Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Face Milling",
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 Vertical turning lathes mill and grind too from
Dugard, which we summarised at the time by saying "A range of elevating cross rail-type vertical turning lathes machine parts up to 2.8m diameter by 1.6m height, including milling, drilling and, optionally, grinding too".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Metal cutting tools go on display at MACH 2008 from
Walter GB: "On show at MACH 2008 for the first time in the UK will be indexable cutting tools for turning, milling, drilling, boring and reaming, solid carbide and high-speed steel drills, taps and end mills".
In December 2007, we covered the news from Walter GB
concerning its Tiger.tec tooling at Intersat
- take a look at Metal cutting tooling inserts last longer
which says: "Inserts used in a variety of operations regularly achieves up to 75% more components per edge than competitor products owing to a high resistance to flank wear, cratering and thermal cracking".
Take a look also at the news release from Mapal, Tangential cutter mills corners and faces,
as well as Face milling cutters accept eight-edge inserts from Ceratizit UK,
and Centre mills/turns large telepherique parts from Doerries Scharmann Technologie GmbH.
See also:
Milling provides high growth for tooling firm
(July 2007)
Milling tools represent more than two thirds of the turnover of Kennametal, which is continuing to grow strongly
News on the Face milling inserts and cutters from WNT (UK)
(July 2007)
Subcontractor SMEs have been asking a cutting tool supplier to extend its range of 45 deg face-milling cutters, for which WNT has introduced a series of 9mm edge length inserts
High power VMC offers CNC systems choice
(June 2007)
A high power, large capacity vertical machining centre offers choice from a range of CNC, machine spindle, tool magazine and 4-axis options as well as conversational programming
Milling tools catalogue is easy to use
(May 2007)
Kennametal has issued its 530-page Global Milling Tooling Catalogue containing indexable and solid carbide milling tools of which over 33% are recent releases, such as Dodeka face milling system
Face milling cutters offer productivity increases
(April 2007)
A range of face milling cutters is engineered for higher cutting speeds and feed rates with lower cutting forces of up to 30%, including milling macvhines with low power
Pay by the millimetre for face milling cutters
(March 2007)
For UK users to take on the latest face milling cutter technology, a UK supplier has introduced a GBP 1.50/mm promotion for square shoulder face milling cutters
CNC 8mm bar automatic lathe has live tools
(February 2007)
An 8mm capacity, single spindle, CNC automatic lathe now has a motorised unit to power live tooling and there is also an option of a workpiece conveyor with the machine
6-sided insert for ultra high feed machining
(January 2007)
The new ChaseFeed Plus from TaeguTec is an extension to the already successful ChaseFeed range of cutting tools
Turning centre deploys 80 tools without a magazine
(December 2006)
A 15-axis mill-turn centre of twin-opposed-spindle configuration and may be equipped with two, three or four disc turrets - deploying up to 80 tools without a tool magazine
Tough insert grades improve cast iron machining
(November 2006)
Greatly improved results in the machining of cast irons are offered by insert grades having improved toughness and wear resistance for many operations
Face millers raise metal removal rates
(October 2006)
Face milling cutters, using octagonal inserts and new cutter body geometry, offer higher metal removal rates for users of lower-powered machining centres and milling machines - roughing or finishing
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
Wheelchanger raises CNC tool grinding output
(August 2006)
CNC tool grinding machine has a grinding wheel changer that extends the machine's capabilities for the automated, non-stop processing of complex tool forms or large batch work
Wheel changer automates CNC tool grinding
(July 2006)
The addition of a grinding wheel changer to a CNC tool grinder extends the machine's capabilities for the automated, non-stop processing of complex tool forms or large batch work
Latest carbide tooling reduces rail machining
(July 2006)
Latest carbide tooling has helped to reduce machining and lead times for the manufacture of railway switches and crossings, including reducing time on one job from 10 days to 30h
Face milling cutter has high metal removal rate
(May 2006)
For roughing to semi-finishing of cast iron components, a face milling cutter is ideal for applications where large volumes of material need to be removed both quickly and safely
Face milling cutters replace grinding operations
(May 2006)
Face milling cutters that eliminate many grinding operations feature through coolant and twin, face mounted, inserts that can be adjusted in microns to produce surface finishes Rz ? 2.5 micron
Portal bridge type vertical machining centre
(May 2006)
At MACH 2006, a fastgrowing tooling company will be proud to announce the UK exhibition launch of a string of innovative new products
Best use of cutting tools will save GBP 30m
(April 2006)
Cutting tool manufacturer believes that the UK industry could collectively save GBP 30 million annually by applying the best combination of cutting tools, inserts and machining processes
News on the Walter Tiger.tec inserts - face milling from Walter GB
(April 2006)
Changing the supplier of face-milling cutters cut cycle times by 26% on facing operations for pump bearing housings and produce more components per edge than their predecessors
'Mirror' face milling eliminates face grinding
(April 2006)
A 'mirror finish' face milling system is helping users to eliminate time consuming grinding operations and is suitable for machining unstable workpieces and on machines with low spindle power
Carbide inserts, drills double metalcutting speeds
(March 2006)
A range of milling inserts, cutters and solid carbide drills is designed to make machining times for steel workpieces can now be up to twice as fast or reduce power consumption
Insert grades aimed at increasing productivity
(March 2006)
MACH 2006 will provide a major platform for the launch of a new generation of inserts - a range of new grades to increase productivity levels
Milling grade inserts are for difficult steels
(March 2006)
Milling grade inserts offer improved performance in tough and demanding steel milling operations - purpose designed for modern machining conditions where predictability and security are vital
Stable milling cutter has 0.01mm max run-out
(January 2006)
Designed for the mould and die and aerospace sector, the Chase F-Ball milling cutter has a wide prism contact between the insert and holder to provide an extremely stable structure
Four-axis VMC helped win orders
(December 2005)
Four-axis VMC helped supplier win a contract to produce prototype engine manifolds for Ferrari sports cars and led a UK supplier's eight skilled people into batch production
Diesel engines to be CNC machined - like now!
(November 2005)
When a leading earthmoving plant builder made a rapid decision on engine building, the machine tool supplier had to act quickly to supply a system and pre-production parts, reports Mike Page
News on the Face milling cutters from Mapal
(November 2005)
A massive tool body from steel in a monobloc design and with fixed, brazed PCD blades are the main features of a face milling cutter allowing higher feed rates
Holders increase internal turning reliability
(October 2005)
Among milling, drilling and turning tools at EMO 2005 were internal T-Type ISO turning holders that provide increased insert security and clamping, longertool life and reliability
Solid carbide cutters tap holes in steels
(October 2005)
Among a wide selection of drills, taps, milling cutters and toolholders, Guhring introduced aolid carbide taps for threading steel and a PCD insert face-mill for non-ferrous alloys
News on the PCD insert face milling cutters for non-ferrous from Guhring oHG
(October 2005)
For the economical high speed machining of non-ferrous metals such as aluminium, aluminium-alloys and copper, a range of face-mills holds three to 20 PCD inserts
Tools bring metalcutting advantages
(October 2005)
Several new cutting tool ranges that will bring distinct advantages to metalcutting companies include mini solid carbide drills, new side and face cutters and face mills
Face milling range offers high performance
(September 2005)
Using inserts that offer excellent edge stability at high tooth loads -and secured by very strong clamping system, face mills will raise quality and reduce power consumption
Lathe turret wins JSME new technology medal
(September 2005)
Mori Seiki have been recognised by the Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers and awarded the 2004 JSME Medal for New Technology for the development of the 'turret with a built-in motor'