Tooling & Workholding Systems

No industry functions without its tooling. Maximize the investment in your machinery and equipment with the latest technology that will allow for minimum setup and machining time. Good tooling can give new capability to older equipment. If productivity and cost efficiency is your focus, you must visit this pavilion. The latest in state-of-the-art workholding systems are also featured in the Tooling & Workholding Systems pavilion. »  West Building     9am to 5pm

  

Machining Coolants
The WS 7450 is a heavy-duty, chlorinated semi-synthetic coolant that forms a transparent micro-emulsion when mixed with water. WS 7450HP has a similar formulation but also offers foam control for CNC and grinding operations. Both coolants can be used on a range of metals including stainless steel alloys, cast aluminum, ferrous metals, and cast iron. They offer good rust and corrosion protection for the inner workings of the machine tool and pressure lubrication, which can increase the life of the tool while also providing surface finish.

IMTS Booth W-2494
Wallover Metalworking Fluids
Strongsville, OH
www.wallover.com

Precision Machine Components
The staff of Advanced Machine and Engineering will be exhibiting its lines of precision machine components, including Amrok tombstones; Amflex modular workholding systems; Triag clamping systems; Spieth precision machine components; Sitema safety catchers; and Amlok rod locks. They also offer contract manufacturing services and special machine tools. Additional AME products will on display in booth E-5714.

IMTS Booth W-2405
Advanced Machine and Engineering
Rockford, IL
www.ame.com

Ideal for Aluminum
The AXC Series triple margin design is ideal for aluminum applications and has the ability to accomplish high production demands with high and accurate performance. AXC Drill has 15° internal coolant design that allows for superior chip evacuation and controlled temperatures throughout machining time. The triple margin geometry drill point creates stronger, more-symmetrical, self-centering end, which creates high penetration capabilities and accuracy. The spiral-fluted, right-hand-cut drills feature spiral shaped internal coolant holes and are available in diameter 3.0mm to 20mm with 3XD up to 30×D models. The coating on the drills is with Z-Power (ZrN) for a better wear resistant.

IMTS Booth W-2164
Precision Cutting Tools Inc.
Santa Fe Springs, CA
www.pctcutters.com

Tool Selection Software
The Iscar Tool Advisor (ITA) is a web-based tool selection software built on a mathematical algorithm. The ITA application provides an effective process of narrowing down all possible tooling scenarios, taking into account cutting conditions, machine power, metal removal rate, and cutting time. Users can enter a few mandatory fields (two to six) for quick results or complete additional detailed fields specifying machine parameters, tool diameters, tool type, grade, etc. The application provides the three best tooling options but can display up to 25 tool recommendations per application search. ITA supports both inch and metric platforms and supports 25 different languages.

IMTS Booth W-1800
Iscar Metals Inc.
Arlington, TX
www.iscarmetals.com

CoroDrill and CoroMill Tools
The CoroDrill 860 solid carbide drill provides fast drilling optimized for steel and all types of aluminum. The exchangeable-tip drill, the CoroDrill 870, will be extended with an optimized grade and geometry for cast iron materials. The CoroMill 176 indexable insert cutter covers a range of industries. The CoroMill Plura family machines thermoplastics, making it suitable for die and mold applications. The CoroDrill 861 is for applications that need a stable tool for the deepest holes. Also on display will be their complete line of drilling and milling products.

IMTS Booth W-1500
Sandvik Coromant
Fair Lawn, NJ
www.sandvik.coromant.com/us

CMT Toolholders and Inserts
The CMT line of toolholders and inserts for vertical thread milling now includes the 10mm diameter C10 and 25mm C25 inserts and toolholders for smaller and larger diameter applications. Available in a variety of thread forms and groove widths, the inserts – equipped with multi and spiral flutes – deliver shorter machining time, lower cutting pressure, and smoother cutting operation.

IMTS Booth W-1180
Carmex Precision Tools Ltd.
Richfield, WI c
www.carmexusa.com

 
End Mill Toolholders
Manufactured using an internal grinding technique that reduces total indicator runout (TIR) to 0.0002" are the Tru Position Eccentric Ground Toolholders. In addition, less runout allows a more even chip load and a reduction in chatter, while fewer passes to mill slots, due to improved on-center rotation, saves time.

IMTS Booth W-2200
Briney Tooling Systems
Bad Axe, MI
www.brineytooling.com

 
Digital Boring Head
Products showcased ensure productivity through precision, repeatability, and speed. First, the Kaiser Series 310 EWD Precision Finish Digital Boring Head features absolute setting accuracy shown on a built-in digital display. Next, BIG Daishowa’s newest solution in extended reach arbor technology is the Smart Damper. Then, two new tool presetter solutions will be making their North American debut – an entry-level Diaset contact presetter, and the floor standing CNC Speroni Futura. Finally, Sphinx has introduced the new Power-Phoenix extra-long high performance drill series and  its Micro Tricut Drill in sizes down to ø.20mm.

IMTS Booth W-1600
BIG Kaiser Precision Tooling Inc.
Hoffman Estates, IL
www.bigkaiser.com

Compact Clamps
These compact clamps, featuring a metallic wiper edge, are suited for applications where space is limited. Two clamping levers are available, which can be machined to adapt to a workpiece, then swiveled into small recesses for unimpeded loading and unloading. Four different sizes are available, each with a short or long clamping arm.

IMTS Booth W-1663
Carr Lane Roemheld Manufacturing Co. Inc.
Ellisville, MO
www.clrh.com

Gripper with Multi-Tooth Guidance
The PGN-plus two-finger gripper features multi-tooth guidance, which is a multiple prismatic guidance arranged in parallel, distributing forces across multiple guiding areas. As a result, the guidance has a higher load capacity. Longer gripper fingers can be used without overloading the guidance. It is part of the company’s gripping module series, which also includes the PZN-plus three-finger centric gripper, the DPG-plus two-finger, and more.

IMTS Booth W-2000
Schunk Inc.
Morrisville, NC
www.schunk.com

Inserts and Milling Cutters
On display will be the Duratomic TK insert grades for cast iron turning; Duratomic DP3000 heat-resistant inserts for Perfomax Indexable Drills; the Square 6-04 shoulder milling cutter; the Turbo 10 cutting tool; the Double Octomill-05 face milling cutter for smaller machines; and disc milling cutters for large slot width. The TK1001 and TK2001 insert grades, featuring Duratomic coating process technology, offer turning, allow for faster cutting speeds, and reduce the number of grades needed in cast iron applications. The Duratomic DP3000 heat-resistant inserts are suitable for very high feeds and speeds. The Square 6-04 includes tool diameters down to 0.75" (20mm). The Turbo 10 cutting tool is suitable for most roughing, semi-finishing, and finishing operations.

IMTS Booth W-1564
Seco Tools Inc.
Troy, MI
www.secotools.com/us

Multi-Carb End Mills
The Multi-Carb incorporates a number of flutes for stability and high-feed finishing capabilities in applications where surface finish and tolerance are important. Available with seven, nine, or 11 flutes, the odd number of cutting flutes control natural harmonics while staggering entry and exit of the cutting edges. Design of the cutting geometry is for finishing materials such as titanium, stainless steel, and high-temperature alloys.

IMTS Booth W-2217
SGS Tool Co.
Munroe Falls, OH
www.sgstool.com

Face Mill Tooling
The AHX640S face mill is for machining steel, cast iron, and ductile iron. The AHX640S offers an insert screw style to complement the AHX640W wedge style. The 14-corner inserts are strong and accommodate the MP breaker in grade VP15TF with wear- and fracture-resistance for steel and the MK/HK-MC5020 breaker for cast iron. Cutter diameters range from 2.5" to 8"; teeth configurations are available in standard and fine pitch.

IMTS Booth W-1426
Mitsubishi Materials USA Corp.
Cutting Tools
Fountain Valley, CA
www.mmus.com

RFID-Embedded Hand Tools
The PROTOid is available with passive UHF RFID tags embedded in each tool, allowing operators to manage, monitor, and track tools on the shop floor. The company’s Laser Point Read (LPR) can be placed at choke points within a facility to identify when a tool moves through an area.

IMTS Booth W-1446
CribMaster
Marietta, GA
www.cribmaster.com

End Mills for Range of Materials
TiNox-Cut end mills provide exceptional tool life when machining challenging materials such as nickel alloys like Inconel and Stellite, all grades of titanium, and tough stainless steels like Super Duplex. They feature a high heat-resistant, lubricious coating that help provide long tool life by minimizing friction and efficiently evacuating chips. In addition, the tools are made from a tough carbide grade to maximize wear resistance. For maximum effective cutting lengths, TiNox-Cut end mills feature reduced neck diameters and combine a tight, h5 shank tolerance with a roughened surface finish to maximize toolholder clamping potential.

IMTS Booth W-1536
Emuge Corp.
West Boylston, MA
www.emuge.com

Keep Cool System
The Cool Flash System enagles coolant to wrap itself around the tool like a jacket and protects it against such disturbances. With the Cool Flash-System, the bores are in the clamping chuck. A disc is positioned at the face side of the Cool Flash chuck, which releases a narrow circumferential gap in the direction of the tool. The coolant accumulates at this point on the Cool Flash, builds up high pressure in this chamber, and is distributed over the entire scope of the tool shaft. At the end of the shaft area, the coolant is pressed into the flutes, flushes them out, and then reaches the cutting edges of the tool directly without atomizing, where its cooling effect may develop.

IMTS Booth W-1464
Haimer USA
Villa Park, IL
www.haimer-usa.com

Custom Tooling
Madaula’s custom-designed live tooling can perform milling operations at fixed angles. It is capable of designing tooling that is customer-specific in angle, tooling capacity, and reach requirements. The company supplies a cutting solution and matches it to the turret design of the machine, whether it is VDI, BMT (Bolt Mount), or other mounting and drive specifications.

IMTS Booth W-2272
Euro-Technics Inc.
Carpentersville, IL
www.euro-technics.com

Counter Display and Spray Bottle Holder
The Universal Counter Display securely displays screwdriver bits, nutsetters, drillbits, saw blades, and more. They are made of steel construction, in either fire engine red or textured black, with a locking clear polycarbonate cover. Small display footprint is 11" x 18.5" and large display footprint is 18.5" x 18.5". The small display has three channels while the large display has five channels, each measuring 3.75" x 18" and can be subdivided every inch with the provided movable dividers. The spray bottle holder is made from cold rolled steel and is easily mountable. It holds larger spray bottles and cans with a 3.5" diameter hole.

IMTS Booth W-2264
Huot Manufacturing Co.
St. Paul, MN
www.huot.com

Modular Tooling Systems
The Preci-Flex toolholder system is an accurate solution for lathe tooling changeovers. It has a single base holder and multiple tooling adapters that use the ER collet pocket. Available in a range of sizes, Preci-Flex is consistent, with every toolholder offering repeatability within 5µ. The system also allows for the interchanging of tooling adapters between fixed and rotary base holders for fast machining. Additionally on display during the show will be specialized tooling systems for use with various machine tool models and brands.

IMTS Booth W-1664
Exsys Tool Inc.
San Antonio, FL
www.exsys-tool.com

Paltech Turning Grades
Paltech PH 5000 turning grades incorporate a MT-CVD coating process that combines MT-Ti(C,N) and Al2O3 for coating adhesion, toughness, and wear properties through microstructural optimizations and post coating treatments. Five inserts are being introduced at IMTS in grades designed for finishing rough machining of steels and cast irons. Milling products for the aerospace industry will also be displayed, incorporating two locking screws to ensure good clamping while machining at high speeds

IMTS Booth W-2275
Toolmex Industrial Solutions
Natick, MA
www.toolmex.com

Micro-Structured Inserts
Tiger?tec Silver for turning; Titex X?treme Inox solid carbide drills; Proto?max Inox solid carbide end mills; the ValCool VPLFC low-foaming coolant; and indexable milling cutters will be exhibited at the show. Tiger?tec Silver is resistant to crater and flank wear and plastic deformation. Titex X?treme Inox solid carbide drills provide flute profile, point geometry and TTP coating.

IMTS Booth W-1700
Walter USA LLC
Waukesha, WI
www.walter-tools.com/us/

Workholding, Machine Tool Components
On exhibit will be manual clamps from Imao, OK-Vise and Mitee-Bite highlighting secure fastening for repetitive machining operations. Also featured in the exhibit will be Fairlane Products’ line of grippers, rest pads, Swivots swivel/pivoting positioning components, and Quick Release ball-lock pins, rollers, and bumpers. Included in the Fairlane Products line up are the Abrasive Diamond Surface and Sof-Top grippers.

IMTS Booth W-1686
Fixtureworks Fraser, MI
www.fixtureworks.net

Range of High-Feed Milling Cutters
The DoFeed series of high-feed milling cutters can rough machine steel, cast irons, stainless steels, and super alloys. It is available as an indexable end mill shank series with diameters that include 5/8" to 1½" and can accommodate two, three, four, five, and six inserts, respectively. For deep cavity machining, the end mills are available with a long shank with an overall length of 6", 6.5", 7", 8", and 10". The long overhang of the series maintains its rigidity for deep cavity machining at high feed rates. For higher metal removal rates, the DoFeed is also available as a face mill bore-type cutter with 2" and 3" diameters that hold five and seven inserts, respectively.

IMTS Booth W-1654
Tungaloy America Corp.
Arlington Hts., IL
www.tungaloyamerica.com

Locating Line
Adding threaded rest buttons with sensor holes to its locating components line, eliminates the need for users to drill their own sensor holes through a case-hardened standard rest button. Sensing is possible using air sensors or fiber optics. They are made from low-carbon steel with a black oxide finish and are case-hardened to approximately 0.030" deep. Threads measure 2B-UNF Class 6g.

IMTS Booth W-2312
Jergens Inc. Cleveland, OH
www.jergensinc.com

Bluetooth Tech
for Drilling Systems
By incorporating Bluetooth wireless technology to the MicroKom BluFlex tool system, the tool display has been isolated from the tool head, making it easier, safer, and more convenient to read off the settings. When dialing-in the micro-adjustable head, the operator can affix the magnetic external display unit anywhere within the field of view outside of the machine tool. An adjustment key, with integral Bluetooth interface, is also part of the system. The same display unit and adjustment key is usable for multiple MicroKom BluFlex micro-adjustable heads.

IMTS Booth W-2400
Komet of America Inc.
Schaumburg, IL
www.komet.com

Custom Tooling
The design of these tools is for a range of milling tool application requirements in sizes ranging from 55" diameter to less than 1" diameter. The company relies on its parts family and CAD/CAM and manufacturing capabilities to custom-design tools a range of materials.

IMTS Booth W-2214
Lovejoy Tool Co. Inc.
Springfield, VT
www.lovejoytool.com

Cast Iron Turning Grades
Black-Rush CVD-coated grades TT7005 and TT7015 feature a stable substrate, strengthened coating layer and a post-coat treatment, resulting in exceptional chipping resistance due to the strong bond between the substrate and the coating layer. This coating technology contains an Al2O3 outer layer that maximizes hardness while providing thermal stability. Following the coating process, a surface treatment applied greatly reduces friction, cutting force and build-up on the insert cutting edge. TT7005 provides good wear resistance, making it a good choice for both gray and ductile cast iron in high-speed applications. Together, these grades provide mechanical shock and heat/wear resistance in high-speed machining of gray cast iron or ductile cast iron.

IMTS Booth W-1822
Ingersoll Cutting Tools
Rockford, IL
www.ingersoll-imc.com

Inserts with X-Feed Geometry
Design of the M270HF inserts is on Widia-Hanita X-Feed geometry. Two contact faces in a V-shaped pocket design help ensure the secure and rigid insert clamping and accurate insert positioning that improves cutting performance and tool life. Three grades are available: TN2505 for good wear-resistance in materials up to 60HRc hardness; TN6540 for added toughness; and TN6525, a mix of toughness and wear-resistance for dry-machining applications in steel. The M370 Series is a double-sided high-feed concept designed for high-feed-rate productivity. It is suitable for machining stainless steels and titanium.

IMTS Booth W-1452
Widia Products Group
Latrobe, PA
www.widia.com

Diamond Blanks
The IPOL series consists of polycrystalline diamond blanks for machining a variety of non-ferrous materials. Characterized by good wear resistance, high thermal conductivity, and uniform wear in all directions, the IPOL Series is applicable to tungsten carbides, ceramics, aluminum silicon, woodworking, copper alloys, and advanced composites such as graphite epoxy, carbon fibers, and fiberglass plastics. Available in grain sizes from >1µm to 25µm and diamond volume from 90% to 95%. IBON is composed of polycrystalline cubic boron nitride, which provides a solution for ferrous materials such as hard or soft cast iron, hardened steel, super alloy, and powder. They are available in grain sizes from 1µm to 10µm and CBN volume from 50% to 95%.

IMTS Booth W-1868
Iljin USA Inc.
Houston, TX
www.iljin.com

Steady Rest for Turning Centers
Manufactured to complement and support the rigidity and heavy cutting capabilities of the large-capacity ST-40 machines is the custom-designed steady rest for the Haas ST-40 turning centers. Design of the ST-40 steady rest was to the exact specifications provided by Haas to rest comfortably in the bed.

IMTS Booth W-2412
Kitagawa-NorthTec Inc.
Schaumburg, IL
www.kitagawa.com