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High penetration drilling system |
The increased range for high penetration drilling system this tool is now 12 mm to 32 mm, with 3-, 5- and 7-times drill depth-to-diameter ratios with straight and helically fluted holders. The coated tools are designed to provide good chip formation, high penetration rates, and a long tool life. Read the full story here |
Spindles for micro-milling and drilling |
This manufacturer has expanded its micro line of spindles with the addition of new 20-mm and 22-mm diameter units to the 25-mm diameter model previously available. Right-hand spindles also are available. The spindles, that eliminate secondary operations for Swiss-type lathes, use synchronous, DC motor technology and operate up to 100,000 rpm with 260 watts continuous power and high torque. Read the full story here |
Manually adjustable toolholders |
Check out these new toolholders that feature one-touch drill length adjustment without the need for tools. Drill projection length can be adjusted by hand by rotating the knurled guide ring on the outside of the toolholder. Read the full story here |
Rotary table for the oil patch |
This new rotary table, designed for large diameter bar work and oil patch applications, has an 8-in. (205-mm) bore and powerful clamping system. The rotary table is designed with a carbide worm screw and an ion nitrided worm wheel, rather than a conventional bronze or bronze alloy actuation mechanism. Read the full story here |
High-speed rotary table |
A new direct-drive rotary indexing table is designed for high-speed, high-accuracy contouring operations in high volume and aerospace manufacturing. Read the full story here |
High-speed turning grade |
A new coated grade meets the mechanical and physical demands required for turning steels at high cutting speeds without sacrificing the toughness needed for reliability. Read the full story here |
Hot Products |
A Breakthrough Solution in Digital Contact Sensing The KEYENCE GT2 precision contact sensor is the world's first to use "Scale-Shot" CMOS technology. With a 20 million cycle detection durability it offers five times the durability conventional sensors. Features include 0.004 Mil resolution and 0.04 Mil accuracy, an IP-67 enclosure rating, preset application modes, absolute position detection, and no high-speed tracking errors. Details and specs.
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