Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Carbide Tools",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Solid carbide tools tap short-chipping castings from
Walter GB, which we summarised at the time by saying "For the tapping of short-chipping cast materials (such as GG25, GJV450 and AlSi alloys) as used in the automotive sector, solid carbide taps produce low lying threads".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Carbide end mills have stronger cutting edges from
P and M Regrinds: "Carbide end mill cutters that feature AlTiN coated with a cam relief cutting edge increases the strength of the tools' cutting edges".
In August 2007, we covered the news from Finishing Techniques
concerning its Otec DF machine
- take a look at Remove burrs on cutting tools before coating
which says: "Processing HSS and carbide tools in an Otec DF machine removes the burrs, ensures a uniformed honed edge and smoother surface finish before protective coatings are applied".
Take a look also at the news release from Mike Page - editor's feature articles, Drilling - why use up too much time?,
as well as Modular carbide tools drill austenitic SS better from Kennametal UK,
and Wire EDM cuts large workpieces faster from Agie Charmilles.
See also:
Tooling inserts maintain complex turning accuracy
(January 2007)
An established sub-contract manufacturer of precision turned parts is using inserts to help it produce a wide cross-section of complex turned parts in sliding headstock automatics
CBN cutting tool performance - why chamfer?
(November 2006)
Chamfering is no longer a necessity for CBN cutting tools, says William Shaffer, in most cutting tool applications, has been proven to limit tool life and diminish cutting performance
Solid carbide cutting tools prices kept low
(October 2006)
Solid carbide cutting tools, such as drills and end mills, are thermally stable and offer high resistance to abrasive wear
UK agent appointed for US diamond tooling
(August 2006)
S D Tooling UK has been appointed exclusive UK agent for the range of cost-effective and highly productive diamond cutting tools manufactured in the USA by SP3 Cutting Tools
Racing car race at show brings fun
(June 2006)
The NC Graphics MACH 1 Racing Car Challenge added fun to the exhibition, while at the same time raising awareness of F1 in Schools
Through coolant drill makes deep holes
(May 2006)
A solid carbide twist drill with internal coolant supply has been designed to meet the demands of deep hole drilling
Solid carbide diamond coated cutters extend life
(April 2006)
Solid carbide diamond coated end mills can efficiently machine graphite and other similarly abrasive materials with much improved tool life when compared to equivalent carbide tools
Hydraulic chucks suit tough drilling, boring
(November 2005)
For workpieces with irregular contours that require long, slim toolholders, slim hydraulic chucks cope with demanding drilling, boring and reaming operations
PCD gun boring tools have more blades
(November 2005)
An increase in the number of cutting edges results directly in higher feed rates which then allows gun boring machining times and therefore cycle times to be reduced
Micro-fine grain carbide tools wear longer
(October 2005)
Micro-fine grain solid carbide miniature tools with new cutting geometry and very small diameters provide a wear resistance in pre-hardened steels close to that of CBN tools
Standard modular insert tooling drills large holes
(October 2005)
Economical interchangeable insert drilling system now allows the production of large and deep holes up to 100mm diameter and 12 x D drilling depth
PCD gun boring tools have more blades
(September 2005)
PCD gun boring tools have more cutting edges to enable higher feed rates, which then allow machining times and therefore cycle times to be reduced
5-axis tool and cutter grinding enhanced
(July 2005)
Many enhancements that improve the productivity of five-axis tool production and regrinding machines include erosion technique for the production of hogging cutters
Small-size toolholders meet high-speed demands
(July 2005)
Additional toolholders and extensions meet the growing demand for high-speed tools in smaller sizes, designed to enhance quality and throughput in high-production environments
Improved alloy SS saves 35-40% machining costs
(May 2005)
Machinability had been a problem with two different alloyed stainless steels specified for two critical parts it had been making for use in high-temperature applications
Solid carbide tools drill waterways faster
(April 2005)
As a result of changing to solid carbide tools, the drilling of waterway features in moulds is now five times faster than before, owing to the combination of higher speeds and feeds
Small carbide tools drill deeper, faster
(April 2005)
A breakthrough in small solid carbide drill technology and development of the cutting process allows 1mm-4mm holes to be drilled up to 15 times diameter in depth at 20 times faster feeds
Solid carbide tools cut internal threads
(February 2005)
Indexable insert and solid carbide, single point cutters, with through tool coolant, cut internal threads from M4 to M20 in left or right hand formats up to 3 x diameter in length
Substantial Fastool project progress reported
(November 2004)
The European FASTOOL Project that aims to halve toolmaking time through the introduction of low-cost automation has made substantial progrss, reporets Dr David Jacobson
Tool and cutter grinder opens up regrind market
(August 2004)
One thing is certain when the world's largest manufacturer of carbide taps and end mills enters the market for a new tool and cutter grinder - reliability is the main requirement
Cutters have high wear resistance to graphites
(July 2004)
Diamond coated, high wear resistant micro grain carbide end millshave a 30 degree helix specifically designed for machining graphite
Walter sells its grinding and measuring activities
(May 2004)
Walter AG has divested its grinding and measuring machine division to the Hamburg, Germany-based Schleifring Group, the machine tool division of Koerber AG
Form milling cutters offer 30% time saving
(April 2004)
Wear-resistant PCBN form milling cutters produce such high surface qualities that the time spent for final manual polishing can be reduced by 30 to 50%
Direct linear drives contribute to 50% output gain
(February 2004)
Innovative five-axis CNC tool grinder that uses direct linear drive systems to all five axes and gearless direct drive to rotary A and C axes, offers 50% productivity gains
Five-axis tool grinder gives 50% more productivity
(February 2004)
Spearheading a 'tool system' display at MACH, will be an innovative five-axis CNC tool grinder promises tool grinding productivity gains of up to 50 per cent over competitor machines
Diamond end mills offer longer life in graphite
(February 2004)
Diamond coated, high wear resistant micro grain carbide end mills have a 30 degree helix specifically designed for machining graphite with longer tool life than equivalent carbide tools
Walter to work with ICAM on tool data interface
(December 2003)
ICAM Technologies Corporation developer and supplier of advanced NC post-processing software has signed a strategic marketing agreement with Walter Informationssysteme GmbH
Tool grinder offers 50% productivity gains
(November 2003)
Tool grinding productivity gains of up to 50 per cent are promised with an innovative five-axis CNC tool grinder with rapid traverse speeds of 50m/min
Five axes tool grinder has simplified programming
(October 2003)
Tool grinding productivity gains of up to 50 per cent are promised with an innovative five-axis CNC tool grinder whose control combines tool simulation with simplified programming routines
Special tools make the most of multi-function m/c
(September 2003)
Domestic fittings manufacturer opted for special tooling for a multi-functional machine to mill, drill, turn, bore, over-turn and interpolate shower mixer bodies, often at very complex angles
Extra short micro cutters mill hard materials
(April 2003)
Micro-milling cutter has an extra-short flute length that increases the rigidity of the tool and so allows for high feed rates to be achieved as well as enhancing tool life, in hard materials
High-speed M-C speeds up graphite die machining
(December 2002)
Designed to speed up the manufacturing and efficient redressing of graphite complex RAM EDM dies, the compact design of a high speed machining centre lets it be parked next to a RAM EDM m/c
Three phase coil shrink unit compliments holders
(April 2002)
A range of taper and face contact toolholders, including heat shrink clamping tool holders and clamping and cooling units, and a three phase coil shrink unit, will be shown at MACH 2002
Ultra-mini tools turn in confined spaces
(October 2001)
Stellram's Ultra-mini programme of replaceable carbide tools allow grooves to be produced in bores as small as 4mm diameter and for widths of 1.0mm, 1,5mm and 2.0mm