Sandvik, the global tool manufacturing and knowledge company recently decided to take a closer look at the macro trends influencing the future of the manufacturing industry. “Traditionally the manufacturing industry has been conservative in exploring new opportunities. Now, the situation is different. Simply put, the world is moving at a much faster pace than before. In order to develop future solutions and meeting customer demands, industry leaders have to be perceptive and forward (...)
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Safe-λock™ increases productivity during roughing
The demand for heavy-duty cutting is standard in the aerospace and energy industries. Tool producers have historically reacted to these requirements with advancements on materials, coatings and geometries. ATI Stellram is now releasing solid carbide end mills with the Haimer Safe-λock™system to the market. XE, XER and RSM Aerospace solid carbide end mills from ATI Stellram will be available with the new pull out protection Safe-Lock™ that has been developed from the tool holding specialist (...)
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Skiving and roller burnishing tool faster than honing
Sandvik Coromant has introduced a new range of skiving and roller burnishing tools that allow manufacturers to finish cylinder bores in machine times of up to 90 per cent less than conventional honing techniques. Furthermore, thanks to enhanced process security, faster cycle times are achieved without any detriment to extremely accurate finished tube diameters. Using Sandvik Coromant skiving and roller burnishing tools offers machine shops the highest process security for producing a true, (...)
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New line of high precision holders for Picco inserts
The growing demands for high accuracy and flexibility in clamping orientation have led Iscar to develop a new advanced line of Picco holders. The Piccoace features a unique patented clamping system which sets new standards for three highly important properties: accuracy, rigidity and flexibility of clamping orientation. Quick and easy The Piccoace consists of two main parts: a body and an eccentric cap. When the cap is turned (using the wrench), the eccenter moves a special locking shim (...)
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Innovative small series mould saves time and costs
The innovative small series mould K3600/… has been coordinated exclusively by Hascoto the new Clever Mold System CMS from B&R and developed for the cost-effective production of practical small production runs to save time and costs in mouldmaking and tooling design. K3600/… allows users to change the mould quickly and efficiently on all conventional injection moulding systems equipped with the respective clamping system. In the CMS it has been possible to integrate many standard (...)
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ISO inserts soon available from stock at Innotools
The company based in Le Locle always proposes new idea when it comes to better serve its clients. From 2013, this dynamic SME will offer ISO turning inserts available from stock. To discuss about that as well as about Conceptools and Innotools’ actuality we’ve met with Mr. David Millet, the director of the two companies. You choose the tool you need, fill your specific information and send the form back to Conceptools/Innotools. To order tailor-made tools is as easy as that. In the news for (...)
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New guide-bush holder available…
In recent years we have reported the development of R. Frein CNC Service. This company started by offering customer service and overhaul for ENC and Deco machines. Last year it opened a new overhaul facility in the industrial zone of Delémont and since that time, machines have flooded there. Today the company presents its own products to complement its offer. Meeting with Mr. Raphaël Frein its Director. "Every week for years we have been overhauling guide-bush holders for Deco 10 and we‘ve (...)
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New and expanded holemaking portfolio
In an increasingly complex manufacturing marketplace, industrial technology innovator Kennametal presents its new product range. Marked by “Different Thinking,” the Kennametal lineup includes innovative modular drills, first-to-market asymmetric Y-TECH™ drills, proprietary flat-bottom drills, solid-carbide taps particularly for mild steels, and much more. Godrill Microdrill – starting from 1mm these drills are certainly micro for the manufacturer more used to bigger sizes. Support everywhere (...)
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Winning Combination for Machining Stainless Steel
Following the introduction of grade IC6015, Iscar is introducing an additional new, Sumo Tec CVD coated grade, IC6025, which was developed for machining stainless steel at moderate cutting speeds for stable or unstable conditions. The new grade IC6025 covers the application range of ISO (M20-35), used for roughing and interrupted cuts as well as applications at medium to low cutting speeds. It is composed of a cobalt enriched outer layer substrate, with MT TiCN and alpha Al2O3 coating with (...)
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To face materials difficult to machine
In the sector of mechanical engineering, automotive and medical technologies, new high-tech materials set the tone. At the same time, demand is moving towards more accuracy and more tight tolerances, requiring rethinking and continuously optimizing existing tooling systems. By launching the 638 EVO-Line range, Zecha Hartmetall-Werkzeugfabrikation GmbH expands its portfolio of products and offers new solutions to machine difficult materials. The tools of the 638 EVO-Line shine because of (...)