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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

Ganesh Industrial Supply Inc. offers the VFM-7039 machine tool with 70.86" X 39.37 travel, CAT 40 spindle and 12,000-rpm spindle speed.

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

Perceptron Inc. has launched the AutoScan Collaborative RoboGauge that extends further its family of next generation industrial gauging products to include automated robotic 3D scanning for dimensional measurement and gauging applications on the manufacturing floor.

GenSwiss announces less than 3-week delivery times for Utilis application-specific inserts used with Utlilis thread whirling rings and attachments in Swiss-type machines.

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

The DoALL 2613-D36 vertical band saw is designed to cut brittle, dusty material where the dust is highly abrasive and may be flammable.

JM Performance Products Inc.'s toolholder test can be used to determine if manufacturing problems are a result of a machine issue or a tooling issue.

The TDM Tool Crib Module from TDM Systems organizes tools and production resources including those tools that are located off-site.

Kurt's line up provides machinists with a wide array of holding options for their workpieces being machined on small CNC tables.

NT Tool offers its R-Zero runout adjustment system in its CTZ toolholders for large cutting tool diameters.

For the production of homokinetic joints of hardened steel, numerous automotive manufacturers and suppliers rely on ballnose milling cutters from the MAPAL CPMill program.

With ZEISS PiWeb, ZEISS has now enhanced its software for quality data management.