Walter has introduced the DC118 Supreme solid carbide drill. These 180° drills are said to differ from standard solid carbide drills by providing high rigidity against deflection, superior centering accuracy and four margins with corner chamfers, which enable guidance in challenging applications.

The 180°-point angle makes the DC118 Supreme ideal for plunging into inclined or round surfaces because the drill is guided quickly on the margins and centered accurately. At the same time, burr formation remains extremely low. The protective corner chamfer on the cutting edges protects against CNC Carbide Inserts rapid wear, which increases tool life compared to drills without a protective chamfer. The rigidity of the drill is a third feature which sets it apart from the competition.

Initially designed for 180° pilot drilling of deep bores on crankshafts, the current DC118 Supreme drill versions are now suitable for universal application with all materials and components. The drill has a unique fine-grained substrate with toughness. Additionally, the WJ30ET coating provides universal protection against tool wear in all material classes including steel, stainless steel, cast iron, non-ferrous material and super alloys (ISO Groups P, M, K, N and S). WJ30ET is the same coating that is used on Walter’s DC160 drills. Practical applications, in addition to flat bottoms, inclined entry or round surfaces, also include operations involving Carbide Drilling Inserts thin walls, counter-boring or chain drilling. In these applications, the DC118 Supreme excels with long tool life and a high degree of precision and process reliability. Walter offers the drill with a diameter of 3-20 mm (as well as popular inch sizes) up to 2 × D as standard or as a special tool up to 5 × D via Walter Xpress.

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Nishijimax CNC carbide cutoff systems cut more parts per hour and more parts per blade than a standard production saw, developers say. Designed for fully automatic cycles, the saws feature auto-loaders and barstockers. After a bar length has reached the remnant end, the loading table introduces a new bar on the in-feed conveyor. The machine will continue to cycle as long as bars remain on the table or until a pre-determined number of cuts are made. A programmable saw spindle feed axis automatically sets a precise feed rate and maintains a shoulder milling cutters consistent chip load. The saw blade feed rate is controlled via an AC servomotor with encoder, a Mitsubishi programmable servodrive and a precision ballscrew. Other features include tungsten carbide inserts a powder metal saw blade brake designed to eliminate vibration when the blade enters the cut; a gearbox oil chiller to maintain constant gearbox temperature; and an easily accessible oil-pressure adjustment valve. According to the company, the rigid construction of the system contributes to its accurate operation and enables it to produce finishes from 40 to 80 rms. The saw head travels on hardened and ground linear rails and the saw blade housing is mounted to the massive saw head. Blade capacities range from 2.75" to 9".

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CNC Software has integrated Sandvik Coromant’s Adveon Tool Library with its Mastercam software for programming milling and turning machining. The software uses Dynamic Motion technology and is said to reduce cycle times and increase tool life. According to CNC Software, Adveon will help Mastercam users to further improve machining productivity and security as well deep hole drilling inserts as save time during machine setup by reducing engineer input.

Adveon’s standardized methodology is designed to facilitate quick and safe CAM programming, enabling users to develop their own tool library/database, select tools for production, oversee and maintain the assortment, build tool assemblies quickly and safely, see immediate results in 2D and 3D models, and export to Mastercam Tool Manager.

The open catalog area can reduce time spent on finding and defining cutting tools as well as eliminate the need to search for information in catalogs or interpret data from one system to another. This in turn helps the manufacturer gain rapid access to the required cutting tool information in order to source the most suitable machining solution paired with the most efficient cutting tool selection. With Adveon, users can select the tools used in their daily operations, tube process inserts maintain and amend the assortment and create their own tool libraries by copying and pasting from the catalog area. Virtual tools can be assembled quickly and securely before exporting them into Mastercam.

The tool library software works with any tooling supplier that bases its catalog on ISO 13399, thus assuring the accuracy of geometrical information.

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Mapal’s HighTorque Chuck (HTC) with narrow contour combines the benefits of hydraulic expansion with 3-degree back taper. This fast feed milling inserts feature is accomplished via additive manufacturing, which enables the clamping range to be positioned very close to the chuck tip for an optimum radial runout of less than 3 microns at the location bore and less than 5 microns at 2.5×D as well as high shape accuracy and good vibration damping. The damping in the system reduces microstructure cracking at the cutting edge, which in turn ensures longer tool life and less strain on the machine spindle. Furthermore, Mapal explains, the additive process eliminates the need for the soldered joint that has been a limiting factor until now. This chuck shares the benefits of the standard HTC, including thermal stability. Operating temperature ranges to 338°F (170°C), promoting additional process reliability.

With benefits for moldmaking as well as automotive and aerospace applications, rod peeling inserts this chuck is designed for all machining operations in contour-critical areas.

The chuck is available in clamping diameters of 6, 8, 10 and 12 mm for HSK-A63 and SK-40 interfaces. Intermediate sleeves enable additional diameter ranges to be covered. In addition, the chuck is optionally available with a dynamically-balanced HSK connection.

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FlowXpert 2015, slot milling cutters Flow International Corp.’s upgrade to its FlowXpert software suite, offers new capabilities for 3D pathing and cutting to enable waterjet users to work more effectively in 3D with less complexity. The CAD/CAM software platform expands on the company’s FlowMaster intelligent software suite and includes Design powered by Spaceclaim, an integrated 3D CAD/CAM programming tool with Flow Sequencer. This integration, engineered in partnership with Spaceclaim, increases flexibility and is specifically designed for waterjet cutting, enabling faster waterjet programing. According to Flow, best practices such as waterjet application tips, material cut speed knowledge, improved pathing algorithms and expanded lead in/out customization enables the program to estimate what steps are needed to produce the best part.

The software gravity turning inserts includes a redesigned interface for 2D and 3D part programming. Users are able to design a part and path it in the same program, and it is possible to modify the geometry of a part without losing the path. In most cases, the Sequencer integration will automatically update the path to accommodate the changes, the company says. Additionally, the software detects model and path errors and suggests corrections. Additional features include 3D CAM offset capabilities, versatile sheet metal processing from Spaceclaim, customizable clean-up tools and the capability to save a 3D model as a 2D programmed part.

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