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REMAKING THE GRADE
Atomic level changes in coating and substrate development have caused revolutionary results in the grade performance of cutting tool inserts. Here’s how the unique Duratomic CVD coating methodology from Seco Tools has changed the expectations of insert grade performance in a variety of applications.
TOOLMAKER GAINS PRODUCTIVITY WITH INTEGRATED CAD/CAM SOFTWARE
The use of new technology from Vero Software resulted in a 20 percent increase in machining productivity at toolmaker MNB Moulds and reduced their need for detailed tool drawings to serve the automotive, medical and electrical markets. Here’s how.
HOW TO DETERMINE THE REAL COST OF YOUR END MILL
A higher priced tool can ultimately prove to cost much less than its lower priced counterpart. Stephen Jean of Emuge explains how the true cost is found after its performance is quantified.
MILLING CUTTER OPTIMIZED FOR TURBINE BLADE PRODUCTION
Seco Tools‘ Power 4 copy milling cutter features a patented anti-rotation system and a unique body design with a fully hardened nickel coating for long tool life and excellent machining results.
PRECISION TOMBSTONES FOR HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL MACHINING CENTERS
Steel tombstones up to 40 in square by 60 in tall in several shapes from Stevens Engineering are available with a standard hole pattern, alternate patterns or plain, finished or unfinished, for users who prefer to machine features suited to their particular needs.
