by avoiding additional setups and operations. TA CP heads are suitable for drilling, tapping, boring, and light milling operations and will be available with different types and sizes of shanks and also in extended versions. The use of a new Aluminum Airborne and FEA simulation (Finite Element Analysis) reduce weight of the TA CP angle heads, which still have excellent mechanical rigidity. A new torque arm design allows for faster setup. The angle head is supplied with standard stop block, or on request the angle heads are available with a stop block suitable for the most popular vertical machining centers. OMG North America Ph: 866-440-8519 Web site: www.omgamerica.com Four New Tooling Systems Both Benz LinA and LinS broaching tools perform ID and OD broaching with one tool, reducing cycle time and eliminating wear on guideways and spindle bearings. ID and OD keyways, splines, torx, and hex shapes can all be machined with the same tool. The LinA broaching system changes the rotary motion of the live tool turret into linear motion for broach and spline machining on turning centers. The LinS broaching tool system enables programmers to broach splines, torx, hex and keyways on their machining centers. The Benz C-axis Angle Head can be rotated to predetermined positions automati- cally while mounted in the machine using the Caxis of the machine spindle. The Solidfix modular quick-change system enables users to change tools in 10-15 seconds using adapters that hold a variety of tools. Benz Inc. Metal Division Ph: 704-529-45300 Web site: www.benz-inc.com Grooving Tools that Can Bore Thinbit MiniGROOVE'N TURN inserts for grooving, face grooving, threading, and boring are designed for those applications requiring the ability to both groove and bore. The grooving and face grooving tools are available in sizes 0.004 through 0.125" (0.10-3.0 mm) in 0.001" (0.03-mm) increments. Face grooving tools have major diameters starting at 0.415" (10.5 mm). Threading tools can produce nine threads per inch and greater. All MiniGROOVE'N TURN inserts are capable of working against a shoulder. Toolholders are available in steel, carbide and heavy metal with 1/4 through 5/8" (6-16-mm) diameters and are available for shipment in 24 hours. Inserts are made from two grades of impact-resistant, submicron grain carbide. Custom geometries include radius, lead angles, modified threading and clearance angles and are available in 72 hours. Thinbit/Kaiser Tool Co. Inc. Ph: 260-484-3620 Web site: www.thinbit.com Bolt-On Trunnion Tables Bolt-on trunnion tables are designed to maximize four-axis machining centers by making machining six sides of the workpiece possible in one setup. Heavy-duty tables are customizable in made-to-order sizes or are available in standard sizes for popular vise models. Quick-change tables are changed over in 60 second with ±0.0005" (0.013-mm) repeatability. Martin Manufacturing Ph: 859-727-9900 Web site: www.trunniontable.com (c) 2014 Society of Manufacturing Engineers (publishers) |