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Punching and Other Holemaking - Page 15
- From The Fabricator
Allied Machine updates product selector online recommendation tool
- Feb 11, 2016
- News Release
Allied Machine & Eng. Corp., a manufacturer of holemaking and finishing tooling systems in Dover, Ohio, has updated its Product Selector online recommendation tool at www.alliedmachine.com/adp/adpselect.aspx. The program, which visitors can use to find new tools to meet their needs or to access...
- From The Fabricator
Coolant-through drill’s flute geometry breaks down chips
- Jan 28, 2016
- Product Release
Dormer Pramet offers the MP-X 8xD coolant-through drill. It features fast chip evacuation, microgram carbide material, and multilayer titanium aluminum nitride coating. The CTW™ (continually thinned web) flute geometry optimizes flute volume and breaks the chips into small, manageable pieces....
- From The Fabricator
Depth-of-cut sizes added to drill line
- Jan 14, 2016
- Product Release
Walter has introduced several new depth-of-cut sizes for its DC170 drill for steel and cast iron. In addition to the currently available drill lengths of 16xD and 20xD, users now can choose 3xD, 5xD, 8xD, and 12xD. Custom-made versions also are available. The drills feature a land design that...
- From The Fabricator
EHRT North America to distribute EHRT Maschinenbau products
- Jan 5, 2016
- News Release
EHRT North America, affiliate of Mid Atlantic Machinery Inc. and Southern States Machinery Inc., has assumed distribution of EHRT Maschinenbau GmbH products, including punching and bending machines for copper busbar, in North America. EHRT North America is administered from Harrisburg, Pa. Karl...
- From The Fabricator
Upcut production saw with drill/tap option handles large, nonferrous material
- Jan 5, 2016
- Product Release
Scotchman Industries has introduced a new drill/tap option for its GAA-500 90 automatic upcut circular cold saw. The saw is suitable for cutting nonferrous materials at 90 degrees up to 6 in. square and round. The machine uses a shuttle feed design with an adjustable vertical and horizontal...
- From The Fabricator
Punching machine detects broken punches automatically
- Dec 14, 2015
- Product Release
TRUMPF offers the next-generation TruPunch 5000 punching machine. It features retractable clamps, mobile control, and the new ToolMaster Linear for additional tooling capacity. With retractable clamps, the entire sheet can be used without limitations when nesting parts. According to the company,...
- From The Fabricator
Software feature helps improve quality in fiber laser drilling
- Nov 17, 2015
- Product Release
Prima Power Laserdyne has enhanced the CylPerf™ software feature on its S94P laser process control for higher quality and throughput in on-the-fly percussion drilling of small, shallow angle holes in aerospace engine combustors. CylPerf is a graphical software utility for programming and...
- From The Fabricator
Indexable holemaking platform handles variety of applications, materials
- Nov 3, 2015
- Product Release
The new Top Cut 4 indexable drilling platform from Widia™ is targeted to end users that need one drill for a variety of drilling applications and workpiece materials. Capabilities include through- and cross-holes, inclined entries and exits, 45-degree corners, half-cylindrical, concave, and...
- From The Fabricator
Tool coating extends life of punch press tooling
- Oct 7, 2015
- Product Release
Mate’s new SuperMax™ is a hard, wear-resistant, lubricious coating for punch press tooling. It acts as a barrier between the punch and sheet metal to help improve stripping, reduce galling and slug pulling, and extend tool life. The proprietary coating outperforms currently available...
- From The Fabricator
Magnetic drills redesigned with pressure indicator, material and thickness detector
- Sep 24, 2015
- Product Release
Walter Surface Technologies has introduced the newly redesigned Icecut 100 and Icecut 200 magnetic drills. They include the addition of the Accudrill pressure indicator, as well as a material and thickness detector. Redesigned for heavy-duty applications, the safety amp meter, located in the...
- From The Fabricator
Blind-hole taps made for use on stainless steels
- Sep 16, 2015
- Product Release
The new TC142 blind-hole taps from Walter USA LLC are designed for machining stainless steels, ISO M materials, and ISO P materials, particularly the softer steels that require more chip control. They come in two versions. Grade WW60RB, suitable for high-volume production, offers a...
- From The Fabricator
Parting tool offers long grind life
- Sep 15, 2015
- Product Release
Wilson Tool International® offers the Dura-Die parting tool. Its replaceable die inserts are made from the company’s Ultima tool steel, which offers high wear resistance for long grind life. The die base is made from shock-resistant steel, allowing it to withstand high punching force....
- From The Fabricator
Lean or mean in punching tool organization?
- By Dennis Lowry
- Sep 8, 2015
- Article
Examining the eight deadly wastes can help to eliminate inefficient production practices in a fabricator's punching operation.
- From The Fabricator
LED pilot light added to magnetic drill
- Sep 4, 2015
- Product Release
Hougen Mfg. Inc. has released the redesigned HMD904 portable magnetic drill. The newest feature is an LED pilot light, built into the base of the magnet. It allows the operator to line up the pilot with the hole’s center location in low- or no-light conditions. The drill’s motor features a...
- From The Fabricator
Automated punch press loaders allow unattended operation
- Aug 31, 2015
- Product Release
Murata Machinery USA Inc. has introduced the FG series of automated punch press loaders. They provide lights-out, unattended operation during breaks, shift changes, lunch, and after hours. The servo-controlled systems feature an axis drive, programmable parts stacking patterns, and an integrated...
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