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“Demand for precision tool-

ing has never been higher

and valued more, espe-

cially since the last recession

when manufacturers made

significant investments in

improving their productivity with advanced technology,”

said Tim Fara, president, Bilz Co. Inc. (Lombard, IL).

“Coming out of the last recession 2009–2010, man-

ufacturers took advantage of the tax benefits that were in

place and purchased higher technology machine tools

with linear guideways, newer controls, higher spindle

speed and coolant through for the most sophisticated

Minimaster Plus replaceable milling tip system

offers a large selection of inserts and shanks for

tough milling applications, including those for

steel, stainless steel, cast iron, and aluminum.

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five-axis and multiaxis machines. Cutting tool manufacturers

spent a lot of money on research and on new equipment to

produce better carbide grades and substrates and better coat-

ings to machine metals like stainless steel, nickel-based alloys,

the Hastelloys, Waspaloys, and newest high tensile strength

aluminum alloys for the aircraft market,” said Fara.

“The price of the average end mill for these applications has

gone from $6 to $12 apiece, up to $60, due to sophisticated

grades, flute configurations, edge preps

and geometries. As a result over the last

couple of years, manufacturers have

begun to realize that they can’t get the

performance out of new advanced tech-

nology using old toolholding technology.

They are willing to consider higher preci-

sion collet chucks and milling chucks be-

cause of their higher TIR accuracy with

their radial load capability. And, they’re

looking at shrink-fit systems because that

is the most accurate TIR toolholding sys-

tem on the market. Once they have gone

through cost justification of new machine

tools, they understand the payback over

a 1-, 2-, 3-year period for tooling systems

vs the immediate perishable type tooling

with an end mill holder.”

Step Back to Get Perspective

A good starting point in discuss-

ing the health of US manufacturing is

to step back and consider growth in

industries like aerospace, medical, and

energy, as well as the impact of reshor-

ing, said Kurt Nordlund, president,

Seco Tools LLC (Troy, MI). “The reasons

for reshoring are well known: difficulty

of working at a distance, quality is-

sues, and rising cost of transportation

and delivery. As a company, we have

specific knowledge about these growing

high-tech segments. We have a tradi-

tion of being focused on high-strength,

heat-resistant materials, like Inconel,

titanium, and high-end stainless steel.”

At IMTS, Seco will focus on the mate-

rials side of workpieces where the techni-

cal content of its products is becoming

more important. Said Nordlund: “We’ve

expanded our engineering capabilities

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and moved our Custom Tooling unit closer to our engineering.

We are currently fine tuning our My Pages web resource, which

makes relevant product, technical information, and project

information readily available to our team.”

At IMTS, Seco Tools will unveil several new milling, turning,

threading and toolholding products that were developed with

material advancements in mind, including a square shoulder

cutter that enhances side-milling operations, a multi-edge

system that meets the industry’s demand for narrow cutting-

edge grooving and parting-off tools, an insert that provides

high-performance threads in a single pass, and toolholders

with special vibration damping capabilities.

For milling, several Seco insert grades, including the new

MS2050, utilize an advanced coating technique and substrate

to bring enhanced process reliability and higher cutting data

to applications involving titanium alloys. The special PVD

coating on the MS2050 not only strengthens the insert’s wear

resistance but also eliminates reaction with the workpiece

material for increased cutting speeds and tool life and a

lower cost per part. For advanced turning inserts for different

materials, Seco will exhibit its Duratomic-coated TK1001 and

TK2001 carbide grades that bring exceptional wear resistance

and faster cutting speeds to cast iron applications as well as

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JetSleeve toolholder from Bilz Tool Co. Inc.

the TP1030 cermet grade that maintains tight tolerances and

high surface finish in high-volume threading operations involv-

ing steels and stainless steels.

Meeting Customer Requirements with Expertise

“Our main focus is meeting customer’s future needs to-

day,” said Ester Codina, VP-marketing and business develop-

ment, Sandvik Coromant (Fair Lawn, NJ), “and IMTS will be

a perfect opportunity to showcase our deep knowledge and

expertise within metalcutting.” The Sandvik Coromant Smart

Hub will focus on helping attendees discover new ways to

boost their business through knowledge, tooling solutions, and

services and the latest solutions in hole-making, gear milling,

automotive, energy, and aerospace applications.

“We will present machining solutions for difficult-to-

machine materials so important in the aerospace and energy

industries, for example. Our approach is to help manufactur-

ers meet their machining challenges by simulating operations,

choosing the right tools, and supplying CAM programming

that ensures quality parts,” said Codina.

There are three important trends that Sandvik Coromant will

address at IMTS: what is needed for secure process machin-

ing in untended automated production; how shops can now

implement digital solutions like the tool library Adveon and

how to fill the skills gap with qualified people who want to work

in manufacturing. “We will present programs for reliability in

production where increasingly one operator is being called

upon to have secure control over a number of machines. To ad-

dress the skills gap, we are getting people interested in working

in manufacturing by ramping up our internships, investing in

recruiting graduates and opening training opportunities in sales

and marketing and R&D, and other company departments,”

said Codina.

“At the same time we’re working with our customers, pro-

viding training and knowledge that is specific to their manu-

facturing needs through Smart Events."

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Rebranding Effort to Command Center Stage

Over the last year, Command Tooling Systems LLC

(Ramsey, MN) has been working on a new look, rebranding

its image, and reorganizing the way that it presents its product

lines to the market. At IMTS, everything about the marketing

strategy, including the company’s new logo and colors, as well

as its distinct product lines repositioned under the same Com-

mand Tooling Systems brand will be displayed.

Said Bahti Hanedar, CFO: “Command has always been a

strong brand in the market, but most of our current customers

were only familiar with the standard Command family of tools.

We also have great product offerings from EWS, URMA, and

our newer Command Swiss Tool line. All of our product offer-

ings are now Command Tools within these classifications: C

Class: Command steep taper, HSK, CAT, DIN, toolholding for

milling; E Class: live and static tooling from our parent EWS; S

Class, Swiss Tool line; U Class, URMA boring tools”

To support its new approach to the market, Command

Tooling Systems invested $2 million in milling/turning, grind-

ing manufacturing capabilities, sources its steel and compo-

nents locally, and embraces the mantle of “Made in USA”

shared with its customers. “Command in the 1990s was well

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known as the steep taper brand. At IMTS, we’ll introduce an

innovative steep taper product that will change thinking about

standard manufacturing with heavy-duty end mill applica-

tions,” said Hanedar.

Tooling Quality Holds Key to N. American Production

“The emphasis in manufacturing these days is towards

quality and reliability. Manufacturers are bringing work back

to the US or reshoring production from low-cost nations for

various reasons, but quality and reliability are part of that

equation,” said Bob Hellinger, president , Emuge Corp. (West

Boylston, MA).

“Controlling quality by reducing outsourcing is a trend and

in the tooling industry, this means re-emphasizing quality tool-

ing and performance to produce the highest quality products

at production rates that make North American manufacturing

more economical. Cutting tool manufacturers are being pushed

to supply high-performance products that improve production,

while maintaining finished part quality,” said Hellinger.

At IMTS, Emuge will highlight new geometries and coat-

ing combinations for high-performance threading, milling

and drilling applications along with toolholding solutions to

maximize performance with live tooling demonstrations. New

designs for threading stainless steel, Inconel and titanium

are being showcased in the booth along with a new line of

high penetration rate carbide drills. Visitors will also find new

milling solutions for turbine blade manufacturing that reduce

production costs, as well as a unique toolholding solution

called SpeedSynchro for high-production tapping.

Expanded Product Line with Innovative Wrinkles

BIG Kaiser Precision Tooling Inc. (Hoffman Estates, IL) will

showcase its expanded product lines at IMTS with emphasis on

its stated goal of delivering the highest quality, most precise, most

reliable and most accurate tooling and accessories to the market.

Kaiser’s entire digital head lineup will be on display,

including the new Series 112 EWD 2-32 made for small

machines with tight work envelopes. This is Kaiser’s smallest

digital precision boring head with a concentric insert holder,

and outside of the digital vs. analog readout, has exactly the

same characteristics as the existing EWN 2-32 boring head.

Features include power management for optimized battery

life, a display that can be changed to show diameter adjust-

ment in millimeters or inches, IP 69K seal rating, minimized

imbalance with tool carrier in center position and optimized

bore depth by a through-hole tool carrier.

“Manufacturers are bringing work back to the US or reshoring production from low-

cost nations for various reasons, but quality and reliability are part of that equation.”

BIG Daishowa will feature new extended reach angle

heads that are designed for drilling and key slotting in deep

and hard-to-reach sections of a workpiece. They utilize

+100- mm, +200-mm, and +300-mm extensions on standard

angle heads to greatly increase reach. Even amid the ongoing

proliferation of increasingly sophisticated multiaxis machine

tools, the relatively simple angle head has proven to play a

critical role in the production of complex-geometry parts. And

now, an extended range of angle head exponentially increases

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top Magis CNC. This tool presetter and measuring system is

numerically controlled for operator-independent measuring

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ing applications have been expanded with Capto adapters in addition to the existing NCT and Screw-Fit adaptor program. New Prototyp Pro-totex Eco Plus is a versatile through-hole tap that delivers superior performance and tool life. Designed for through-hole threads up to 3.5 × D, it can be used on steel, stainless steel, and cast iron and nonferrous metals such as aluminum and copper. Walter USA LLCPh: 800-945-5554Web site: www.walter-tools.com/us



Multipocket Selectable ToolholderThe new SpinSelect multipocket selectable toolholder is capable of holding up to five or more inserts at one time and reducing setup and changeover time by 50–85% for most lathe parts. The toolholders excel at cutting harder materials fast by enabling the loading of each pocket with more rigid tools without the need to requalify them be-fore use. Each one of SpinSelect’s five individual pockets is 30% stronger than its conventional shank counterparts. The expanded line of mPower products enables setups and changeovers in seconds and can also improve throughput even on older machines. These products include the SpeedLoc mounting and fixturing system, ModLoc modular tooling columns and SpinLoc indexers.Modern IndustriesPh: 814-680-1682Web site: www.mpwer.com Advanced Materials Cutting Seco Tools’ full line of milling, turning, threading and toolhold-ing products that were developed with material advancements will be exhibited. For machining stronger, lighter composite materials, Seco has developed dedicated tooling for the

rapidly growing use of this material. The Jabro JC840 double-helix end mill cutter effectively machines lami-nated materials by direct-ing cutting forces inward and toward the component filler material during slotting and side milling opera-tions. The JC845 solid end mill reduces delamination, pressure build up and heat in the cutting zone when

slotting and side milling carbon-fiber-reinforced plastics. For advanced turning inserts for different materials, Duratomic-coated TK1001 and TK2001 carbide grades bring exceptional wear resistance and faster cutting speeds to cast iron applica-

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tions. The TP1030 cermet grade maintains tight tolerances and high surface finish in high-volume threading operations involving steels and stainless steels. Seco Tools LLCPh: 248-528-5200Web site: www.secotools.com/us

High-Accuracy Vise JawsOML’s SinterGrip vise jaws make it easy to get a tight grip on as little as 3.5 mm of part mate-rial for high-rate and accuracy metal removal in a single setup. The patented jaws use serrated carbide inserts to penetrate the workpiece edge to a minimal, controlled depth and exert a pushdown force on the part. The jaw design received a first prize for technical innovation in tools and equipment at Europe’s Industrie Lyon trade fair last year. Through October 31, 2014, Lexair is offering a $102 discount on SinterGrip jaws designed for 6" (152-mm) Kurt vises. The discounted kit includes: one pair of jaws, one set (10) of standard SinterGrip inserts, one set (10) of screws and a TORX T9 wrench, for $644.Lexair Ph: 859-255-5001Web site: www.lexairinc.com

Milling Tools, Diamond CoatingQuatron hi.feed milling cutter is well-suited for the removal of large quantities of metal; the hi.aeQ face-milling cutter is designed for shoulder and face-milling cast iron. The Rhobest tool features an ultrananocrystalline

diamond coating for machining carbon-fiber-reinforced materials. The coating is compact,

wear-resistant, and high-performing resulting in tools maintaining their sharpness and giving them a

long tool life. The new lightweight aluminum bridge for the TwinKom tool is versatile, with a unique design that allows for use as a double cutter for roughing or a single cutter for finishing applications, or as a stepped tool when used with an adapter. The double cutters are modular and suitable for diameters between 365 and 2000 mm, and can be adjusted within a 40-mm range relative to the cutter diameter.Komet of America Inc.Ph: 847-923-8400Web site: www.komet.com

High-Performance End MillsMulti‐Carb high-performance end mill line has been expanded to include metric corner radius options. The Multi‐Carb incorporates a large number of flutes for

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stability and high feed finishing capabilities in applications where surface finish and tolerance are critical factors. Available with 7, 9 or 11 flutes based on tool diameter, the odd number of flutes allow for a smoother cutting performance while controlling the natural harmonics by staggering entry and exit of the cutting edges. The optimized cutting geometry is designed for finishing applica-tions of challenging materials

such as titanium, stainless steel and high-temperature alloys that require superior surface finishes and tolerances. Typical applications include aerospace structure components, ferrous housings, pumps and manifolds and defense applications. SGS Tool Co.Ph: 330-688-6667Web site: www.sgstool.com

Clamping and Gripping TechnologiesHighlights of the Rohm Products booth include E-quipment clamping tools that employ electric power instead of hydrau-lics to maximize control and efficiency for turning and milling machines. The new Orange Line of products ranging from drill chucks and live centers to lathe chucks and machine vises is standardized for easy availability and attractive pricing. RRMP synthetic grippers are custom-engi-neered for specific automa-tion applications involving round, prismatic, or free-form surfaces. The Jaw Finder jaw selection application helps customers match the right jaw to their workpieces and operations. Micro technology workhold-ing products are engineered for precise handling of critical small parts, including watchmaking, jewelry and implants for dental technology and for hip and knee joints. Röhm Products of AmericaPh: 770-963-8440Web site: www.rohm-products.com

Multimaterial Tool ProgramsDrilling, milling and threading tools offer multimaterial versatility without sacrific-ing performance or quality. Part of this year’s showcase is a new range of solid-carbide end mills to complement the full line of HSS and cobalt finishing cutters, cobalt roughing tools and solid-carbide center cutting end mills. The new end mill line was devel-oped to provide superior surface finish in most engineering materials including, in particular, hardened materials. A 45° helix and flute construction enables high-speed machining while an aluminum titanium nitride (AlTiN) ceramic coating increases their all-round capabilities further by allowing use in dry machin-ing applications.Dormer ToolsPh: 847-783-5700Web site: www.dormertools.com

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to customer specification with edge locating, hardened and ground wear pads, center locating or just mounting holes. Fixtures can be designed with plain faces, with any spe-cial machining, hole patterns, with precision bushings and threaded inserts or with precision T-slots. Also featured is the Triag modular workholding system, along with its own Amflex and other clamping components when designing turnkey manual fixtures. Triag’s modular design allows clamping of small parts in high density by attaching the clamp modules to rails. This rail-based system allows both very high part density in a limited working area and simple, quick-change setups. Advanced Machine & Engineering Co.Ph: 815-316-5277 Web site: www.ame.com

Base-Mount ToolingIn addition to standard X and Z-axis tools, styles such as adjustable tools, speed increasers and internal coolant tools with capabilities to 140 bar are now available in an assortment of standard BMT tooling types, including BMT 45, 55, 65 and 75. BMT tooling is supplied with the Heimatec’s U-Tec flexible machining system, which pro-vides extremely high power transmission via polygonal drive. Integrated collet nut with easy change-out can convert the output to arbor (for face mills), Weldon, or ER collet exten-sions. The U-Tec system further allows the cutting tool to be in closer proximity to the bearing, which results in higher rigidity. Cutting tools last longer and yield an improved finish as a result of this Heimatec design feature. Heimatec Inc.Ph: 847-749-0633Web site: www,heimatecinc.com

Beveling ToolsFMT Bevel Mate and FMT Bevel Mite beveling tools can create inside/outside bevels, pipe beveling, countersink, and radius paint edges, spark-free, heat-free, and in 30 second changeouts. The electric FMT Bevel Mate is capable of bevel depths of up to ½" (12 mm). Proprietary cutter heads are available in 30, 37.5, 45°, and 3-mm radius. The pneumatic FMT Bevel Mite is capable of bevel depths up to ¼" (6 mm).

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Palletizing Workpiece HoldersThe new MTS single-base plates are the practical addition to the well-proven MTS multibase plates for palletizing workpiece hold-ers, vises, and fixtures. MTS single-base plates provide a

precise, powerful and flexible interface between the workpiece and the machine. Since no clamps are required for installa-

tion, the base plates can be quickly and flexibly rearranged and secured on most common machine tables. For single palletizing, the MTS Single-Base Plate is used, providing ac-curate positioning in the X and Y axes. EROWA Technology Inc.Ph: 847-290-0295Web site: www.erowatech.com

Quick-Change Cutting Tool SystemVaria VX Quick-Change System replaces cutting tools ef-fortlessly, leaving the tool in the machine and your hands intact. The Varia VX utilizes three contact points to pull the Varia VX insert into position. A release mechanism ejects the insert without excessive force, shortening tool-change times to as little as 20 seconds. The taper/planar support interface ensures maximum concentric accuracy. The tightening and release take place via a turn gear segment with three multifunctional cams. When a radially attached tension screw is tightened, the three-point tension pulls

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High-Performance Carbide End MillsDiver family of carbide end mills have an optimized flute profile to allow for ex-tremely effective chip flow. The standard offering for Diver end mills includes corner chamfer and corner radius

series. Diver four-flute end mills feature a variable helix design with a unique face geometry allowing for ramping operations up to a 45° plunge angle and drilling to 2 × D. Proprietary nano-Si hard coating and a specialized cutting edge prep provide these end mills with extended tool life for high metal removal rates and improved productivity for mill-ing applications.Guhring Inc.Ph: 800-776-6170Web site: www.guhring

Digital Boring Head, Angle HeadsKaiser’s entire digital head lineup will be on display, including the new Series 112 EWD 2-32 made for small machines with tight work envelopes. This is Kaiser’s smallest digital precision

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High-Feed Milling CuttersHi-FeedMidi family of milling cutters features strong positive rake face angles, four insert indexes, rigid clamping and high tensile screws to provide efficient, cost-effective machin-ing. The Hi-FeedMidi offers all the advantages of Ingersoll’s successful Hi-FeedMini, but with a 0.060" (1.5-mm) depth-

of-cut capabil-ity. This fam-ily of cutters is well-suited to work in the Die/Mold and Aero-space indus-tries, as well as general-pur-pose machin-

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Full Line Collets, Guide BushingsFull line of Schlenker collets and guide bushings includes an innovative selection of fully sealed collets made from the finest materials available for long uninterrupted use. Collets are manufactured to accept polyurethane inserts that grip the bar stock rather than steel

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Steel Turning Coated Insert GradesTwo insert grades, GC4325 and GC4315), feature Inveio coating technology, which brings endurance, predictability and long tool life to steel turning processes. Inveio’s unidirec-tional crystal orientation makes the

workhorse-like performance of these grades possible. Normally, the crystal orientation of the CVD alumina coat-ing is random. Sandvik Coromant pioneered a way to control the growth of the crystals, lining them up in the same direction to create a stronger, uniform structure of the coating. These tightly-packed crystals create a strong barrier towards the cutting zone and chip. For example, GC4325 is the first-choice grade for axial and radial turning on a low steel alloy axle. When GC4325 reaches a limit in metal removal rate due to high speed and a long time in the cut, GC4315 with-

stands the high cutting temperatures that occur. Sandvik CoromantPh: 201-794-5000

Web site: www.sandvik.coromant.com/us

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Working for you.At Command, we want every job you give our toolholders to be a complete success. We consider it our personal responsibility to minimize any variable we can. Our commitment to you matters; so we’re proud to announce that every standard toolholder will now be shipped with a Hi-Q ER collet nut.

collet nuts are specially designed to provide a signifi cant increase in clamping force on the tool shank, allowing for more aggressive machining and minimized risk of tool slippage. We are both committed to the accuracy and durability of our products, and it’s our top priority to make your job easier.

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Tools for Micro-TurningCarbide inserts from the S274 tool system are designed with high-precision “µ-Finish” to machine extremely small preci-sion parts, reducing production costs related to downtime and increasing process reliability. The micro-grain carbide structure and specially designed geom-etries are well-suited for machin-ing steels, stainless steel, and brass. A new coating type AC25 (developed for micro turning, grooving, and parting-off applica-tions) resists wear and build-up of material on cutting edges. Precision grinding processes applied to the “µ-Finish” inserts guarantee a repeatable center height of ±0.0025 mm. Each cutting edge is inspected under 200× magnification as an additional quality control measure. Once the tool has been setup, no further height adjustments are required when replacing a worn insert.Horn USA Inc. Ph: 888-818-4676Web site: www.hornusa.com

Modular Fixturing SolutionsModular fixturing offers productivity enhancing solutions for processing simple or complex work-pieces for machining, welding, inspection, and assembly. Manufacturing capabilities are improved by fixturing technologies that

provide secure, precision positioning of workpieces in shops of all sizes. Hands-on tooling displays will be available and application engineers will be on-site to discuss show visitors’ customized application requirements.Bluco Corp.Ph: 800-535-0135Web site: www.bluco.com

Toolholding SecurityER MicRun Collet System has a TIR of less than 0.00012" (0.003 mm) at 3 × D. The MicRun’s self-locking design

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retains the collet in the nut for easier insertion and removal with no extractor required. To ensure high repeatability and rigidity, the system is equipped with a special thread that keeps the nut aligned with the holder. MicRun is available in stan-dard taper types as well as stan-dard and mini-nut designs. Also being shown, secuRgrip, part of the powRgrip product line, is an anti-pull system that

locks the collet and cutter to the tool-holder body to eliminate cutter slippage. A patented locking system includes a small, profiled locking key insert that fits into a standard Weldon end mill flat. secuRgrip has a TIR of 0.0001" (0.003 mm) and enables manufacturers to preset tool heights.Rego-Fix Tool Corp.Ph: 317-870-5959Web site: www.rego-fix.com

Coated Threading InsertsNew products ranging from the latest in high-performance coated carbide in-serts to extendable deep-reach toolhold-ers and spiral flute inserts for thread-

ing, grooving, and chamfering will be featured. BLU inserts feature advanced carbide substrates and multilayer coat-

ings for use in machining both conventional and ultra-hard materials. BLU has increased the thermal barrier to 4200° F and in actual tests delivered 30% more parts at 30% higher speeds. The new HBA grade was developed for superior

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performance in superalloys like Hastelloy, Inconel, and nickel-base alloys. Visitors will be able to discuss their individual thread-cutting needs at the Carmex Applications Station with application engineers.Carmex Precision Tools LLCPh: 262-628-5030Web site:www.carmexusa.com

Diverse Selection of Rotating Carbide ToolsNiagara Cutter will exhibit a diverse selection of rotating carbide tools engineered to maximize productivity in spe-

cific materials and operations in parent company Seco Tools LLC booth. Included will be the S738 and S938 multiflute solid-carbide end mills for titanium and other challenging materials; MZN 410R and 510R high-feed solid-carbide end mills aimed at moldmaking operations; and NS240R solid carbide long-flute finishing end mills for pe-ripheral finish milling involving long axial engage-ment. The seven-flute S738/S738R and nine-flute S938/S938R solid-carbide end mills feature unequal flute spacing that reduces vibrations and produces excellent surface finish. The seven-flute cutters are available in diameters ranging from 0.25 to 0.5" (6–12 mm), while the nine-flute cut-ters are between 0.625 and 1" (15.8–25.4 mm) in diameter. Aerospace corner radii and AlTiN coat-ing are standard.

Niagara CutterPh: 800-861-6111Web site: www.niagaracutter.com

Large-Diameter Drill CartridgesCartridges for its TungDrillBig series allow customers to use TungSix-Drill (TDS) inserts with TungDrillBig drill bodies in ad-dition to previously available cartridges that use TungdrillTwist-ed (TDX) inserts. The TDS cartridge uses an economical, rigid six-cornered WWMU-type in-sert for TungSix-Drill; the TDX cartridge uses four-cornered XPM-type inserts for Tung-drillTwisted. The increase in the number of

GRIPPERS. PINS. BUMPERS.

Grippers are available in fixed and swivel configurations with various surface types. Ball-lock pins for fastening, locating and alignment. Rubber and urethane bumpers provide load bearing protection. Call us at 888.794.8687 for technical assistance and sales or go to www.fixtureworks.net for online ordering, specs & CAD files.

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applicable inserts allows selection between the two cartridges, depending on the application, machine rigidity, and material to be cut. To minimize tool inventory, TungDrillBig bodies are available in only five variations. With the use of setting plates, the customer can adjust the diameter from 2 to 3 1/4" (51–82 mm). Drill bodies are designed to supply coolant directly to the cutting edge.Tungaloy AmericaPh: 888-554-8394Web site: www.tungaloyamerica.com

Innovative Toolholding, WorkholdingHigh-precision toolholding and workhold-ing products include the Preci-Flex mod-ular quick-change tooling system which features adapters for holding different cutting tool and shank designs. The adapters’ common connecting feature locks into a standard base unit on the machine turret, enabling tool/adapter as-semblies to be preset offline then quickly switch in and out of the base unit. Tool

positions repeat within ±3 µm, eliminat-ing the need to recenter, touch off, or make test cuts. The compact Eppinger C3, C4 and C5 connection base holder makes fast and simple tool changes pos-sible and can handle larger workpieces easily. Deco-Flex modular adapters for Swiss automatic machine tools increase manufacturing flexibility. Three Gressel workpiece clamping systems, Gripo that clamps by tension rather than compres-sion and produces no deflection to the vise baseplate, Grepos five-axis power

vises, and Solinos for small parts will be exhibited.Exsys Tool Inc.Ph: 352-588-4345Web site: www.exsys-tool.com

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Mega Through-Hole Air-Operated ChuckThe new UPR mega through-hole, self-contained air chuck exhibits advancements in functionality and value and is

well-suited for oil pipe applications. The UPR series chucks are designed with a larger through hole than the earlier UBR models, accommodating workpiece diameters ranging from 4 1/2 to 20" (114–508 mm) per API standards. The UPR

models are available as turnkey pack-ages; which includes a spindle adapter, antirotation bracket, and air control unit.Kitagawa NorthTech Inc.Ph: 847-310-8787Web site: www.kitagawa.com

Rotary Table for Smaller PartsThe Quad 5C rotary provides an optimal way to hold smaller parts by using a conventional 5C collet or chuck. Chucks can be threaded to the 2 3/16"-10 spindle nose. The four gang configura-tion is designed to increase productivity

for large volume applications in which tool change times can be significantly reduced as well as eliminating costly part setup operations. The air collet closer, features an impressive 3000 lb (1360 kg) of thrust @ 100 psi (6.8 bar), increasing part holding force and reducing the operator fatigue vs. manual versions. Air collet closer design retains

One setup. Multiple applications.

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its holding force even with air pressure variations or a com-plete loss of air pressure. Spring-less return prevents nuisance collet sticking with the 5C. The 5C Quad unit can be driven with a stand-alone USB indexer or provided with servomotors

compatible with machines with various CNC controls. Calmotion LLCPh: 818-357-5826Web site: www.calmotion.com

Drilling SolutionsCombiCham is a new drilling solution for 1.125–2" (28.5–51-mm) diameter holes in a drilling depth of up to 5xD. These drills feature a pilot Sumo-Cham drillhead and standard square precision ground inserts with a wiper in various sizes, made from IC808 Sumotec PVD-coated grade. The drill body features two polished flutes with variable flute geometry for optimized

chip evacuation. Two peripheral cool-ant nozzles provide high coolant flow directly to the cutting zone and are suitable for MQL coolant type. The Dove IQdrill family for the drilling range of 1.299–1.575" (33–40 mm) has 3 and 5× length to diameter ratios. The Dove IQdrill features a unique de-sign, utilizing the carbide flexibility for self-locking, eliminating the need for clamping accessories. The drill flutes have twisted coolant nozzles and carry indexable spade type drilling heads.Iscar Metals Inc.Ph: 817-258-3200Web site: www.iscar.com

Deep-Hole Drilling SystemThe APX modular drilling system is de-signed for depths beyond the range of a traditional IC drill. The diameter range of the product is 1.500–4.000" (38–101.6 mm) with depths of 5, 8 or 10× diameter.

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The tool uses a fixed series body, with various heads that deter-mine the cutting diameter. An “X” locator on the head to body connection allows for simple assembly and superior strength. The locking screws position the head for a secure connection

with minimal run-out. Bodies are available from stock with a 2" (51-mm) flanged shank, 50-mm flanged shank, and a CAT 50 integral shank. They have drill depths

up to 28" (711.2 mm). Each body will cover approximately 0.275" (7-mm) in diameter, and is designed with coolant through the shank.Allied Machine & EngineeringPh: 330-343-4283Web site: www.alliedmachine.com

Advanced Chamfer Geometry TapsZ-Taps featuring GLT-1, an advanced multilayered coating, are designed with an advanced chamfer geometry and rake/flute form for threading stainless steel, high-strength alloys, tool steels,

and cast steels. GLT-1 multilayered coat-ing produces a consistent, controllable chip formation that is released smoothly for fast and efficient chip removal. GLT-1 is structured with advanced heat-resist-ing characteristics, along with an outer antifriction layer that combines to pro-duce exceptional wear resistance and sliding properties that result in improved tool life, reduced torque, optimized chip

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evacuation and superior thread finish. Z-Taps are available in through-hole and blind-hole designs for thread lengths up to 3 × D. A full line of sizes from no 4 to ¾" (19 mm) are available in UNC, UNF, and Metric Fine and Coarse.Emuge Corp.Ph: 800-323-3013Web site: www.emuge.com

Tools of Mass ProductionCGC Tool will exhibit end mills and drills and feature its Gorilla Mill and a number of its existing product lines. The company will also unveil its new seven-flute end mill, which it calls “the savage, untamed, but highly adaptable—Baboon.” CGC Tool end mills and drills are designed on a 3D CAD simulator, then crafted on state-of-the-art auto loading CNC cutter grinders to ensure absolute perfection and repeatability. CGC ToolPh: 866-888-9600Web site: www.cgctool.com

Lightweight Tooling ColumnsLightweight Tenzaloy tooling columns, which are one-third the weight of equiva-lent cast iron versions, enable manu-facturers to decrease wear and tear on their machines and pallet systems without compromising the strength and vibration dampening characteristics that cast iron fixtures exhibit. Their lighter weight also enables a higher percent-age of the pallet payload to be utilized on parts instead of fixturing and workholding. In addition to cus-tom made to order columns, Abbott is now stocking pre-ma-chined square and two-sided 400 and 500-mm tombstones with universal mounting patterns, which allow the fixture to work with virtually any machine tool brand/model.Abbott Workholding ProductsPh: 785-776-8555Web site: www.abbottworkholding.com

UV Adhesive Workholding SystemThe Blue Photon workholding system allows gripping and holding one side of the part, eliminating the need for opposing clamps and work supports. Blue Photon’s workholding technology uses a proprietary UV workholding adhesive to grip and hold parts in as little as 30 seconds, securely locking them in place without distortion and part movement. The system doesn’t use clamps or work supports that often restrict cutting tool access to the part. The system uses a transfer tool, which incorporates a zero point system such as Erowa or System 3R. Once the transfer tool is bonded to the part in the bond sta-tion the part is easily loaded and moved throughout the manufacturing process.Blue Photon Technology and Workholding Systems LLCPh: 855-777-2040 Web site: www.bluephotongrip.com

Coolant-Fed ClampsCoolant-fed clamps have a unique design that doesn’t require changing or

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modifying the toolholder. They easily connect to existing coolant pumps on manual lathes with good coolant flow. Simply replace your current top clamp with our new coolant-fed clamp and have a direct coolant feed to the cutting edge for internal and external applications. All the plumbing hardware required for high pressure applications is available. The new design is cur-rently available for the Flo-Lock/Chip-Flo line. Tool-Flo Manufacturing Inc.Ph: 713-941-1080Web site: www.toolflo.com

Built-In ER ConnectionEco Line features the world’s first built-in ER-connection enabling the tool to be affixed to an ER collet chuck. This innovative connection allows users to save on tooling costs by eliminating the need for a master shank, extensions, or reductions. A breakthrough clamping system, featuring a chuck cone grip and face contact, allows for impressive rotational accuracy, maxi-mum rigidity, and substantial retention force.

ERI AmericaPh: 877-374-8005Web site: www.eri-america.com

High-Speed Center DrillKEO Cutters introduces the 8" (203-mm) long series high-speed-steel center drill, which is designed with spiral flutes and comes in various standard sizes. The KEO long series provides a high-quality center hole that suits most applications with the extra length allowing access to difficult-to-reach areas.KEO CuttersPh: 586-771-2823Web site: www.keocutters.com

Quick-Jaw Change SystemPronto quick-change jaw has a changeover time of 5 seconds per jaw, offering turbocharged setup times for all standard lathe chucks with fine serrations of 1/16" × 90° and 1.5 mm × 60°. The quick-change retrofit set consists of support jaws and clamping inserts. It is suitable for OD clamping of pre-machined and finished parts. By using the interchangeable

insert, the clamping range can be ex-tended by up to 16 mm, without having to reset the support-ing jaw, an increase of 300% in compari-son to conventional lathe chucks. For jaw changes with

exact repeat accuracy, the locking is released with an Allen key. The jaw is removed and replaced by another, eliminating incorrect positioning. In locked condition, a six-sided form-fit clamping ensures maximum process stability, and provides high force and torque transmission. Schunk Inc.Ph: 800-772-4865Web site: www.schunk.com

Miniature End MillsThe new Micro 100 MEF fam-ily of tools are all two-fluted miniature end mills available in both inch and metric sizes start-ing as small as 0.0100" (0.25 mm) in cutter diameter. These high-precision miniature mills are well-suited for finishing and semifinishing cuts in hardened materials Rc 45–68 materials. Their Extra Fine carbide substrate also makes them well-suited for moldmaking. Micro 100 Tool Corp.Ph: 208-888-7310Web site: www.micro100.com

Simplified Manifold MountingTuffLink 360 defines the future of link clamp flexibility and effectiveness. The innovative and exclusive rotary lug allows lever positioning anywhere in a 360° rotation, simplifies mani-fold mounting, permits last minute changes to lever position, and accommodates any unexpected variations.Vektek Inc.Ph: 800-992-0236Web site: www.vektek.com

Tooholder Enhancing TechnologyTooling performance is enhanced by lowering toolholder harmonics and improving toolholder rigidity, leading to in-



creased spindle life, improved tool life and better finishes. JM Performance Products High Torque Retention Knobs have a patent-pending design that places the force of the threads into a deeper cross-section of material. The precision design of the knob prevents the toolholder from expanding. Proper torque is critical to the installation and performance of High Torque Re-tention Knobs. A torque chart is provided for exact installation of each knob per machine application. High Torque Retention Knobs work in all toolholders built to specifications and are available in over 300 different designs.JM Performance ProductsPh: 440-357-1234Web site: www.jmperformanceproducts.com

High-Performance Drill Line Cyclone CXD is a new double-margin drill that has been added to MA Ford’s High Performance Drill line. CXD features and benefits include new lower thrust point geometry for better performance in titanium and stainless steel and carbon

steels and an enhanced double margin allowing quicker engagement in the hole and improved hole finishes. The CDX features the Altima Plus ALTiN multilayer coating for higher heat resistance. Enhanced surface finish technology pre and post-coating benefits coating adhesion and enhances chip evacuation. MA FordPh: 800-553-8024Web site: www.maford.com

High-Tech CoatingNanomold Red coating is designed for mold and die applications to address the market requirement for longer running tools in semifinishing and finishing operations in molds. Features of the new LMT Kieninger Nanomold Red coating include, a four-layer struc-ture with a hard shell and soft core, Red surface color and

15,000 Ways to Secure Your Productivity and Profitability

For over 100 years, RÖHM has run the gamut on powerful and precise clamping and gripping solutions that help manufacturers from all industry segments secure their productivity and profitability. From chucks to live centers to vices to tool clamping systems, RÖHM has a comprehensive line of products to choose from as well as the service and support you need to maximize your holding power.

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multiple ballnose and backdraft geometries. Offered in both WPR ballnose and WPB backdraft style inserts the Nanomold Red coating provides production security in semifinishing and finishing of steel, cast steel, hardened steel and high-temper-ature alloys.LMT USAPh: 847-693-3270

Web site: www.lmtusa.com

Six-Jaw Equalizing ChuckThe SJL 6-jaw (2+2+2) Equal-izing Chuck is a high-precision power chuck that is designed for clamping deformed components

while providing the flexibility to hold workpieces as a true 6-jaw self-cen-

tering chuck. The chuck is specifically designed with a centrifugal force compensation system that reduces the effects of centrifugal force, allowing for higher speeds and feeds, greatly reducing production time. The 2+2+2 equalization capability ensures that all six jaws are in contact with the workpiece at all times, minimizing any de-formations or inaccuracies of the component and making it ideal for clamping raw materials. The six-jaw self-centering option utilizes a concentric clamp with all six jaws, allowing it to hold round, machined diameters and thin-walled work-pieces with equal wall thickness. The SJL chuck is available in sizes ranging from 225 to 400 mm.SMW AutoblokPh: 847-215-0591Web site: www.smwautoblok.com

Advanced Workholding ProductsThe new Cobra vise is a five-axis dovetail vise that provides up to 4000 lb (1814 kg) of precision clamping force without distorting workpieces, especially for high-speed, complex, small part precision machining. The Cobra’s unique, one-half inch movable jaw stroke allows precise raw stock clamping with less material prep for fast positioning in the vise jaws. It is 2" (51-mm) wide and handles part widths from 1.375 to 1.800" (35–45 mm). The Chameleon vise is designed for tool room, knee mill applications and use on

smaller CNC machining tables. The Chameleon Vise is 3.5" (89-mm) wide with a 4" (101.6 -mm) jaw opening, mounts easily upright and on both sides and delivers up to 5000 lb (2268 kg) of precision clamping force. Also shown will the new Sidewinder SDW35 Vise, and the VersatileLock vises that are available in four 8" (203- mm) vise models Kurt Manufacturing Co.Ph: 877-226-7823Web site: www.kurtworkholding.com

Light-Duty Angle HeadsTA CP light-duty series angle heads are designed for use on small vertical machining centers to reduce time and costs in mechanical machining by avoiding additional setups and op-erations. TA CP heads are suitable for drilling, tapping, boring,

and light milling operations and will be available with different types and sizes of shanks and also in extended versions. The use of a new Aluminum Airborne and FEA simulation (Finite Element Analysis) reduce weight of the TA CP angle heads, which still have excellent mechanical rigidity. A new torque arm design allows for faster setup. The angle head is supplied with standard stop block, or on request the angle heads are available with a stop block suitable for the most popular verti-cal machining centers.OMG North AmericaPh: 866-440-8519Web site: www.omgamerica.com

Four New Tooling SystemsBoth Benz LinA and LinS broaching tools perform ID and OD broaching with one tool, reducing cycle time and eliminating wear on guideways and spindle bearings. ID and OD keyways, splines, torx, and hex shapes can all be machined with the same tool. The LinA broaching system changes the rotary motion of the live tool turret into linear motion for broach and spline machining on turning centers. The LinS broaching tool system enables programmers to broach splines, torx, hex and keyways on their machining centers. The Benz C-axis Angle Head can be rotated to predetermined positions automati-



cally while mounted in the machine using the C axis of the machine spindle. The Solidfix modular quick-change system enables users to change tools in 10–15 seconds using adapt-ers that hold a variety of tools.Benz Inc. Metal DivisionPh: 704-529-45300Web site: www.benz-inc.com

Grooving Tools that Can BoreThinbit MiniGROOVE’N TURN inserts for grooving, face groov-ing, threading, and boring are designed for those applications requiring the ability to both groove and bore. The grooving and face grooving tools are available in sizes 0.004 through 0.125" (0.10–3.0 mm) in 0.001" (0.03-mm) increments. Face grooving tools have major diameters starting at 0.415" (10.5 mm). Threading tools can produce nine threads per inch and greater. All MiniGROOVE’N TURN inserts are capable of working against a shoulder. Toolholders are available in steel, carbide and heavy metal with 1/4 through 5/8" (6–16-mm)

diameters and are available for shipment in 24 hours. Inserts are made from two grades of impact-resistant, submicron grain carbide. Custom geometries include radius, lead angles, modified threading and clearance angles and are available in 72 hours. Thinbit/Kaiser Tool Co. Inc.Ph: 260-484-3620 Web site: www.thinbit.com

Bolt-On Trunnion TablesBolt-on trunnion tables are designed to maximize four-axis machining centers by making machining six sides of the work-piece possible in one setup. Heavy-duty tables are customiz-able in made-to-order sizes or are available in standard sizes for popular vise models. Quick-change tables are changed over in 60 second with ±0.0005" (0.013-mm) repeatability.Martin Manufacturing Ph: 859-727-9900Web site: www.trunniontable.com

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