Milling with speed and efficiency Mastercam 2018 Mill, available in the UK from Gloucestershire-based 4D Engineering, offers expanded machining flexibility and an increased emphasis on speed and automation.
Parabolic Performance Cutting world première Perfect surfaces on complex geometries with reduced process times – the Hoffmann Group has developed a new generation of milling cutters for Parabolic Performance Cutting (PPC) that claim to do…
Productivity gains highlighted at WNT milling strategy days WNT hosted two days of milling strategy days in conjunction with Open Mind and XYZ Machine Tools, at which delegates were introduced to the benefits delivered by the combination of…
Impressive milling results in difficult conditions The solid carbide roughing end mill, Garant MasterSteel SlotMachine delivers impressive results at company MonTech, even under the most difficult conditions in steel grade 1.0503 / C45. Clamped in only…
Roll out the barrel Partnerships in manufacturing are nothing new, but in this latest venture between tooling specialist WNT and CAM software developer, Open Mind Technologies, the results are claimed to be nothing short…
Improved performance for cast iron The extensive Mapal portfolio of ISO tools for milling operations has now been extended with the addition of a new range of cast iron insert grades that cover the bandwidth…
Full blown milling advances Precision Technologies Group company, Holroyd Precision, has developed what is described as a revolutionary new CNC profile milling machine that, in addition to producing helical rotors, can be programmed to…
Tunnelling ahead with mill-turn control The world's longest and deepest rail tunnel, the Gotthard Base Tunnel, opened in June 2016. The 57km (35 mile), twin-bore, high-speed link under the Swiss Alps between northern and southern…
Milling aluminium intelligently David Jones, Iscar UK’s sales manager examines the milling of aluminium and the innovative new cutting tools that have been introduced by the company to ensure more efficiency and productivity.
New Seco Tools Turbo 10 end mill demonstration Watch Seco's new Turbo 10 shell end mill demonstrate its robust capabilities, including plunge milling, slot milling, shoulder milling and more in stainless steel.
Lightening the load In 2015, bar feed equipment specialist Hydrafeed was appointed UK exclusive agent for the Robojob series of automated loading and unloading systems, designed specifically to optimise productivity on both turning…
Best in class – GARANT Softcut The GARANT Softcut tool family – suitable for all your applications. With the help of the GARANT ToolScout you can find the perfect tool for your cutting task.
Unbeatably versatile The new dimension in mono machining: The GARANT Mastersteel PickPocket for higher feed rates and up to 80% better performance.
Garant TPC milling cutters With special geometries and optimised milling paths, Garant TPC tools deliver high machining volume with low cutting force and minimal wear. Discover the benefits of this strategy with the new…
How to program a right-angle head on a Haas mill Whether for drilling or trapping, this step-by-step guide explains how to use and program a right-angle head on a Haas mill.
Finishing concept for cast iron face milling The face milling finishing concept for cast iron - CoroMill 425 - is designed for the automotive business. The accurate and reliable adjustment system makes CoroMill 425 an easy to…
Allied acquires German boring tool manufacturer Allied Machine & Engineering has announced the acquisition of a majority of shares in Wohlhaupter of Frickenhausen, Germany, Wohlhaupter USA, and Wohlhaupter India.
Sodick exhibits addictive manufacturing/milling centre at TCT 16 Exhibited for the first time in the UK, Sodick Europe will be showing the new Sodick OPM250L additive manufacturing/integral linear motor drive milling centre at TCT 2016.
Compact cost-effective cutters Tooling expert Walter GB has expanded its M4000 family of milling cutters with the new M4256, M4257 and M4258 porcupine cutters.
A force for milling Dormer Pramet says its Force AD range provides an all-round milling option for users.
Climb milling versus conventional milling: what's the difference? In this video, 'Tom's Techniques' explains and demonstrates the two types of milling while analysing the positives and negatives of each technique. Examples of what can go wrong for each…
Multi-edge face milling operations Offering high productivity and a low cost per edge, the CoroMill 745 has a double-sided, multi-edge design that is ideal for large batch productions.
Pietro Carnaghi to be represented in the UK Engineering Technology Group has reached agreement to represent the UK sales and service support operations for Pietro Carnaghi. Founded in 1922, Pietro Carnaghi produces large vertical lathes and gantry type…
