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Understanding tapered spindle connections | Cutting Tool …
Dec 1, 2014 · Courtesy of S. Smith. Figure 1. The tolerance zones for 7/24 steep-taper toolholders. When automatic toolchangers became more common, especially with the advent of NC machining, the manual knockout process became cumbersome.
Tips for controlling runout | Cutting Tool Engineering
Aug 19, 2024 · boring head. Single- or multiple-point precision tool used to bring an existing hole within dimensional tolerance. The head attaches to a standard toolholder and a mechanism permits fine adjustments to be made to the head within a diameter range.
CVD Diamond for Everyone | Cutting Tool Engineering
Mar 1, 1995 · It took years to perfect, but manufacturers finally found a way to economically coat carbide inserts with a diamond film. This article describes the coating process and looks at that companies that are offering diamond-coated tools, the companies that are coating tools for other manufacturers and the companies that are supplying coating equipment.
Indexable Inserts: Comprehensive Guide to Shapes, Tolerances, …
Oct 1, 2014 · 4. Type of Indexable Inserts: ANSI B212.4-2002 Guide. The fourth position in the ANSI B212.4-2002 standard is a capital letter denoting differences in the design of the insert, such as the existence of fixing holes, countersinks, and special features on rake surfaces.This classification ensures compatibility with toolholders and …
IMTS 2024 to showcase hidden technology gems among 1,500 …
Mar 11, 2024 · quality assurance ( quality control) Terms denoting a formal program for monitoring product quality. The denotations are the same, but QC typically connotes a more traditional postmachining inspection system, while QA implies a more comprehensive approach, with emphasis on “total quality,” broad quality principles, statistical process control and other statistical methods.
Hardinge takes action to facilitate sale process and continue …
Aug 1, 2024 · Hardinge Inc. and certain of its U.S. affiliated companies, a global leader and provider of advanced machine tool, manufacturing, and workholding solutions, has entered into an agreement in principle on an asset purchase agreement (APA) with an affiliate of Centre Lane Partners to sell substantially all of the company’s business lines’ operations and assets.
The Time is Right for Cermets | Cutting Tool Engineering
Mar 1, 1996 · Cermet inserts have evolved into cutting tools capable of finish-turning steel reliably at high speeds. This article traces the developments that have led to modern cermets and describes the properties that enhance the performance of these tools. The development of coatings for cermets is also covered.
Tips for getting the most out of a wire EDM
Oct 1, 2012 · Wire EDMing requires a range of equipment and complex operations, which can lead to a variety of problems. But the capability and flexibility of the electrical adaptive control technologies that monitor the EDM process—such as flushing, wire tension, automatic wire threading, wire consumption levels, geometry control, surface quality, water resistivity level and water chiller/thermal ...