In the 2013 version of Delcam’s PowerMILL software for high-speed and five-axis machining, several enhancements have been made to improve tool path efficiency. For example, when using automatic verification on a toolpath to prevent a
are ground with an increased pitch diameter, designated 2BX which optimizes the gage tolerance for a 2B class of fit. Taps are offered in sizes ranging from ½ to 2". Emuge Corp. Ph: 508-595-3620 Web site: www.emuge.com
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collision by the shank or the toolholder, in the previous version of PowerMILL, the tool would be retracted to a safe height and then returned to the part once it was safe to continue machining. Now PowerMILL generates a continuous toolpath that removes as much material as possible while still avoiding any collisions. The elimination of the retract moves shortens machining times and gives an improved surface finish, while the continuous cutting reduces the change of load on the tool, increasing its life. Delcam
Energy Industry Taps Rekord DZBF series taps feature new chip-breaking technology that eliminates formation of long continuous chips that commonly occur when tapping carbon steels, alloy steels and austenitic stainless steels up Rc 35. The newly devel- oped cutting face geometry and spiral flute form facilitate produc- tion of short, broken, controllable
chip formations that eliminate flute clogging and potential fail- ure of the machine tap due to chipped cutting teeth or break- age. The cobalt high-speed steel taps are surface treated with TiN to reduce friction between the tap and workpiece which improves thread finishes and tool life. Rekord DZBF series taps
Complete line of off-the-shelf standard milling cutters feature “S” style staggered tooth cutters that are well-suited for deep slotting applications. Alternate tooth design allows for excellent chip removal and range in diameters from 3 to 12" (76-305 mm) with many cutter width options available. The straight tooth “B” style cutters include additional teeth for improved finish and are excellent for thin-walled parts, as well as inter- rupted cutting. Straight tooth cutters are available in 2 to 12" (51–305-mm) diameters with many cutter width options. KEO Cutters/Richards MicroTool Ph: 586-771-5407 Web site: www.keocutters.com