Metalworking's Leading Publication | Cutting Tool Engineering
WEB4 days ago · We offer in-depth articles, case studies, product reviews, industry news, and expert insights to help readers stay updated on the latest advancements, trends, and best practices in cutting tool technology and machining processes. Cutting Tool Engineering is your one-stop shop for everything related to metalworking and machining.
Understanding tapered spindle connections | Cutting Tool …
WEBDecember 01, 2014 - 10:30am. Cutting tools are most commonly mounted in a machine tool spindle using toolholders, which provide the interface between a variety of cutting tool geometries and the common spindle nose. While some tools connect directly to the spindle via bolting, for example, that is unusual. Toolholders simultaneously adapt the t ...
Understanding the Identification System for Indexable Inserts
WEBOct 1, 2014 · According to ANSI B212.4-2002 standard, identification of the indexable insert includes 10 positions denoted by a capital letter. Each position (from 1 to 10) defines a characteristic of the insert in the following order: – Shape; – Clearance; – Tolerance class; – Type; – Size; – Thickness; – Cutting-point configuration;
Rigid Rules | Cutting Tool Engineering
WEBAug 1, 1996 · Rigid Rules. Author Allen Krenick. Published. August 01, 1996 - 12:00pm. When tapping-tool users must decide between rigid and length-compensating tapholders, the choice often depends on the capabilities of the machine and CNC. A through-coolant rigid tapholder is used on a vertical machining center to …
Gangs vs. turrets | Cutting Tool Engineering
WEBApr 1, 2016 · Such and Walz agreed that because tools can be indexed to a convenient position, tool changes are easier on turret machines. Tool placement on gang slides is often tight, especially on small machines, and, on those with opposing slides, the tools on the back are usually upside down, making it easy to drop a screw or insert into the chip pan.
Industry News | Cutting Tool Engineering
WEBCutting tool orders hit $208.1M in June, narrowing YTD gains. 09/13/2024. Shipments of cutting tools were $208.1 million in June 2024. Orders decreased 2.9% from May 2024 and were down 4.2% from June 2023. Year-to-date shipments totaled $1.27 billion, up 2.6% from shipments made in the first six months of 2023. Read More.
Understanding cutting equations | Cutting Tool Engineering
WEBJul 1, 2014 · The following equation is used to calculate spindle speed: rpm = sfm ÷ diameter × 3.82, where diameter is the cutting tool diameter or the part diameter on a lathe in inches, and 3.82 is a constant that comes from an algebraic simplifica-tion of the more complex formula: rpm = (sfm × 12) ÷ (diameter × π). You can play around with this ...
Cutting Tool Engineering Magazine | Cutting Tool Engineering
WEBCutting Tool Engineering magazine, published 12 times a year by CTE Publications Inc., helps manufacturing professionals enhance the productivity of their companies' cutting and grinding operations, and provides essential insights for machining professionals. Browse through our digital issue archive below and select the digital format you ...
Design engineer’s guide to photo chemical etching
WEBAug 4, 2017 · Tolerances are a key consideration in any design and with photo etching varies dependent on the material thickness. For materials between 0.025 mm and 0.250 mm the minimum standard tolerance achievable is ±0.025 mm and between 0.250 mm and 1.5 mm ±10 percent of the metal thickness. In …
Countersinking Aircraft Materials | Cutting Tool Engineering
WEBOct 1, 1997 · Countersinking Aircraft Materials. The aircraft industry’s increased use of titanium and abrasive composites has led to the development of a new generation of countersinks. Aircraft manufacturers’ primary skill is the ability to fasten two pieces of material together in such a way that they don’t fly apart at Mach 3 in a 90° turn.