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Cutting Tool Applications Chapter 14: Broaches and Broaching

A broach is a long multi-tooth cutting tool with successively deeper cuts. Each tooth removes a predetermined amount of material in a predetermined location. Broaching — similar to shaping with...

Cryogenic Institute Expands, Adopts New Processing Capability

Massachusetts center now able to offer cryogenic treatment and post-tempering in one unit

New CAM Strategy for High-Performance Roughing

Open Mind module generates optimal milling paths, for maximum material removal rate and minimized machining time.

Small-but-Powerful Rotary Indexer

New Hardinge design “packs a big punch” but is light, with a small footprint, and brings precision and reliability

New Hydraulic Device “Automates” Machining for Haas Automation

Double-acting Kurt hydraulic vise means no fixture set-up is necessary for milling

The Life-Saving CAM Program

GibbsCAM drives the CNC machines that made the parts for the advanced drilling equipment that saved the lives of 33 Chilean miners

Bombardier Aerospace Soars with Tombstone Rework

Set-up time saved, 91%; cycle time reduction, 81%

Seco Tools Introduces Products for Machining Composites

New Jabro routers cover machining needs for various materials and operations

Whitney Tool Co. Buys Cogsdill Enterprises

Acquisition combines two widely known and long-standing names in the cutting tool industry.

Wilson Tool Acquires Exacta Companies

Exacta Precision and Exacta Fabtool expand product offerings, improve customer service

Waterjet System Builder Makes PLM Choice

Flow International will deploy Dassault’s V6 software for authoring, collaboration, simulation and interactive product documentation

New Mastercam Release Includes Dynamic Milling, Other Capabilities

Mastercam X5 also introduces new functionality for multi-axis machining, hybrid finishing, and other tasks

Flow Partners with USG Robotics with Advanced Software

Combination waterjet and saw manufacturing system designed for stone cutting

Mastercam Learning Tools Address Trainees’ Needs, Skills

Real-world techniques in accessible media, formats

Updated DTM Speeds Commissioning, Simplifies Troubleshooting

For advanced diagnostic modules, an integrated “expert system” learns behavior to improve diagnostic performance

Speed, High Accuracy with Makino’s New 5-Axis VMC

D500’s direct-drive rotary table and automation options extend capabilities for job shops

Long-Reach Boring Machine, Built to Order

Broadbent Stanley delivers for Scottish drilling equipment manufacturer

Mold Maker Expands Wire EDM Capabilities

Mold Craft’s new Sodick machine is capable of 15.7X11.0X9.8-in., X-Y-Z travel, and can accommodate workpieces up to 1,100 lb.

Larger, More Versatile VTCs, Boring Machines

MAG expanding large machine tool product range at Wisconsin plant

Konecranes Eyeing Expansion of its Machine Tool Service Business

Acquisitions help widen coverage for rebuilds, control retrofits, PM, calibration, and repair