Cutting Tools
2022 Sourcing & Technology Guide: Cutting Tools
Cutting tools are used on machine tools to cut metal, and are one component of the overall mold machining process to consider when looking to improve speeds, feeds, wear and surface finish.
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Ball-End Tool Contours, Chamfers and Finishes in One Pass for Most Materials
The new IMCO Carbide Tool Pow•R•Arc end mill, to be shown at IMTS 2022, emphasizes speed for moldmakers. The cutter is able to run and increase feed rates to machine one’s mold up to five times faster than a four-flute tool.
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Metric-Diamond-Coated End Mills for Graphite Electrode Machining
As the industry continues to adopt graphite electrodes, Crystallume introduces its high-precision, tight-tolerance coated end mills to meet moldmaking needs.
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Rough and Mirror-Finish Face Milling Performed with Same Cutter
Live demonstrations will be given for YG-1’s FM10 PNMU indexable inserts and cutter at IMTS 2022, displaying the cutting tool’s ability to face mill and ensure a high surface finish in the same cutter, an important benefit for mold builders.
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Coolant Retrofit Systems, Collets, Precision Probing Expand Toolholding Offerings
Rego-Fix extends beyond precision toolholding, featuring its 3D-EdgeMaster measuring device, expansion of internal coolant retrofit systems, coolant collets and more at IMTS 2022.
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New Innovations in Mold Design, Milling Cutters, 3D Scanning
MoldMaking Technology compiles a number of digital-only products from the past month, including mold design software, laser metrology 3D scanners, milling cutters and more.
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Five-Flute End Mill Delivers Dynamic Performance
The new M.A. Ford TuffCut XV Series XV5CB end mill was designed with a thick core for exceptional metal removal and aggressive stepover capabilities.
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Indexable Milling Grades Achieve 30% Longer Tool Life
New Kennametal KCK20B and KCKP10 grades offer higher wear resistance without the need for insert change, increasing productivity in cast iron and compacted graphite cast iron machining.
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Inserts Improve High-Feed Milling Performance in Exotic Materials
The Tungaloy DoFeed high-feed milling cutter series now offers new LNMU0303UER inserts available in Size 03 for a smaller approach angle, effectively cutting loads, minimizing damage and ultimately improving tool life.
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Upgrade Your Moldmaking Processes With New Innovations
Read up on new innovations, including modular sorting systems, monitoring platforms for injection molders, indexable milling cutters and more.
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