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Micro tools ground surface finish improved
Walter Maschinenbau advised that its Helitronic Micro tool and cutter grinder provides the most precise grinding results in a range of diameters from 0.1mm to 12.7mm.
News from Walter Maschinenbau (15 May 2008)
Tool inspection machine is budget-priced
A 'budget-priced' tool inspection machine offers 3C Direct View camera with cameras for back, front and top light illumination of tools measuring up to 320mm diameter by 400mm long.
News from Koerber Schleifring UK ( 4 April 2007)
Inspection machine checks complex tool forms
A supplier of bespoke cutting tools has acquired a non-contact tooling inspection machine that checks multi-diameter or complex form tools and drastically reduces measurement times.
News from Koerber Schleifring UK (12 February 2007)
CNC tool measuring machine is non-contact
CNC tool measuring machine for micro tools within the 0.1mm to 200mm diameter range four fixed cameras for the non-contact and fully automatic measurement.
News from Koerber Schleifring UK (23 November 2006)
Rotary transfer machine grinds PCB drills
Automatic rotary transfer machine is designed to mass grind printed circuit board drills and flexible grinding modules allow a large variety of tools can be ground.
News from Rollomatic (20 November 2006)
Make a carbide step drill in three stages
User application article Usually the making of step drill out of tungsten carbide is a complex task, but it can be done in three elegant and economical steps, thanks to teamwork in a grinding technology group.
News from Schleifring UK (23 January 2006)
Autoload 16in long medical tools for grinding
The manufacturing of long medical and surgical tools for grinding has historically been a challenge for toolmakers, but a horizontal magazine loading system does the job in one clamping.
News from Rollomatic ( 2 December 2005)
Peel and pinch improves tool blank grinding
Peel and pinch grinding is primarily used to grind components and cutting tool blanks and are used on cylindrical grinders to improve product quality when machining tool blanks.
News from Rollomatic ( 2 December 2005)
Combination twist drill grinder has high output
CNC combination drill point and split point grinder is a high production machine for manufacturing or repointing twist drills from 1.5 to 13mm diameter.
News from Normac (14 October 2005)
CNC tool grinder counteracts skills shortages
User application article Despondent at a local area's lack of good toolmaking skills, a cutting tool manufacturer decided to replace skills with a five axis CNC tool and cutter grinder.
News from Walter GB (16 June 2005)
Tool grinder cuts batch time from week to weekend
User application article Adding a 5-axis tool and cutter grinder has slashed batch times for solid carbide milling cutters from one week at single shift staffing levels, to just one weekend unattended.
News from Walter GB ( 5 April 2005)
Five-axis grinder cuts 30% off cycle times
User application article Carbide reamer and special cutting tool manufacturer has cut cycle times by as much as 30 per cent thanks to a new five-axis CNC tool and cutter grinder recently installed.
News from Walter GB (15 March 2005)
High capacity loader for production tool grinding
A high capacity pallet style loader completes an automation package for optimum small to medium tool production on a tool and cutter grinder for long periods of unattended operation.
News from ANCA Pty (13 December 2004)
New modular drill sees wider range
The internally cooled modular drill Alpha Point is now available in the diameter range from 12 to 31.5 mm and for holes with a depth of 3xd, 5xd and 7xd.
News from TitexTools (25 November 2004)
Solid carbide drill with internal coolant holes
With the drills of the type Alpha 4 Plus Micro, it is possible to drill holes in many different materials quickly and on the basis of process reliability.
News from TitexTools (25 November 2004)
5-axis tool grinder machines bodies too
User application article A manufacturer of an innovative single blade reamer is using a five-axis tool and cutter grinder to machine features on tool bodies as well as grind cutting edges and tool faces.
News from Walter GB (16 November 2004)
Grinding process increases twist drill output
Using up to six grinding wheels and integrated wheel dressing in one rigid machine tool avoids multiple handling between grinding processes when producing high speed steel drills.
News from ANCA Pty (13 July 2004)
CNC grinder completely machines taps from blanks
A novel CNC tap grinding machine allows highly efficient manufacturing of taps from a blank to a finished product and all grinding operations including threading are performed in one set-up.
News from ANCA Pty (23 June 2004)
Oxide buildup prevented on tool heat treatment
Helping to protect tools and parts from scale and oxide buildup during heat treating in atmospheric furnaces, a tool wrapping product is available at an even higher temperature.
News from Precision Brand Products (23 January 2003)
Five-axis grinders boost tooling output
User application article Four five-axis CNC production tool and cutter grinders have successfully enabled a tooling company meet growing demands for fast deliveries of complex metal cutting tooling.
News from Walter GB (18 October 2002)
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