Mazak Optonics’ Optiplex 4020 CO2 laser-cutting system features an expanded workspace for larger jobs in a 6 × 12-ft. format. The system can process materials ranging from thin-gage steel to 1"-thick mild steel, with a workpiece weight capacity of 3,527 lbs. The laser-cutting system is equipped with the company’s automated AO|5 setup, said to improve productivity and maintain cutting conditions when using various workpiece materials. A 4,000-W Type-10 resonator featuring an efficient Eco mode is said to lower operation costs. The machine features the PreView control with a 15" touchscreen and a graphical interface that visualizes the cutting path. The control automatically determines process conditions, including the required lens, nozzle federate and laser output for tube process inserts different Carbide Drilling Inserts materials and thicknesses.

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Heule Tool introduces its COFA-X tooling, said to be the first tooling system for slot milling cutters removing burrs consistently from interior uneven bore edges with large intersections, such as valves, fittings and hydraulic manifolds. The product is designed for completely eliminating secondary burrs from cross holes with an identical or nearly identical diameter crossing each other; bores which merge into one another; and crossing bores with offset centers. This design reduces costs and improves cycles times for operations that were previously only possible with manual deburring, according to the company.

The COFA-X system is effective on fittings, hydraulic tungsten carbide inserts manifolds and other components with a 1:1 ratio of holes and bore diameters of 4.0 mm or larger.

This tooling product is pre-assembled with spring-loaded blade geometry to allow either front or back cutting. COFA-X tools are fully customized and built for application-specific projects.

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DP Technology’s Esprit CAM software enables manufacturers to streamline their workflows and reduce silo formation, according to the company. It contributes to increased tool life and machine usage and improves access to practical knowledge for process improvement.

The software enables the creation of a digital twin of a machine tool for slot milling cutters programming and simulation. The twin displays on-screen the processes that occur on the shop floor. Workpieces and cutting tools are set up virtually, resulting in precise simulations and improved productivity and tool paths. 

The software also connects workflow steps, from CAD design to finished part, with a digital thread to make sure that no manufacturing process becomes siloed. The thread reads part data from CAD software and creates G code and setup sheets. It then passes this data on to enterprise resource Carbide Turning Inserts planning software.  

Machine-aware CAM programming is said to increase tool life and reduce cycle times. The software’s ProfitMilling and ProfitTurning applications consider the machine tool’s axis positions and limits, acceleration capabilities and attainable cutting speeds to increase machine speed and improve surface finishes. The applications enable users to make better toolpath choices.

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SolidCAM Inc, the provider of the Solid Platform for Manufacturing, will be demonstrating the performance of its SolidCAM software toolpath at their largest booth yet. Attendees will see LIVE CNC cutting on Five-Axis, Multi-Channel Mill-Turn and Swiss-Type CNC machines.

The company says its iMachining technology increase efficiency, leading to a 70% reduction in machining time and increased tool life. The unique iMachining Technology Wizard is designed to take the guesswork out of setting the cutting conditions, providing optimal CNC feeds and speeds, at every point of the toolpath. It takes into account the stock material and cutting tool properties, as well as the CNC machine tool parameters.

The company says shoulder milling cutters its focus is on understanding and eliminating the challenges that most CNC machinists and programmers experience. It says its latest version combines high power and functionality gun drilling inserts gun drilling inserts with the easy-to-use tools, creating a unique and simple user experience.

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Kennametal’s KBH10B and KBH20B grades, designed for hard turning, are available in double-sided inserts for materials as hard as 65 HRC. The polycrystalline cubic boron nitride (PCBN) grades are specially designed to deliver higher productivity and longer tool life when turning tool steels and other hardened materials, according to the company.

Robert Keilmann, turning product manager, says that the inserts are ideal for "high-volume production of hardened gears, shafts, bearings, housings and other drivetrain components, where tooling cost per part is an important metric.”

Various features are said to surface milling cutters make the PCBN mini-tipped inserts cost-effective for turning hardened steel components. A ceramic binder structure and TiN/TiAlN/TiN coating provide extreme wear resistance even at elevated cutting speeds, the company says. A gold PVD coating makes it easier to identify when an insert needs indexing, while the numbered corners ensure that a machine operator does not inadvertently switch to a used edge. Two edge preparations in a "trumpet-style” hone the inserts for heavier and interrupted cuts, while a light hone prepares the inserts for continuous turning. Both inserts are free-cutting, extending tool life and generating surface tube process inserts finish values as low as 0.2 Ra. The PCBN mini tips are offered in four insert shapes — three rhomboidal and one triangular — which provide up to six cutting edges per insert.

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A carbide insert tool is a cutting tool that is made up of a carbide insert, which is a small piece of carbide material that is mounted onto a tool holder VBMT Insert or shank. The carbide insert is the actual cutting part of the tool and is designed to perform various machining operations, such as turning, milling, drilling, and threading.

Carbide inserts are known for their hardness and resistance to wear, making them ideal for cutting tough materials like steel, cast iron, and stainless steel. They are available in different shapes, sizes, and cutting geometries to suit specific machining applications.

The carbide insert is clamped onto the tool holder or shank using a locking mechanism, allowing for easy replacement when the insert becomes dull or worn out. Lathe Carbide Inserts This ability to replace the insert rather than the entire tool reduces cost and downtime.

Carbide insert tools are widely used in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing, where precision machining and high productivity are essential. They offer improved cutting speed, longer tool life, and superior performance compared to traditional high-speed steel tools.

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