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News Release from: TaeguTec UK | Subject: T-Cap system multi-function tooling
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 02 March 2004
Multi-function tools reduce machining
cycle time
Multi-function tooling system enables one single tool to conduct turning, drilling and boring operations and so cuts production cycle times and reduces the need for multiple tools.
On stand number 4569, at the MACH exhibition in April, tooling specialist TaeguTec will exhibit a complete range of new products Among the new arrivals to be exhibited at MACH will be recently launched T-Cap tooling range
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 12 Mar 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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The multi-function system enables one single tool to conduct turning, drilling and boring operations.
The T-Cap system significantly cuts production cycle times and reduces the need for multiple tools and inserts when working with small components.
The T-Cap has two cutting edges for drilling and turning.
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For drilling operations the high helix cutting edge minimises cutting forces and improves the control and formation of chips at low speeds.
The insert also minimises tool deviation and significantly improves surface finish resulting in visible productivity and quality improvements.
To optimise productivity of the T-Cap insert, TaeguTec has developed the T-Cap toolholder.
The toolholder consists of a cylindrical shank with one flat surface and another surface to enhance clamping capabilities and ensure maximum rigidity.
The holder has a helix flute to enable chips to flow efficiently away from the work surface.
The system incorporates a through coolant hole, which requires above 2 bar pressure regardless of drilling diameter.
To complete the T-Cap tooling system, TaeguTec has developed clamping units that utilise a dovetail slider to enhance stability under cutting.
The clamping unit has a micro adjustment scale in increments of 0.01mm and a Y-axis adjustment range of +0.2mm to -0.4mm to give the operator additional accuracy.
The T-cap system is capable of machining low carbon steels up to a hardness of 150BHN at speeds up to 270m/min and high alloy steels up to 350BHN at 120m/min, making it ideal for optimising production in the machine shop.
The company has also recently launched its new TT5030 range of inserts.
The range demonstrates that TaeguTec is turning its capabilities to the aerospace industry.
The new range has been designed to cut at very high temperatures, making it ideal for machining materials with a high tensile strength such as nickel, iron and cobalt based alloys like Titanium and Inconel.
A common characteristic of machining the super alloys widely used in the aerospace industry is notch wear.
The TT5030 insert provides a long tool life and stability with a high resistance to notch wear, a major contributor to reducing tool life.
The TT5030 has a micrograin substrate designed with a balance of hardness and toughness that is ideal for cutting superalloys that work harden severely under machining due to their low thermal conductivity.
The advanced PVD coating provides excellent wear resistance that enables operators to cut Inconel 718 at speeds of 60m/min.
This enables TaeguTec to provide its customers with an insert capable of running at double the recommended speed of 30 to 40m/min advised for machining superalloys.
MACH 2004 - April 19-23 - NEC Birmingham, UK.
Stand 4569.
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