Heimatec Transitions to Platinum Tooling Technologies

Centric International offers the Top-Turn S50 series slant-bed CNC lathes. The lathes feature a 12" chuck, a 25" center height, a 50" swing over bed and travels of 26" in the X axis and 78" to 236" in the Z axis. The addition of C- and Y-axis capabilities makes this machine suited for precision turning and milling of large-sized printing rollers, straight-toothed shaft couplings, main shafts, main-shaft fast feed milling inserts bearing caps, main-shaft lubricating sleeves, yokes, scrolls, cambered parts for shafts and various other large diameter, long parts. ? The lathes can achieve low rotation speeds and high-torque performance while offering a sturdy structure to ensure high stability and precision during cutting, the company says. It adds that the 45-degree bed and modular sheet-metal housing offer convenient loading and unloading of long and oversized workpieces. ? The lathes offer a standard, extra-large spindle bore with a diameter of 9" with larger bores available as options. It can be installed with front and rear chucks to securely fasten workpieces and decrease swaying of workpieces during rotation. The gear ratio enhances the horsepower and torsion of the spindle to reach 270 hp. ? The lathes are also said to incorporate Fanuc drives, motors and slot milling cutters controls to ensure high levels of reliability, quality and ease of operation. ?

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Centric International offers the Top-Turn S50 series slant-bed CNC lathes. The lathes feature a 12" chuck, a 25" center height, a 50" swing over bed and travels of 26" in the X axis and 78" to 236" in the Z axis. The addition of C- and Y-axis capabilities makes this machine suited for precision turning and milling of large-sized printing rollers, straight-toothed shaft couplings, main shafts, main-shaft fast feed milling inserts bearing caps, main-shaft lubricating sleeves, yokes, scrolls, cambered parts for shafts and various other large diameter, long parts. ? The lathes can achieve low rotation speeds and high-torque performance while offering a sturdy structure to ensure high stability and precision during cutting, the company says. It adds that the 45-degree bed and modular sheet-metal housing offer convenient loading and unloading of long and oversized workpieces. ? The lathes offer a standard, extra-large spindle bore with a diameter of 9" with larger bores available as options. It can be installed with front and rear chucks to securely fasten workpieces and decrease swaying of workpieces during rotation. The gear ratio enhances the horsepower and torsion of the spindle to reach 270 hp. ? The lathes are also said to incorporate Fanuc drives, motors and slot milling cutters controls to ensure high levels of reliability, quality and ease of operation. ?

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Storage Cabinet Accommodates 30 Toolholders

Okuma’s new LU3000-EX turning center is known for excellence in manufacturing precision parts in high-production environments and is designed for reliability, longevity and maximized uptime. AT IMTS 2016, this machine will be shown cutting a threading suite on 1045 steel with tooling from Iscar, a member of Partners in THINC.

The LU3000-EX is built as an integrated production system with one goal in mind—to provide the customer with a machine that makes precision parts with the highest level of efficiency for years of trouble-free production. This machine features a compact design, heavy-duty, cast iron base in addition to optimized CNC control, motors and drive systems that are specifically designed to work together for maximum machine performance.

With a powerful main spindle and dual servo turrets capable of simultaneous, synchronized control, the LU3000-EX has the power and flexibility to produce parts with the highest level of efficiency—two tools in the cut maximize production. Additionally, Okuma offers a shoulder milling cutters series of functions specifically designed to enhance and simplify simultaneous four-axis turning, including a single programming file for both turrets and the ability to program both turrets as if they were the upper turret operating on the left spindle.

Consistent quality is a key requirement for automotive production. The LU3000-EX, designed and built around Okuma’s Thermal Friendly Concept, is capable of producing high-quality parts across multiple shifts despite changing environmental temperatures. With its box-slant-bed design, the LU3000-EX experiences minimal thermal growth over time.

Building on a legacy of four-axis turning machines that dates back to the LC Series in the mid 1970s, the LU3000-EX exemplifies the latest in advanced machine and control technology, yet embodies generations of traditional Okuma TCGT Insert craftsmanship.

Visit the company's IMTS showroom for more information.

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Okuma’s new LU3000-EX turning center is known for excellence in manufacturing precision parts in high-production environments and is designed for reliability, longevity and maximized uptime. AT IMTS 2016, this machine will be shown cutting a threading suite on 1045 steel with tooling from Iscar, a member of Partners in THINC.

The LU3000-EX is built as an integrated production system with one goal in mind—to provide the customer with a machine that makes precision parts with the highest level of efficiency for years of trouble-free production. This machine features a compact design, heavy-duty, cast iron base in addition to optimized CNC control, motors and drive systems that are specifically designed to work together for maximum machine performance.

With a powerful main spindle and dual servo turrets capable of simultaneous, synchronized control, the LU3000-EX has the power and flexibility to produce parts with the highest level of efficiency—two tools in the cut maximize production. Additionally, Okuma offers a shoulder milling cutters series of functions specifically designed to enhance and simplify simultaneous four-axis turning, including a single programming file for both turrets and the ability to program both turrets as if they were the upper turret operating on the left spindle.

Consistent quality is a key requirement for automotive production. The LU3000-EX, designed and built around Okuma’s Thermal Friendly Concept, is capable of producing high-quality parts across multiple shifts despite changing environmental temperatures. With its box-slant-bed design, the LU3000-EX experiences minimal thermal growth over time.

Building on a legacy of four-axis turning machines that dates back to the LC Series in the mid 1970s, the LU3000-EX exemplifies the latest in advanced machine and control technology, yet embodies generations of traditional Okuma TCGT Insert craftsmanship.

Visit the company's IMTS showroom for more information.

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Allied Machine & Engineering's 4TEX Indexable Carbide Drill Designed for High Temperature Alloys

Sharp Industries’ M series of large-swing, big-bore manual lathes is suitable for large oil pipe work, heavy shaft turning jobs and large-diameter steel rods. The series includes lathes with swings of 40", 50", 60", 70" and 80"; distance between centers ranging from 60" to 315"; and spindle bores sizes of 6", 9" and 12"

The Sharp M-series machine base is a one-piece structure made from high-grade Meehanite casting to maintain durability and stability under heavy cutting conditions. The 32"-wide bedways are induction-hardened and ground with separate bedways at the front of the bed to support the heavy carriage RCGT Insert and apron. According to the company the bedways promote better dispersion of cutting force from the carriage. The apron is equipped with a six-way control of the carriage and cross-slide movements. The cross-slideways are coated with Turcite-B for improved oil retention and wear resistance.

The headstock is designed with three-point bearing support of the spindle, and the large spindle motor enables power ranging to 50 hp. The spindle is made from forged chrome alloy material, while the gears and shafts are made from hardened and ground alloy steel. The rear chuck adapter enables Machining Inserts double-chuck mounting, and the heavy-duty tailstock is available with motorized movement on the quill and the base for ease of operation, the company says.

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Sharp Industries’ M series of large-swing, big-bore manual lathes is suitable for large oil pipe work, heavy shaft turning jobs and large-diameter steel rods. The series includes lathes with swings of 40", 50", 60", 70" and 80"; distance between centers ranging from 60" to 315"; and spindle bores sizes of 6", 9" and 12"

The Sharp M-series machine base is a one-piece structure made from high-grade Meehanite casting to maintain durability and stability under heavy cutting conditions. The 32"-wide bedways are induction-hardened and ground with separate bedways at the front of the bed to support the heavy carriage RCGT Insert and apron. According to the company the bedways promote better dispersion of cutting force from the carriage. The apron is equipped with a six-way control of the carriage and cross-slide movements. The cross-slideways are coated with Turcite-B for improved oil retention and wear resistance.

The headstock is designed with three-point bearing support of the spindle, and the large spindle motor enables power ranging to 50 hp. The spindle is made from forged chrome alloy material, while the gears and shafts are made from hardened and ground alloy steel. The rear chuck adapter enables Machining Inserts double-chuck mounting, and the heavy-duty tailstock is available with motorized movement on the quill and the base for ease of operation, the company says.

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Top 10 Applications of Cemented Carbide Rotary File

,Carbide inserts are made on the surface of cemented carbide with good strength and toughness, using chemical vapor deposition (CVD) to coat a thin layer of refractory metal or non-metal compound with good wear resistance (also Can be coated on the ceramic, Tungsten Steel Inserts diamond and cubic boron nitride and other superhard material blades).The coating acts as a chemical and thermal barrier. The composition of coated tools reduces diffusion and chemical reactions between the tool and the workpiece, thereby reducing wear in the crescent groove.Coated tools have high surface hardness, good wear resistance, stable chemical properties, heat and oxidation resistance, low friction factor, and low thermal conductivity. When cutting, they can increase the tool life by more than 3 to 5 times compared with uncoated tools. The cutting speed is 20%~70%, the machining accuracy is improved by 0.5~1 level, and the tool consumption cost is reduced by 20%~50%.Related search keywords:carbide inserts, carbide inserts for wood, carbide inserts manufacturers, carbide inserts manufacturers in taiwan, carbide inserts angles, Machining Carbide Inserts carbide inserts apkt, carbide inserts for aluminum,carbide inserts brands,carbide inserts blanks manufacturers,carbide inserts brazed,carbide inserts brazing,carbide inserts bits,carbide inserts cutter for wood turning tool,carbide inserts end mills,carbide inserts for lathe,carbide inserts grade,carbide grooving inserts,carbide inserts holders,carbide inserts in machining,carbide inserts lathe,carbide lathe cutter inserts,carbide inserts negative rake,carbide inserts packaging,carbide inserts production,negative rake carbide inserts,positive rake carbide inserts,carbide inserts turning tool,carbide inserts tool holders,negative rake carbide inserts woodturning,apmt carbide inserts,carbide inserts for woodworking,carbide inserts for wood lathe tools,carbide insert,carbide parts,carbide cutting tools,carbide rod,carbide rods,carbide wear parts,carbides,carbide milling cutter,carbide strip,apkt 1604 carbide inserts,apkt 1003 carbide inserts,apkt11t3 carbide inserts,carbide tools,carbide tips
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Swiss Type Hydraulic Chucks Clamp in Three Turns

Delcam, an Autodesk company, sets the industry standard for CAM software, and the company incorporates a wealth of new features into every release of its FeatureCAM product for automating CNC programming. FeatureCAM 2016 R3 delivers a wide range of new features and improvements such as new toolpath strategies and access to Autodesk A360 collaboration software.

The FeatureCAM 2016 R3 enhancements begin with the capability to automatically control rotational machine axes during indexing or 3+2 machining. Machine limits can be used from a machine design file, by specifying custom limits or using the shortest rotation the machine can take.

The new enhancements also include the ability to program two tools mounted to the same turning head toolholder. Turning heads are toolholders that enable turning operations when used on a WCMT Insert milling machine.

Next, FeatureCAM 2016 R3 users can now create spiral tool paths for face milling operations. Depending on the part shape, this can reduce air cutting for a more efficient toolpath.

The FeatureCAM 2016 R3 user interface improvements also enable an improved workflow. The improvements include a new apply button within the transform dialogue for faster transformations, quicker navigation to feature coolants from the results tab, a new feature tab for post-processor variables to improve navigation, and a change to the simulation algorithm that results in better simulation speeds.

Finally, the incorporation of Autodesk A360 enables project collaboration, file viewing and file sharing—all within a single, central workspace.

“FeatureCAM automates the workflow from design to NC code,” Coated Inserts says Sanjay Thakore, product marketing manager at Delcam. “Automation tools, including feature recognition, reduce programming time and increase programming consistency. The new features in FeatureCAM 2016 R3 will further enhance programming capabilities, ultimately resulting in increased productivity.”

Visit the company's IMTS showroom for more information.

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Delcam, an Autodesk company, sets the industry standard for CAM software, and the company incorporates a wealth of new features into every release of its FeatureCAM product for automating CNC programming. FeatureCAM 2016 R3 delivers a wide range of new features and improvements such as new toolpath strategies and access to Autodesk A360 collaboration software.

The FeatureCAM 2016 R3 enhancements begin with the capability to automatically control rotational machine axes during indexing or 3+2 machining. Machine limits can be used from a machine design file, by specifying custom limits or using the shortest rotation the machine can take.

The new enhancements also include the ability to program two tools mounted to the same turning head toolholder. Turning heads are toolholders that enable turning operations when used on a WCMT Insert milling machine.

Next, FeatureCAM 2016 R3 users can now create spiral tool paths for face milling operations. Depending on the part shape, this can reduce air cutting for a more efficient toolpath.

The FeatureCAM 2016 R3 user interface improvements also enable an improved workflow. The improvements include a new apply button within the transform dialogue for faster transformations, quicker navigation to feature coolants from the results tab, a new feature tab for post-processor variables to improve navigation, and a change to the simulation algorithm that results in better simulation speeds.

Finally, the incorporation of Autodesk A360 enables project collaboration, file viewing and file sharing—all within a single, central workspace.

“FeatureCAM automates the workflow from design to NC code,” Coated Inserts says Sanjay Thakore, product marketing manager at Delcam. “Automation tools, including feature recognition, reduce programming time and increase programming consistency. The new features in FeatureCAM 2016 R3 will further enhance programming capabilities, ultimately resulting in increased productivity.”

Visit the company's IMTS showroom for more information.

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Multi Character Tool Can Simplify Marking

SGS Tool’s 43 chipbreaker roughing end mills are designed to reduce load and improve chip management during aggressive aluminum and nonferrous machining. As part of the company’s S-Carb product line, the roughing tools are suitable for heavy material-removal applications.

The end mills’ flute shape facilitates rapid movement of the large volume of chips created during aggressive machining. Symmetrical end gashing offers better balance in high speed environments for improved surface finishes and plunging capabilities. The chip breaker disrupts the chip flow along the cutting edge for smaller and more controlled chips. The breaker Cemented Carbide Insert also prevents edge build-up and reduces power consumption.

The end mills are available in fractional or metric diameters DNMG Insert and standard lengths, both coated and uncoated. Coated tools feature Ti-Namatite-B coating for improved wear resistance and a low coefficient of friction for extended tool life.

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SGS Tool’s 43 chipbreaker roughing end mills are designed to reduce load and improve chip management during aggressive aluminum and nonferrous machining. As part of the company’s S-Carb product line, the roughing tools are suitable for heavy material-removal applications.

The end mills’ flute shape facilitates rapid movement of the large volume of chips created during aggressive machining. Symmetrical end gashing offers better balance in high speed environments for improved surface finishes and plunging capabilities. The chip breaker disrupts the chip flow along the cutting edge for smaller and more controlled chips. The breaker Cemented Carbide Insert also prevents edge build-up and reduces power consumption.

The end mills are available in fractional or metric diameters DNMG Insert and standard lengths, both coated and uncoated. Coated tools feature Ti-Namatite-B coating for improved wear resistance and a low coefficient of friction for extended tool life.

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Seco's 335.18, 335.19 Cutters Perform Disc Milling in Stainless, Titanium, Superalloys

The oil and energy business continues to grow. To reach deep oil reserves, drilling companies use a series of 40-foot lengths of pipe connected by couplings. The ID, OD and threads of those machined couplings must be accurate so that the pipes don’t leak. Pipe leakage is especially problematic at significant depths.

Manufacturing couplings has traditionally been a manual process. Large companies that make couplings do so by manually loading pipe into older types of machining equipment. The heavy couplings are difficult to for operators to load and chip control during turning and threading operations is challenging.

Until recently, no one had developed an automated system dedicated to manufacturing couplings. Gayle Vollmer, Okuma director of technical resources, suggests the reason is because oil coupling producers are running at full capacity with their existing equipment and have little time for process development. “There’s also a substantial cost factor in putting together a production cell for research and development,” Mr. Vollmer says. “Partners in THINC has not only the products and cell design expertise, but also experience helping shops that serve the oil industry.”

In fact, Okuma and the Partners in THINC have created an automated coupling production cell that is scheduled to be available in August 2007.

The oil industry uses two primary types of couplings: “API” couplings for relatively shallow oil wells and “premium” couplings for deep wells (used mostly for off-shore Carbide Turning Inserts drilling). Demand for premium couplings has dramatically increased. After much research, Partners in THINC decided the time was right to develop a cell that offered a completely automated coupling production process to help meet that demand.

The cell was built and tested at the Partners in THINC facility in Charlotte, North Carolina. After experimenting with various tools, coolants, coolant pressures and machining practices, the Partners were able to solve the primary problem of chip accumulation during the turning and threading operations.

The automated manufacturing process begins with a FANUC overhead gantry robot that loads a double-length coupling blank in and out of the machines. This eliminates the need to have operators lift the heavy 9-5/8-inch-diameter workpieces. The gantry design also offers increased flexibility Helical Milling Inserts while saving valuable floor space. During machining, the blank is cut in half, eliminating a secondary sawing operation.

Using Kennametal, a Partners in THINC tooling partner, the roughing and finishing operations for coupling ID and OD are performed on a four-axis Okuma LOC-650 oil-country lathe. This lathe also performs the cutoff operation that separates the blank into two 10-inch-long coupling pieces. The pieces then move down a conveyor to an Okuma V80R vertical turning lathe (VTL). The vertical spindle orientation assists in evacuating chips during turning and threading operations. Both machines are fitted with a Schunk “oil country” chuck.

The chips produced during threading operations fall and flow away from the workpiece thanks to the V80R VTL’s modified tooling adapter and ChipBLASTER high-pressure, high-volume coolant system. Coolant flow from precisely directed nozzles helps break up the chips and flush them out of the machine. After the threading operation, the workpiece is conveyed out of the cell and delivered to a measuring station, where a Marposs gage inspects its threads and diameters. The cycle time to turn, thread and deliver a completed coupling out of the cell is only 11 minutes.

This cellular production method allows complete OD turning in one operation. This helps meet high-precision threading requirements by avoiding the undesirable blend line that occurs with a two-part operation. In addition to increasing production speed, the cell eliminates the need for a 2-minute sawing operation.

Considering the increase in oil drilling activity, this timely Partners in THINC solution for automated production of drill couplings will have far-reaching effects in the oil industry.

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The oil and energy business continues to grow. To reach deep oil reserves, drilling companies use a series of 40-foot lengths of pipe connected by couplings. The ID, OD and threads of those machined couplings must be accurate so that the pipes don’t leak. Pipe leakage is especially problematic at significant depths.

Manufacturing couplings has traditionally been a manual process. Large companies that make couplings do so by manually loading pipe into older types of machining equipment. The heavy couplings are difficult to for operators to load and chip control during turning and threading operations is challenging.

Until recently, no one had developed an automated system dedicated to manufacturing couplings. Gayle Vollmer, Okuma director of technical resources, suggests the reason is because oil coupling producers are running at full capacity with their existing equipment and have little time for process development. “There’s also a substantial cost factor in putting together a production cell for research and development,” Mr. Vollmer says. “Partners in THINC has not only the products and cell design expertise, but also experience helping shops that serve the oil industry.”

In fact, Okuma and the Partners in THINC have created an automated coupling production cell that is scheduled to be available in August 2007.

The oil industry uses two primary types of couplings: “API” couplings for relatively shallow oil wells and “premium” couplings for deep wells (used mostly for off-shore Carbide Turning Inserts drilling). Demand for premium couplings has dramatically increased. After much research, Partners in THINC decided the time was right to develop a cell that offered a completely automated coupling production process to help meet that demand.

The cell was built and tested at the Partners in THINC facility in Charlotte, North Carolina. After experimenting with various tools, coolants, coolant pressures and machining practices, the Partners were able to solve the primary problem of chip accumulation during the turning and threading operations.

The automated manufacturing process begins with a FANUC overhead gantry robot that loads a double-length coupling blank in and out of the machines. This eliminates the need to have operators lift the heavy 9-5/8-inch-diameter workpieces. The gantry design also offers increased flexibility Helical Milling Inserts while saving valuable floor space. During machining, the blank is cut in half, eliminating a secondary sawing operation.

Using Kennametal, a Partners in THINC tooling partner, the roughing and finishing operations for coupling ID and OD are performed on a four-axis Okuma LOC-650 oil-country lathe. This lathe also performs the cutoff operation that separates the blank into two 10-inch-long coupling pieces. The pieces then move down a conveyor to an Okuma V80R vertical turning lathe (VTL). The vertical spindle orientation assists in evacuating chips during turning and threading operations. Both machines are fitted with a Schunk “oil country” chuck.

The chips produced during threading operations fall and flow away from the workpiece thanks to the V80R VTL’s modified tooling adapter and ChipBLASTER high-pressure, high-volume coolant system. Coolant flow from precisely directed nozzles helps break up the chips and flush them out of the machine. After the threading operation, the workpiece is conveyed out of the cell and delivered to a measuring station, where a Marposs gage inspects its threads and diameters. The cycle time to turn, thread and deliver a completed coupling out of the cell is only 11 minutes.

This cellular production method allows complete OD turning in one operation. This helps meet high-precision threading requirements by avoiding the undesirable blend line that occurs with a two-part operation. In addition to increasing production speed, the cell eliminates the need for a 2-minute sawing operation.

Considering the increase in oil drilling activity, this timely Partners in THINC solution for automated production of drill couplings will have far-reaching effects in the oil industry.

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