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News Release from: WNT (UK) | Subject: Maxiclick parting-off and grooving tool
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 24 June 2005
Innovative part-off tool changes inserts
rapidly
As well as emphasizing service and suport, WNT will be showing an innovative parting-off/grooving tool, whereby that allows rapid changeover when an edge becomes worn.
Central to the 280m2 WNT stand at this year's EMO exhibition is the theme of service and support and the company will be taking the opportunity to highlight its 'Total Tooling Online' e-shop concept Initially launched in Germany, the e-shop will be available in the UK from September and will be rolled out to the rest of Europe shortly after
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 28 May 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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A product range as extensive as WNT's guarantees that there will be many new developments to see on stand A42 in Hall 4.
Key among these, though, is Maxiclick, which takes a whole new approach to parting and grooving.
Using an innovative insert design, whereby several inserts are joined together, Maxiclick allows rapid changeover when an edge becomes worn.
The worn edge is moved forward in the toolholder and the blade is then re-clamped.
The worn portion is then simply broken away, using the reverse of the tightening key, in a similar fashion to a craft-type knife blade.
The system offers several advantages, including reduced setting time, extremely narrow blades down to 1.0mm, and a compact design for applications where space is limited.
It also makes possible multiple part-off/groove/turning operations.
Maxiclick is another example of how WNT has developed its product range to provide manufacturing companies with a complete tooling solution.
EMO machine tool exhibition, Hannover, Germany, September 14-21, Hall 4, Stand A42. Request a free brochure from WNT (UK) ...
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