Drilling

Toolmakers tout nonround coolant orifices

A circular shape provides multiple benefits in the machining world. For example, round inserts are stronger than inserts with any other shape. However, when it comes to coolant channels in cutting tools and toolholders, channels that don’t have circular cross sections can enhance operations.

CTE+ Product Demo: CrazyDrill from Mikron Corp. Monroe

Using its Crazy Drill Cool SST-Inox, Mikron Corp. Monroe demonstrates fast drilling in stainless steel, heat-resistant superalloys and more.

Kyocera Has New Metalworking Tech at JIMTOF 2016

Kyocera Group is exhibiting a range of newly developed metalworking tools at the Japan trade show JIMTOF 2016. These will include the new CA3 Series CVD coated carbide indexable cutting tool inserts for cast iron machining; the Magic Drill DRA, a high-performance modular drill; and the MFH Micro, a tiny-caliber high-feed cutting tool.

Heimatec features custom live, static tooling at IMTS 2016

Heimatec President Preben Hansen covers the company's assortment of standard and customized live and static tooling, including angle head and the company's patented UTEC quick-change tooling, during a video interview conducted during IMTS 2016 by Bernard & Company, an industrial advertising and public relations agency.

A tale of two cutting tools: solid and indexable-insert drills

09/01/2016

Author:

Gary Kirchoff

A look at the strengths and weaknesses of solid and indexable-insert drills.

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Lockheed Martin receives mfg. leadership awards

The Manufacturing Leadership Council recognized Lockheed Martin with four awards in three manufacturing categories.

Kennametal to cut 1,000 jobs due to drilling slowdown

Pittsburgh-based Kennametal Inc. says it's cutting 1,000 jobs over the next 15 months, citing weak demand for the coal-mining and gas-drilling cutting tools it makes.

Drilling stack materials

06/01/2016

Author:

William Leventon

The aircraft industry now has the means to precisely machine multilayer material combinations. These combinations, called stack materials, include several thin layers of different materials. Aircraft skin, for example, could consist of titanium, aluminum and composite layers, according to Lee Coleman, automation division manager for Suhner Manufacturing Inc., Rome, Ga.

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Why Shops Are Replacing Gundrills with Solid-Carbide Drills

01/01/2010

A growing number of machine shops are switching from gundrills to solid-carbide drills for deep-hole applications.

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Drilling more for less

08/01/2010

END USER: Western Forge & Flange Co., (800) 352-6433, www.western-forge.com. CHALLENGE: Reduce tooling costs when drilling forged materials. SOLUTION: TiAlN-coated drills with two square indexable inserts. SOLUTION PROVIDER: Komet of America Inc., (847) 923-8400, www.komet.com

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