Now that the Emuge taps have been implemented, productivity has increased over 20 percent in the number of holes per tap, saving Harris 50 percent of its cost per job. Harris manufactures the liners in a wide range of sizes, from 6 x 10" (152 × 254 mm) to 32 × 84" (813 × 2134 mm) with an annual cost savings estimated at nearly $6,000 when using the Emuge taps.

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The increasing number of delivery vehicles supplying an increasing number of boxes is generating a stream of cardboard, paper, plastics and metals that need to be handled and recycled. As a result, demand is strong from the recycling industry for Harris Equipment’s recycling products, including small paper balers, mega shredders and shears.

“The Emuge tap is long-lasting, minimizing the need to perform tool changes. Now we have at least an extra hour every week to run more parts. You really do get what you pay for,” said Parks. Even though the Emuge tap costs $50 more than the incumbent tap, it lasts much longer so that only 17 Emuge taps are needed for annual production of the liners as compared with 75 of the competitor’s taps. Parks continued, “We haven’t broken an Emuge tap yet.” Harris Equipment is now testing more Emuge taps, including the larger diameter 1" (25.4 mm)–8 C-Ti style to see where more improvements can be made, including in even harder material ranging up to 50 HRC.

Guhring UK will premiere a host of cutting tool innovations at MACH 2024. With new product lines alongside proven ranges there will be a complete range of milling, threading, and drilling solutions on show.

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Guhring UK will premiere a host of cutting tool innovations at MACH 2024. With new product lines alongside proven ranges there will be a complete range of milling, threading, and drilling solutions on show. Notably, Guhring will give a MACH show premiere to the new RT100 InoxPro range of high-performance solid carbide drills for machining stainless steel and titanium alloys. When machining these challenging materials, tool wear can be a formidable opponent to productivity and performance. The new RT100 InoxPro overcomes these challenges with its new geometry that optimises chip formation. This combined with an ultra-smooth Perrox coating enhances wear protection and an optimised carbide substrate that delivers the perfect balance of hardness and toughness. Available with 3 x D, 5 x D and 7 x D variants from 3 to 20mm diameter with 0.1mm increments, Guhring says this through coolant series will improve feed rates and tool life by more than 50% while improving process control and chip evacuation. The company will also present its Micro Precision Drills, the RT100T and RT100XF as well as firm favourites like the HR500 reaming line and SpyroTec spiral fluted chamfer milling cutters. The milling portfolio from Guhring continues to expand rapidly. Since MACH 2022, the Birmingham manufacturer has added a wealth of innovations including the new SkyLiner series of end mills for rough and finish machining of aluminium and non-ferrous materials. Especially suited for pocketing and wall applications with thin wall sections with depths up to 3 x D, the new Alu RF100 SkyLiner F delivers excellent surface finishes even at the highest feed rates. This three-flute tool is offered in diameters from 6 to 20mm with axial through coolant ducts, a 0.2mm corner radius and a variable helix that makes the range perfect for finish milling. Accompanying the Alu RF100 Skyliner F at MACH will be the Alu RF100 SkyLiner R for rough machining. Guhring says this series is the perfect solution for high-performance machining in aluminium. The RF100 Sharp is designed to deal with swarf issues when machining soft, tough and high-alloyed materials Alongside these MACH debutants, Guhring will introduce a multitude of favourites such as the RF100 Sharp, the ever-growing Diver Series of end mills and the RF100 Speed. The RF100 Sharp high-performance end mills made a MACH debut appearance in 2022 and will return in 2024 with an extended range to demonstrate how to address the issue of machining soft, tough and high-alloyed materials that create swarf evacuation issues. The RF100 Sharp Series has an extremely smooth cutting action and high chip removal capability. This, and its ability to be used in a wide variety of applications such as slotting, ramping, roughing, helical milling, finishing and trochoidal cutting, make the new RF100 Sharp and end mill of choice when flexibility is required. For the micro-machining sector, Guhring will showcase the RF100 Micro Diver. The micro-precision milling range is a universal tool for every material and application. Providing plunging and milling in a single tool, the RF100 Micro Diver is available in two variants, the 6808 and 6809. An innovative flute form further enhances rigidity and eliminates vibration. The series is suitable for cutting materials up to 48 HRC at depths up to 5 x D and is available with a cutting diameter from 0.79mm to 3.175mm. As well as demonstrating all the latest ranges, Guhring engineers will be on hand at MACH to discuss the scope of special tooling solutions that can be designed, developed, manufactured and trialled at its facility in Birmingham. Guhring UK has a team of expert engineers that can create productivity, cost, inventory and cycle time savings for UK manufacturers. As part of the stand at MACH, Guhring will also be demonstrating its extensive PCD cutting tool portfolio. Guhring UKwww.guhring.co.ukHall 19, Stand 331

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Especially suited for pocketing and wall applications with thin wall sections with depths up to 3 x D, the new Alu RF100 SkyLiner F delivers excellent surface finishes even at the highest feed rates.

The Emuge C-Ti HSSE (high-speed steel) tap has 15° left-hand spiral flutes designed for tapping through holes in high tensile strength materials, including titanium alloys. TICN coating is applied to the tap for additional wear resistance. The taps produce a 3B tolerance thread form and have a form D chamfer length of 4-5P.

MSC Industrial Supply Co. UK (MSC) is celebrating a successful season after sponsoring two local youth football teams during the 2023/2024 campaign.

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“We were using budget-priced taps and were constantly breaking them, changing out the tooling and having to repair parts due to tapping issues,” said Parks. “Emuge recommended performing a test with its tap compared with the incumbent tap in our challenging application, and the results have exceeded our expectations.”

Parks has been pleased with the assistance provided by Scott Lowe, Emuge national accounts manager; Gene Cone, metalworking specialist for MSC Industrial Supply Co., the Emuge distributor for Harris Equipment; and Dylan Bowles from Emuge tech support. In addition to determining the right tap for the application, the Emuge team made important recommendations for proper speeds and feeds. “Emuge taps have increased the quality and performance of our machining process,” Parks said. “Hand chasing threads and tap breakage are now a thing of the past.”

As part of the stand at MACH, Guhring will also be demonstrating its extensive PCD cutting tool portfolio.

With a single Emuge 3/4" (19 mm) – 10 3BX C-Ti style tap, Harris is now producing 300-400 holes on the huge Hardox 450 steel (45 HRC) wear plates. “Before using the Emuge tap, we were only able to thread up to about 67 holes at most without the tap failing,” said Parks. “In fact, the Emuge tap still performs well after 400 holes,” he said.

The milling portfolio from Guhring continues to expand rapidly. Since MACH 2022, the Birmingham manufacturer has added a wealth of innovations including the new SkyLiner series of end mills for rough and finish machining of aluminium and non-ferrous materials.

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To withstand the enormous amount of wear and friction that its recycling equipment must endure, Harris uses materials that are hardened and abrasion-resistant to build reliable, long-lasting, products. These materials are challenging to machine, in the 35-46 HRC hardness range.

Harris, which has been an industry leader in manufacturing scrap recycling and processing equipment for over 100 years, is staffed by expert factory technicians, well-trained customer service representatives and knowledgeable employees at two state-of-the-art manufacturing and service facilities in Georgia. Harris’ recycling equipment is highly regarded as trustworthy and exceptionally durable. The Harris engineering group has years of experience and employs the latest innovative cutting edge technology to design safe, cost-effective equipment.

The CNC vertical machining center (VMC) parameters reveal just how challenging the test of the 45-HRC HARDOX 450 material would be. The feed rate was 6.6 ipm (0.16 m/min) and feed was 0.1000 ipr (2.54 mm/rev) with a 1.5" (38.1 mm) depth of cut, a drill diameter of 0.656" (16.7 mm) and a nominal diameter of 0.7500" (19.0 mm). The cutting speed was 13 sfm (3.9 m/min) and the spindle speed was 66 rpm. In the test, tool change time was five minutes and the cycle time per hole was 27.2 seconds.

The new RT100 InoxPro overcomes these challenges with its new geometry that optimises chip formation. This combined with an ultra-smooth Perrox coating enhances wear protection and an optimised carbide substrate that delivers the perfect balance of hardness and toughness.

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As the Advanced Engineering show approaches, the excitement builds with fresh announcements of cutting-edge technologies and products to be showcased at the upcoming event at the NEC in Birmingham on October 30 and 31, 2024. As a result, this year’s exhibition is shaping up to be a must-attend for engineering and manufacturing professionals, offeri...

MSC Industrial Supply Co. UK (MSC) is celebrating a successful season after sponsoring two local youth football teams during the 2023/2024 campaign.

“Our customers demand the highest quality equipment with performance that will outlast any of our competitors’ products,” said Heath Parks, industrial engineer/programmer at Harris Equipment. “We produce 55 percent of the recycling and waste equipment in the industry, so we need to continually ensure we are using only the best tooling, engineering and construction products.”

Recycling equipment manufacturer Harris Equipment Co., Cordele, Ga., saved 50 percent per job tapping Hardox 450 steel wear plates by switching to taps from Emuge Corp., West Boylston, Mass. The 45 HRC wear plates are used as liners in the interior of its recycling products, such as cardboard balers.

Notably, Guhring will give a MACH show premiere to the new RT100 InoxPro range of high-performance solid carbide drills for machining stainless steel and titanium alloys. When machining these challenging materials, tool wear can be a formidable opponent to productivity and performance.

As well as demonstrating all the latest ranges, Guhring engineers will be on hand at MACH to discuss the scope of special tooling solutions that can be designed, developed, manufactured and trialled at its facility in Birmingham. Guhring UK has a team of expert engineers that can create productivity, cost, inventory and cycle time savings for UK manufacturers.

For the micro-machining sector, Guhring will showcase the RF100 Micro Diver. The micro-precision milling range is a universal tool for every material and application. Providing plunging and milling in a single tool, the RF100 Micro Diver is available in two variants, the 6808 and 6809. An innovative flute form further enhances rigidity and eliminates vibration. The series is suitable for cutting materials up to 48 HRC at depths up to 5 x D and is available with a cutting diameter from 0.79mm to 3.175mm.

For information on Harris Equipment Co., please visit harrisequip.com or call 229-273-2500. For information on Emuge Corp., visit www.emuge.com or call 508-595-3600.

Emuge is a leading manufacturer of high-performance taps, thread mills, drills, end mills and other rotary tools. The Emuge West Boylston, Mass. facility has the capability to manufacture standard and custom end mills, as well as recondition carbide drills and end mills, reamers, and Emuge HSS-E taps. More than 10,000 types of Emuge cutting tools and accessories are stocked in West Boylston.

Available with 3 x D, 5 x D and 7 x D variants from 3 to 20mm diameter with 0.1mm increments, Guhring says this through coolant series will improve feed rates and tool life by more than 50% while improving process control and chip evacuation. The company will also present its Micro Precision Drills, the RT100T and RT100XF as well as firm favourites like the HR500 reaming line and SpyroTec spiral fluted chamfer milling cutters.

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Alongside these MACH debutants, Guhring will introduce a multitude of favourites such as the RF100 Sharp, the ever-growing Diver Series of end mills and the RF100 Speed. The RF100 Sharp high-performance end mills made a MACH debut appearance in 2022 and will return in 2024 with an extended range to demonstrate how to address the issue of machining soft, tough and high-alloyed materials that create swarf evacuation issues.

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The RF100 Sharp Series has an extremely smooth cutting action and high chip removal capability. This, and its ability to be used in a wide variety of applications such as slotting, ramping, roughing, helical milling, finishing and trochoidal cutting, make the new RF100 Sharp and end mill of choice when flexibility is required.

The HyproJET X6 from Ceratizit is based on an improved and patented design which makes is possible to increase cutting performance, leading and lifetime.

An important part of the manufacturing process is machining holes with strong threads, which Harris has been producing on horizontal and vertical CNC milling machines. Wanting taps that are long lasting and that could produce consistent results, Harris approached Emuge Corp. to see what improvements could be made in the thread making process.

This three-flute tool is offered in diameters from 6 to 20mm with axial through coolant ducts, a 0.2mm corner radius and a variable helix that makes the range perfect for finish milling. Accompanying the Alu RF100 Skyliner F at MACH will be the Alu RF100 SkyLiner R for rough machining. Guhring says this series is the perfect solution for high-performance machining in aluminium.

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