Tooling & Workholding
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Quit Throwing Away Half-Used Reciprocating Saw Blades
BREAKAWAY Reciprocating Saw Blades from DEWALT use an innovative two-blades-in-one design that enables users to break away the used section of the blade and then reinsert the unused section back into the saw for maximum blade use without compromising performance.
Versatile Set Blade for High Efficiency, Precise Cuts on Titanium and Other Difficult Materials
The versatile 3868 Carbide Triple Set “Xtra” TSX Bandsaw Blade from Bahco can effectively cut materials on both vertical and horizontal bandsaws by using a triple chip tooth design with a positive 10 deg rake angle that is ideal for smooth, high efficiency, precise cuts on titanium and other difficult and abrasive materials.
Pneumatic Saw Cuts Steel Plate, Pipe and More Without Heat Affect Zone
Ideal for on-site fabrication of structures, tanks, ships and related equipment, the APS-438 Air-Powered Saw and Quick-Clamp from ESCO Tool sets up fast using a 2 in W steel track and two wedge-style clamps that attach to steel plate up to 15 ft W by 3.5 in thick and accept the saw.
Heule Tool Hires New Sales & Marketing Coordinator
Lynn Bissell is now responsible for their advertising and public relations.
A Primer on Precision Toolholders
They are known to be critical components in the precision machining process, but the unique details that differentiate a standard toolholder from one that is designed for more precise, higher speed work can be subtle. Let’s take a closer look at how the elements of fit, balance, application of coolant, and other design aspects create more accurate parts and better surface finish while extending the life of the tooling and the machine tool itself.
No Marks Allowed
Precision-made tooling is part of the formula that helps this Nashville shop produce unmarked, repeatable and high quality stainless parts that meet both cosmetic appearance and food safety standards.
Modular Toolholding Gets in the Groove
A maker of specialty parts used in custom pressure regulators found their groove with this modular tool holding system that reduced cycle times by 65 percent and cost per part by 79 percent, all with better finish, flatness and tool life.
BENZ Inc. Names New Regional Sales Manager
Brian Krin is their Southeast regional sales manager for metal tooling.
How to Bridge the Gap Between Design and Production
Keeping pace with modern manufacturing demands often means bridging the gap between design and production. While challenging at times, it doesn’t necessarily require capital investment. Creative and resourceful applications of tooling and accessories, such as angle heads, can get complex parts out the door without design edits snowballing to the point of loss
Heimatec Invests in New Tooling for Specific Turning Center Brands
They now carry substantial inventory of live tools for the Hyundai, Miyano and Nakamura turning center lines.
Positioners Improve Ergonomics, Safety, Weld Quality and Robotic Efficiency
The Short Stroke – low capacity fixed headstock/tailstock welding and assembly positioner from ALM Positioners is ideal for applications that don’t require high clearance and heavy lifting, and features all of the safety and ergonomic advantages of intelligent positioning systems.
Longer-Life Stringer Bead Delivers Higher Material Removal in Weld Cleanup
The carbon steel TufBrush 4 in stringer bead from Osborn provides up to three times longer life to reduce brush changes and more effective material removal that increases efficiency so that users can complete tasks faster.
