Articles & Columns | Cutting Tool Engineering
WEBSep 4, 2024 · Precise measurement for precise production. Read Entire issue. 07/22/2024. Data allows cutting tool manufacturer to provide detailed performance comparisons between different tools and application-specific solutions. Read Article.
A brief introduction to the basics of live tooling
WEBMay 01, 2019 - 03:00pm. Live tooling, as the name implies, is specifically driven by the CNC and the turret of various spindle and powered subspindle configurations on CNC lathes to perform various operations while the workpiece remains in orientation to the main spindle. These devices, whether BMT or VDI, are also called driven tools, as ...
Metalworking's Leading Publication | Cutting Tool Engineering
WEBWe offer in-depth articles, case studies, product reviews, industry news, and expert insights to help readers stay updated on the latest advancements, trends, and best practices in cutting tool technology and machining processes. Cutting Tool Engineering is your one-stop shop for everything related to metalworking and machining.
Understanding the Identification System for Indexable Inserts
WEBOct 1, 2014 · According to ANSI B212.4-2002 standard, identification of the indexable insert includes 10 positions denoted by a capital letter. Each position (from 1 to 10) defines a characteristic of the insert in the following order: – Shape; – Clearance; – Tolerance class; – Type; – Size; – Thickness; – Cutting-point configuration;
BMT65 Tool Holders | Cutting Tool Engineering - ctemag.com
WEBFeb 3, 2022 · 800-866-5872. Fax. 585-425-7542. View Website. Send Email. View Buyers Guide. February 03, 2022. Parlec, a member of Techniks Tool Group, has release a line of made-in-USA BMT65 tool holders made from ductile iron. According to Parlec, ductile iron has 6.6X the vibration damping properties of alloy …
NOVO | Cutting Tool Engineering
WEBSep 13, 2013 · Toll Free Phone. 800-446-7738. Fax. 724-539-5022. View Website. Send Email. View Buyers Guide. September 13, 2013. Tool selection, tool configuration, and the best applicable tooling advice based on the customer's part and process requirements are all at the touch of a few mouse clicks in Kennametal's revolutionary NOVO.
Turning Vertical | Cutting Tool Engineering
WEBFeb 1, 2011 · Turning Vertical. Author Cutting Tool Engineering. Published. February 01, 2011 - 11:15am. Courtesy of Mazak. The Megaturn Nexus 900 VTL from Mazak turns large parts in a comparatively compact machine envelope. Turning a lathe vertical can be a productivity turn for the better—for large and small parts. The …
Understanding tapered spindle connections | Cutting Tool …
WEBDecember 01, 2014 - 10:30am. Cutting tools are most commonly mounted in a machine tool spindle using toolholders, which provide the interface between a variety of cutting tool geometries and the common spindle nose. While some tools connect directly to the spindle via bolting, for example, that is unusual. Toolholders simultaneously adapt the t ...
Calculated forces when turning | Cutting Tool Engineering
WEBFeb 1, 2013 · About the Authors: Edmund Isakov (pictured), Ph.D., is a consultant, writer and frequent CTE contributor. He is the author of the books “Mechanical Properties of Work Materials” (Modern Machine Shop Publications, 2000); “Engineering Formulas for Metalcutting” (Industrial Press, 2004); “Cutting Data for Turning of Steel” (Industrial Press, 2009); the CD-ROM “International System ...
Choosing wire EDM workholders | Cutting Tool Engineering
WEBMar 1, 2015 · 520-548-7328. [email protected]. Kip Hanson is a contributing editor for Cutting Tool Engineering magazine. Contact him by phone at (520) 548-7328 or via e-mail at [email protected]. There comes a time when some chipmaking shops add wire EDMing to their repertoire. This is often done to reduce costs, because bringing what were once subcontracted ...
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