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Five Axis 1 Dec 2020

Double Column Roughs and Finishes Press Dies in One Setup

The MCR-S double column machining center from Okuma America Corporation reduces cycle time by 25%.

Automation 30 Nov 2020

FMS Load Handler Targets Machine Tools Without Automatic Pallet Changers

The DMC-APC from Fastems can be configured into an FMS and load machine tools directly and act as an automatic pallet changer. Improved speed, machine tool utilization and reduced cost.

Mold Components 30 Nov 2020

Ease Core-Pulling Installation with Compact Undercut-Relief Device

Patent-pending mechanism simplifies design, machining, installation vs. traditional slides/lifters, eliminates components and uses less space without sacrificing reliability.

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Cutting Tools 27 Nov 2020

Robust Exchangeable Head Drill Design Prevents Drill Corner Fracture Damage

The enhanced design of Tungaloy’s DMH drill head addresses issues that inflicts severe impact and damage on drill corners and result in short, unstable tool life.

Cutting Tools 25 Nov 2020

Through-Coolant and ER-Style Saw Arbors Advance Productivity

RobbJack unveils the the through-coolant slitting saw arbor and ER-style collet integrated saw arbor, which advance productivity and common saw failures.

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Cutting Tools 24 Nov 2020

Predictive Tooling Calculator Reduces Production Costs, Improves Quality

The digital tool from Machine Metrics diagnoses, predicts and avoids tool damage and quality issues with a specific list of variables.

3D Printing 24 Nov 2020

Metal Binder Jetting System Features Enhanced Resolution

Desktop Metal’s Shop System uses binder jetting technology to 3D print metal parts at exceptional finenesses and resolutions up to 1600 DPI.

3D Printing 23 Nov 2020

Agemaspark Purchases 3D Metal Printing Machine, Improves Efficiency of Mold Tool

The EOS 290 enables manufacturing of mold tools through a conformal cooling technique to produce laser-sintered inserts. The technique improves efficiency of a mold tool by as much as 20%.

Cutting Tools 23 Nov 2020

DrillForce-Meister Tackles Large Diameter Flat Bottom Hole Drilling

Tungaloy’s exchangeable head drill series adds SMF-style flat head drill tips for more efficient holemaking ranging from 20.0 mm to 40.0 mm in diameter.