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News Release from: Kennametal UK | Subject: Romicron precision boring system
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 10 November 2005
Modular tooling allows precise boring
New modular units in a precision boring system allow assembly of complex tool configurations or precision boring tools with multiple cutting edges using standard components.
The need for ever greater precision in internal machining has led to a market driven expansion of the Romicron precision boring system * Modular Unit - the new modular units from Romicron make it possible to assemble complex tool configurations or precision boring tools with multiple cutting edges using standard components
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 30 Apr 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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The scale on the adjusting ring allows users to both see and clearly feel each individual single micron adjustment.
* Romicron universal application - with three new boring bars, the boring range of the SVSBB2 has been extended from its previous 6-25.5mm to a maximum 100mm.
This solution is aimed particularly at users in the areas of general engineering and die and mold industries, which generally involve relatively small batch sizes but require the highest levels of precision.
* Wiper insert for precision boring - a new ISO insert has been specially designed for the precision machining of aluminum workpieces.
This insert fits into all precision boring cartridges or boring bars with a setting angle of 90 deg.
The cutting geometry has been carefully adapted to the specific requirements of boring in such a way that the cutting force is predominantly axially directed, thereby minimizing tool deflection.
Even with feed rates of 0.3mm/revolution the wiper radius still allows surface qualities of Ra 0.4-0.6 micron to be achieved.
Use of the wiper insert allows for a significant reduction in tool costs compared to expensive reaming tools.
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