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April 2011 Industry Watch: People
People making recent headlines in the business of fabricating and metalworking.
2-START HOB NEARLY DOUBLES PRODUCTIVITY ON MACHINING GEARS
The 2-Start Indexable Carbide Insert Hob from Ingersoll Cutting Tools uses inserts with four cutting edges and a simple setup with no shims or adjustment required.
HIGH-PERFORMANCE MICRO DRILLS FOR SMALL PART PRODUCTION
SD Series solid carbide high-performance micro drills from Seco Tools are ideal for hole making in small parts made of high strength steels and super alloys, such as titanium, in the automotive, medical and engineering industries.
DRILLS FOR HIGH TOLERANCE HOLE MAKING IN COMPOSITE MATERIALS
Line of drills reduces the risk for delamination or splintering in composite materials.
POWER CHUCK ADDS CLEARANCE, REDUCES WEIGHT
A direct replacement of nearly all OEM chucks, the ROTA NCK-plus, features a large through hole, an improved lubrication system and high clamping repeatability.
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.
SWAGING COLLAR STUDS ATTACH MULTIPLE PANELS AND/OR DISSIMILAR MATERIALS
PEM® Type SGPC™ swaging collar studs from Penn Engineering allow close centerline-to-edge distance for limited-space applications, can even accommodate stainless steel, and exhibits strong torque-out resistance.
HIGH-PERFORMANCE TAP LINE WITH JAPANESE INDUSTRIAL STANDARD SPECIFICATION (JIS)
The Emuge JIS Line includes a selection of taps and cold-forming taps.
IT CRITICAL TO MAKING CUSTOMER PROCUREMENT A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
Charles Bonomo of MSC Industrial Direct explains why information technology resources must refocus on the areas across the supply/value chain where a competitive advantage can be created.
Stainless Steel Quick-Change Pallet System
With the VERO-S, machine set-up times can be reduced by up to 90 percent and retention force increased to 9,000 lbs.
NEW COOLANT DELIVERY SYSTEM REDUCES MACHINING TIME ON HARD-TO-CUT MATERIALS FOR AEROSPACE SUPPLIER
Ferrotherm uses Jetstream ToolingTM from Seco Tools to target the precise friction zone between the cutting edge and the workpiece and attain superior lubrication, cooling and chip removal . . . and a 35 percent reduction in machining time.
IMPROVING AEROSPACE ENGINES WITH ADVANCED MATERIALS
Advanced ceramics and high performance superalloys from Morgan Technical Ceramics are playing an important role in improving aerospace engines as manufacturers look for high-temperature materials that increase performance, improve fuel efficiency and satisfy safety standards, while lowering manufacturing costs.
