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Tools for nickel-based alloys

A comprehensive line of high-performance tools for threading nickel/super alloy materials to 46 HRC includes taps with unique new geometry designs to solid carbide thread mills. Sizes from No. 4 to 3/4" are available in UNC, UNF, and metric – 87 SKUs in total.

The nickel alloy program includes DF-NI and C-NI taps. With variable helix correction (VHC) technology, DF-NI taps feature specially ground relief geometry in the primary cutting zone that forms smaller, tightly rolled chips for enhanced chip control. This prevents damage caused by chips jamming in the tap teeth. With a 10° right-hand spiral flute, VHC taps are also available in STI thread sizes for jet engine components.

C-NI taps offer an advanced left-hand helical flute form with special rake and relief to optimize chip evacuation in the forward direction and add strength to the cutting teeth for enhanced tool life and process security.

Both taps are designed with special relief geometry in the chamfer and thread section to help overcome the high hardness and extreme elastic memory of precipitation-hardened nickel alloys. Taps are manufactured with HSS-E and are TiCN coated for heat and wear resistance. Modified bottoming chamfer (two to three threads on VHC taps) reduces torque and increases tool life. Taps are 3BX class of fit for internal UNJ threading applications. DIN length is available for improved chip clearance in hard-to-reach applications.

Also included in the program are Rekord KEG-NI style taps with VHC technology for tapping NPT and NPTF taper pipe threads in nickel-based super alloys. NPT and NPTF taper pipe taps come in thread sizes from 1/16" – 27 to 1" – 11-1/2.

The program also encompasses a number of thread mill styles. Threads-All Z-GF style thread mills require only eight stock standard tool sizes to produce more than 100 commonly produced screw thread designations. They provide machining of difficult materials, one tool for through and blind holes, and total control over pitch diameter limits.

Shur-Thread GFI-IKZ thread mills with internal coolant feature specially engineered multiple-spiral flutes to eliminate chatter, a large cutter diameter with high profile correction to ensure true-to-gauge threads, and an extended milling portion which allows for 2xD length of cut.

GFI thread mills for taper pipe feature multiple flute designs with precise symmetrical spacing and constant rake angle to optimize cutting performance and thread quality, a high profile correction ratio that allows for enlarged cutting diameter to eliminate tool deflection and improved chip removal, and a precision ground shank with clamping flat for toolholding.

View the nickel alloy tools program brochure at http://bit.ly/13482xK.

Emuge Corp.
www.emuge.com

Quick fixturing change for horizontals

A new system of tooling blocks and fixture plates allows for quick fixturing change on horizontal machining and vertical centers. Fixturing can be created on inexpensive fixture plates rather than dedicating a complete new tombstone to each new job. Changeover is in seconds with repeatability of 0.0004".

The Carr Lock system allows accurate locating and clamping at the same time for mounting quick-change tooling on a subplate. It consists of a clamp, a liner bushing, and a receiver bushing. Carr Lock offers complete interchangeability with all components of the similar mounting system previously offered – at a lower price.

Components can be ordered alone or in kits combined with mounting plates.

Watch videos of Car Lock systems in use at http://bit.ly/1rS33pu.

Carr Lane Mfg. Co.
www.carrlane.com

Compact HMC designed for automation environments

Designed for speed, the FH450J offers quick acceleration, fast traverse rates, and rapid tool change times. This horizontal machining center can be integrated with Toyoda’s integrated production system flexible manufacturing system (TIPROS FMS) to automate production in a small footprint.

This 450mm machine offers a work envelope with a maximum swing diameter of 630mm (24.8") and height of 900mm (35.43").

Specifications

• Pallet size: 17.72" x 17.72" (450mm x 450mm)
• Table index: Full NC table (360,000 positions)
• X-axis travel (column): 23.62" (600mm)
• Y-axis travel (spindle head): 22.05" (560mm)
• Z-axis travel (work table): 24.80" (630mm)
• Maximum work load on the pallet: 880 lb (400kg)
• Spindle drive motor: 30hp for 15 min/25hp continuous
• Spindle output torque: 123ft-lb (167Nm)
• Spindle taper: CAT40
• Spindle speed: 15,000rpm
• Spindle type: Direct drive
• Rapid feedrate (X, Y, and Z axes): 2,362ipm (60m/min)
• Tool storage capacity; 60 standard (119 optional)
• Standard floor space: 163" x 99" x 108" (4,122mm x 2,500mm x 2,733mm)
• Standard net weight: 24,200 lb (11,000kg)

Toyoda Machinery USA
www.toyodausa.com