Product News

Fly Cutter Sets; Minimum Head Diameter (Inch): 3/4; Maximum Head Diameter (Inch): 2-1/2; Shank Diameter (Inch): 1/2; 5/8; Minimum Tool Bit Size (Inch): 3/16; Maximum Tool Bit Size (Inch): 1/2; Number of Bits Per Cutter: 1.

Conventional "bump" knurling methods are undesirable for smaller diameter parts because the forces deflect the workpiece, according to Genevieve Swiss Industries Inc., Westfield, Mass. To control this problem, the company recommends using a straddle knurl holder to provide support to the workpiece while the knurling operation is performed.

Morse Cutting Tools has a companion for its popular SHEARTAP, the new SHEARDRILL. The SHEARTAP is a go-to tool in the Morse Tap Offering and like its companion, the SHEARDRILL, is designed to run in a wide variety of materials providing a performance production solution. 

Even with minimal runout near the nose of the holder, conventional collet holders frequently see larger runout when measured at the cutting edge of longer tools. NT Tool’s original “R” Zero system eliminates this problem by utilizing a four-point adjustment mechanism to adjust runout at the tool tip to as low as 0µm to 2µm.

The new Top Cut 4 indexable drilling platform from WIDIA is targeted to end users that machine a broad assortment of products and need one drill for a variety of drilling applications and workpiece materials. 

J. Schneeberger Machinen AG offers two new grinding machines: the Gemini NGM (pictured) and the Sirius NGS. With both machines, space requirement was give special attention to achieve smallest footprint with a large work envelope. 

Deemed the most compact laser production center in diamond tool manufacturing, the new EWAG LASER LINE PRECISION serves as an alternative to conventional grinding and eroding methods that are unable to handle the level of precision required for processing complex cutting contours and narrow tool tolerances in CBN, PCD and CVD-­D materials. 

Walter Tools, Waukesha, Wis., recently introduced its new Advance product line, which the company claims increases tool life up to 50 percent. The MC251 Advance solid carbide milling cutters from Walter's Prototyp brand is said to be the ideal geometry for machining stainless materials from material group ISO M and for secondary applications in ISO S materials, according to the company.

RÖHM Products of America the new, customizable RRMG synthetic gripper.

Okuma America Corp. introduces ServoNavi, which improves cycle times and accuracy when machining heavy parts.

A water wall boiler maintenance tool that mounts securely to the tube I.D. for removing membrane, cladding, and beveling simultaneously with minimal vibration is available from ESCO Tool.

The Eldorado M75-30T from Kays Engineering Inc. is a twin-spindle gundrilling machine widely used for the manufacture of orthopedic implants, including femur nails and bone screws.

Techniks offers small, powerful EZ-Lift Magnets.

The OMAX 55100 JetMachining Center is the largest of the company's cantilever-style machines.

Air-operated bench presses from Palmgren reduce the cost of both implementation and production in assembly and pressing operations.

3D Systems has begun shipping the latest version of GibbsCAM, its software for production machining.

Huot's new TriScoot is constructed of sturdy 16-gauge steel with three flat shelves for maximum capacity.

J.W. Winco Inc. offers GN 71752 fork heads (yokes), plain fork type, steel or stainless steel, in inch sizes.

The new FIGA Shop-Floor CMM from COORD3 has been developed for the production shop and will perform most demanding production gauging applications.

With its CB7015 indexable insert, Sandvik Coromant offers a cost-efficient, time-saving tool for hard-part turning.