Cutting Tools

Cutting Tools

Internal Threading Made Easy

New advances in thread milling technology allow moldmakers to meet the challenges of threading difficult materials.

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Cutting Tools

Milling Advances Increase Productivity

Keeping on top of new advances in cutting tools can keep moldmakers profitable.

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Cutting Tools

Thermal Toolholding Yields Benefits for Moldmakers

By using thermal toolholding, moldmakers can achieve improved accuracy and greater tool life, as well as better mold surface finish.

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Cutting Tools

Keeping Your Balance

With the ever-growing popularity of high-speed machining, proper tool balancing has become a crucial element in moldmaking. However, it is important to know your options before purchasing a balancing system.

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Part 2: New Tool Concepts for Machining Dies and Molds

The use of multifunction inserts is a significant geometrical development - making it possible to machine various operations with a single insert.

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Cutting Tools

New Tool Concepts for Machining Dies and Molds

The development and introduction of new insert and tool geometries for machining dies, molds and housing is an ongoing process - improving performance, tool life, surface quality and economy.

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Cutting Tools

How to Control Excessive Tool Wear

By calculating feeds and speeds properly, moldmakers can reduce tooling costs, have less machine downtime and see less scrap due to worn tools.

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Basics

Choosing a High-Speed Spindle for Moldmaking

Many factors - such as mounting style and lubrication choices - need to be considered when choosing a high-speed spindle.

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Cutting Tools

How to Lower Leadtimes Through Spindle Retrofits

By adding a secondary high-speed spindle to their machining centers, moldmakers can gain higher speeds at a lower cost.

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Cutting Tools

The Basics of Tool Management

Proper tool management is the key to saving money - and maybe even saving your business.

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IMCO
Specialized Plastic Packaging for Cutting Tools
Ingersoll Cutting Tools
Iscar
Horn USA
CERATIZIT
Kyocera SGS
Sumitomo
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