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.

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.

toolcraft is now once again investing in the future and will take its first step towards Industry 4.0 in early 2016.

The upgraded C6915 control cabinet Industrial PC from Beckhoff, which measures only 48 x 164 x 119mm (without mounting plate), is the most compact model in the Beckhoff Industrial PC (IPC) range.

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

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

Pfannenberg introduced PATROL model PA X 1-05, an audible alarm sounder with flashing strobe light.

Theorem's latest Publish 3D V18.3 is now available with new and improved product features and enhancements for the CATIA Composer user needing to work with JT data.

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

Techniks offers mold clamping magnets for all sizes of injection mold machines.

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

Mitsubishi Materials announces the expansion of BC8110 coated PCBN grade for high-hardened steel turning.

J.W. Winco Inc. offers GN 927.7 stainless steel clamping levers with eccentrical cam with stainless steel contact plate, tapped type, in inch and metric sizes.

Harvey Tool has released its fall 2015 catalog.