Tooling up for Deep-Hole Machining - boring tool cnc

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Heidenhain and Acu-Rite Solutions are offering several hands-on experiences at their booth this year, as well as internal components that reduce energy use.

“Once we installed the pL Lehmann tables, our inconsistency and rigidity problems vanished,” Mr. Spielman says. “We experienced immediate and further improvements in accuracy, tool life, machining speeds and material removal rates to the point that we reduced part machining cycle times by 25 percent. Plus, we basically eliminated any machine downtime associated with our previous rotary tables. Most importantly, the new tables have increased our machine utilization. We now have the confidence and ability to run our automated milling machines nonstop for lights-out production over night and on weekends.”

Horn USA’s new booth concept is designed to enable attendees to (literally) get a better feel for its various tooling offerings.

Chiron Group combines the best of both worlds at IMTS 2024, featuring live demonstrations of their Micro5 and Mill 2000 machines, alongside a cutting-edge virtual showroom. This innovative approach allows visitors to explore Chiron’s full product lineup without the logistical challenges of transporting large equipment.

AccuRounds has created synergy between culture and technology, driving a commitment to customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.

FABTECH 2024 will be held October 15-17, 2024, in Orlando, Florida, at the Orange County Convention Center. FABTECH provides a convenient ‘one-stop shop’ venue where you can meet with world-class suppliers, discover innovative solutions, and find the tools to improve productivity and increase profits. There is no better opportunity to network, share knowledge and explore the latest technology, all here in one place. Future U.S. Show Dates and Locations 2025 – September 8-11 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL 2026 – October 21-23 at Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV 2027 – September 13-16 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL

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Mr. Goerges says that with the increasing business Pequot is winning, its goal is to get the most production out of its manufacturing equipment. Automation plays a key role. In fact, the shop refers to this goal as “168,” referring to the number of available hours in one work week. “With the new rotary tables, we’ve increased our machine output and won back massive amounts of production time on our automated VMCs,” he says.

Convenient wear mark indicators let you know when they’ve worn down and need to be replaced, so you won’t waste time and energy using inefficient bits. Their SDS+ shanks are compatible with rotary hammer drills.

Ceratizit USA has promoted Troy Wilt from national sales manager to managing director of Ceratizit USA, cutting tools division.

CoroMill MS 20 is designed for repeated shoulder milling, face milling, linear and helical ramping, full slotting and plunging applications.

Alex Rennie is a freelance writer who specializes in the Home Improvement, DIY, and Tool space. As a former residential and commercial carpenter, Alex uses his hands-on experience to write practical buying guides, how-to articles, and product reviews. His work has also appeared in Business Insider's Insider Picks, and before his writing career, he was a full-time carpenter living in New York City. There, he worked as part of a team designing, building, and installing large furniture pieces, as well as performing a variety of home repair and maintenance projects. Alex currently lives in Los Angeles, CA, and spends his free time exploring the beaches and mountains with his fiancé and their dog Louie.

FANUC’s IMTS 2024 booth includes real-time demonstrations that show the abilities of its equipment, including robots, controllers and machine tools.

If you’d rather not invest in separate bits for different materials, these multipurpose options from Bosch are a great option. Their carbide heads and sharp cutting edges are designed for use with a variety of materials, including wood, plastic, tile, metal, and masonry, and steep flutes promote optimal debris removal. If you’re not interested in a set, these bits are also available individually.

In this webinar, industry-leading experts will demonstrate how additive manufacturing can revolutionize your operations and answer the question: Can you afford not to? From rapid prototyping to robust fixturing and specialized custom tooling, it’ll showcase the diverse applications that can drive your business forward in a time where cost and time saving can be crucial. Discover how to reduce costs, accelerate production cycles and achieve unparalleled design freedom through the strategic integration of 3D printing technology. Phillip’s panel of seasoned professionals will share real-world examples and practical insights to help you understand the potential of additive manufacturing. Learn how to overcome production challenges, improve product quality and gain a competitive advantage. It will explore the cost-benefit analysis of 3D printing — including material and labor savings — as well as the potential for increased revenue. Join this webinar to discover why additive manufacturing is no longer a luxury, but a necessity for success. Agenda: Prototyping example: quick-change prototype Custom tooling real-world example: press brake, tube bending die CMM fixturing and workholding example: CMM fixture and soft jaw

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Boring through concrete is tough work, so masonry drill bits need to be extremely hard to get the job done. Always make sure your masonry drill bits are made with tungsten carbide tips, which is strong enough to work effectively, and without wearing out too quickly. If you’re working with particularly hard materials, like stone or porcelain, a specialty bits with diamond coating are needed.

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As the demand for faster production cycles continues to grow, the ability to produce high-quality parts quickly and efficiently has become increasingly important. High-speed 3D printing has emerged as a key solution to reduce lead times and increase productivity across industries. However, like any advanced technology, it comes with its own set of challenges. In this webinar, Forward AM will explore both the opportunities and hurdles of adopting high-speed printing with a particular focus on overcoming those challenges. It’ll start by discussing the fundamentals of high-speed 3D printing and how it differs from conventional 3D printing methods. It’ll then move on to the key factors that influence successful implementation, including the impact of materials, equipment and design considerations. One of the main hurdles in high-speed 3D printing is ensuring the right balance between speed and part quality. Different materials behave differently under high-speed conditions — and not all equipment is optimized for this process. Forward AM will showcase some validated materials and equipment that are proven to perform well under these conditions. In addition, the presenters will look at real-world examples and applications where high-speed 3D printing has been successfully implemented, highlighting the collaboration between designers, engineers and manufacturers. By the end of this webinar, you'll not only have a clearer understanding of high-speed 3D printing with FFF but also the practical steps and considerations needed to make the most of this cutting-edge technology. Agenda: Introduction The power of high-speed printing Know the process The practical side

This spurred the shop to replace the tables with pL Lehmann EA510 and EA511 single-spindle units from Exsys/Eppinger. These rotary tables, acquired from local Exsys distributor Hill Industrial Tools, give the shop’s three-axis VMCs more reliable fourth-axis capabilities for part positioning and rotational machining.

If you plan on drilling into brick, concrete, or stone, you’re going to need to use a masonry drill bit. These specialty bits have strong carbide tips for boring through hard materials, and wide flutes to eject dust and debris to minimize friction and increase efficiency. Some even feature diamond coatings for extra challenging applications.

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Part of Major Tool’s 52,000 square-foot building expansion includes the installation of this new Waldrich Coburg Taurus 30 vertical machining center.

To prevent this dust—and any unexpected chips—from damaging your eyes, always wear eye protection when using masonry drill bits, and if possible, choose full-coverage goggles over safety glasses for complete dust protection. Drilling into masonry is also extremely loud, so hearing protection is also recommended.

Although not technically a “drill bit”, this diamond-tipped hole saw from Milwaukee is a better option for drilling larger holes in extra-hard materials like granite, marble, and porcelain. Its high-grade diamonds create a smooth, clean hole, and a large ejection slot allows for easy slug removal when you’re finished. The quick-change hex shank also fits standard drills/drivers without needing a separate arbor to connect.

Pointed tips ensure accuracy and precision when starting your hole, and drastically reduce the chances of walking or jumping around. Three flats on the shank make these bits compatible with standard power drill with ⅜ or ½-inch chucks.

FANUC’s IMTS 2024 booth includes real-time demonstrations that show the abilities of its equipment, including robots, controllers and machine tools.

These types of one-piece hole saws require more technique to operate than regular drill bits, but by following the instructions and applying water to keep the saw cool while drilling, are easy to get the hang of.

The 2-cutter head helps direct dust through the flutes, and also features a visible wear mark, so you can clearly tell when it’s not able to create the hole diameter its intended for. This 7-piece set comes in a heavy-duty Bosch storage case, and has you covered for hole sizes from 3/16 to 1/2-inch in diameter.

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Según se indica, el diseño compacto de estas mesas ofrece resistencia al par de arranque y a la fuerza axial, mientras proporciona altos niveles de par de apriete.

Understanding all the things that contribute to a machine’s full potential accuracy will inform what to prioritize when fine-tuning the machine.

The dust created by drilling into concrete, brick, and stone, is harmful to humans in several ways, so it’s important to use the proper safety precautions. Concrete dust in particular is especially dangerous to your respiratory system, and contains microscopic silica particles that can cause short-term breathing issues, and long-term lung damage. Because of this, dust masks or respirators are essential when using masonry drill bits, even for a short time.

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In my experience, multipurpose bits like these aren’t as effective as material-specific options, so if lifespan and drilling speed is your top priority–especially if working with tile–consider one of the other options on this list.

When revising part designs, investigate the 3D CAD, the 2D drawing and the part’s functional requirements to determine which details should be tightened up.

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For heavy-duty applications that require the power of a rotary hammer drill, this set of Bosch bits is a great choice. Each bit features a 4-flute design that optimizes powder ejection, reducing friction and keeping the bit cooler. This also reduces overall stress placed on the bit during use, and increases its overall lifespan.

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Despite the budget-friendly price, these DeWalt bits still provide the rugged carbide tips necessary for effective masonry work, and a decent range of sizes to choose from. Their 4-flute design cleans away debris, as they efficiently travel through masonry, concrete, and rock.

Dillon Manufacturing’s extra-long hard jaws feature extended reach, making them well suited for machining small diameters.

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Just like other drill bit types, masonry drill bits are available in a range of sizes, so make sure you choose the right size for your specific task. If you’re creating a hole for concrete screws or wall anchors, check the packaging to find out the proper bit size to use (some screw or anchor sets supply the correct bit needed, but I’ve found these to be of generally lower quality than the brands on our list).

The Mill A Groove tool can be used to cut step grooves, convex and concave radius grooves, chamfered edges, angles and special profiles with a single insert.

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Working closely with customers and making careful investments has enabled this Wisconsin machine shop to tackle difficult jobs with tight deadlines as a core part of its business.

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As part of a residential and commercial carpentry crew in New York City, I used masonry bits with both hammer drill/drivers and rotary hammer drills, performing a range of anchoring and screwing tasks. I kept this hands-on experience in mind when assembling this list of options, making sure to include brands and bit types that I know and trust, and using online tested review sites to ensure I included popular and up-to-date models. I also made sure to include a useful range of sizes and bit types, to provide options for anyone, regardless of their project or tool setup.

When it comes to utilizing the spindle’s power, there is a lot of headroom at the upper limits, provided it’s in short bursts. Be mindful of your time at these loads so you don’t stall out.

Tool-holder-spindle-machine combinations each have a unique dynamic response in the same way that each person has a unique fingerprint, which can be revealed using modal testing.

If you plan on drilling through concrete with rebar, save yourself time and money by using these heavy-duty Milwaukee bits. With full carbide heads and four cutting edges, these German-made bits are specifically designed to continue drilling when they come in contact with rebar, and won’t lock up like bits with the standard 2 cutting edges.

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These 3/16-inch Bosch bits are the perfect size for drilling pilot holes for ¼-inch Tapcon concrete screws, and more than provide the minimum 1-inch depth required. With 5 identical bits, this pack has you covered for larger projects that are inevitably going to wear through multiple bits before you’re finished. They’re a great price too, saving you both time and money running back and forth to the hardware store or waiting on an online order. If you’re working with smaller 3/16-inch Tapcons, Bosch also offers a 5-packs of 5/32 bits.

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Mike Goerges, sales and marketing manager for Pequot Tool & Manufacturing, says his shop’s goal has always been to exceed customer requirements. His father, mother and brother, along with one other employee, started the company in 1981 as a stamping and metal-fabrication operation. The Jenkins, Minnesota, shop has since expanded into precision machining, serving industries such as aerospace, medical, semiconductor, printing, electrical, hydraulic and industrial equipment.

Tool-holder-spindle-machine combinations each have a unique dynamic response in the same way that each person has a unique fingerprint, which can be revealed using modal testing.

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The L.S. Starrett Co. has been manufacturing precision measurement tools in Athol, Massachusetts, since 1880. Attention to U.S. manufacturing often focuses on reshoring manufacturing from other countries, but Starrett never left. The facility in Athol employs hundreds and produces thousands of tools that remain vital for measurement in machining and other fields.

When it comes to utilizing the spindle’s power, there is a lot of headroom at the upper limits, provided it’s in short bursts. Be mindful of your time at these loads so you don’t stall out.

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Pequot atiende a una amplia variedad de industrias, incluidas la aeroespacial, médica, de semiconductores, impresión, y equipo eléctrico, hidráulico e industrial.

“The inconsistency hindered us from immediately tracing the cause back to the rotary tables,” explains Kevin Spielman, Pequot’s production manager. “When experiencing such a hiccup, we would adjust machining speeds and feeds to compensate, and get a few good parts. Then, unbeknownst to us, the tables would operate correctly, but we’d be running at the wrong machining parameters. This, in turn, also produced bad parts. After a while, we were constantly chasing our tails and second-guessing ourselves when it came to adjusting operational parameters.”

Incremental mode can be more advantageous when programming sculptured surfaces or for certain hole-machining canned cycle applications.

Pequot Tool & Manufacturing's imprecise rotary table positioning caused chatter and inaccurate machining. PL Lehmann's single-spindle rotary tables from Exsys/Eppinger provided repeatable rotary table positioning, consistent part tolerances and surface finishes.

La capacidad de posicionamiento de ±1 arcosegundos de esta mesa, junto con la tolerancia de redondez casi nula, la hace apropiada para aplicaciones con tolerancias estrechas.

Each tool setting technique has merit, and it depends on where you are as a shop and the type of work you do, as cost and efficiency all come into play.

Over the course of a month, Pequot can run between 600 and 800 active jobs with lot sizes ranging from a couple of parts to thousands of parts. Recently, though, the shop was experiencing poor part surface finishes and inconsistent tolerances on VMCs with rotary tables to enable four-axis machining, two problems that would randomly and inexplicably occur from one batch of parts to the next and sometimes even during the same part run. Pequot would set up a job and run some parts that would be machined to specification. Then, out of the blue, a part would come off the machine out of tolerance or with chatter marks on its surface finish, and tool life would suddenly take a nosedive.

All World Machinery Supply designs each fixture to minimize the number of operations, resulting in reduced handling and idle spindle time.

The spindles on the standard-model tables are guaranteed to within 5 microns of runout (less than 3 microns for the high-accuracy models). The tables’ ±1 arc-second positioning capability, along with near-zero runout, makes them well-suited for Pequot’s demanding tight-tolerance applications. Steel parts machined on the pL Lehmann tables typically measure approximately 1.125 inches in diameter and 8 inches long; aluminum parts are commonly 5 inches in diameter and 6 inches long.

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Almost any shop can automate at least some of its production, even in low-volume, high-mix applications. The key to getting started is finding the simplest solutions that fit your requirements. It helps to work with an automation partner that understands your needs.

In other instances, the machining process and part would appear fine until the shop measured the part on a coordinate measuring machine (CMM) and discovered that one of the its features was significantly out of tolerance. Then, the chase would be on again to track down the cause. Unfortunately, that meant the machining center in question sat idle while the problem was being diagnosed.

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Differential gaging measures using two devices, which has advantages over standard, comparative measurements using a single sensing head. These include the ability to measure size without regard to position.

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Masonry drill bits have different head types for various applications, so make sure you’re using the right one for the job:

I’ve always been a fan of Bosch drill bits, and this 7-piece set is a great example of their focus on speed and precision. Their asymmetric diamond-ground tips get you started quickly and accurately–with minimal walking–and allow the bit to power through brick or concrete with minimal wear. Deep-cut spirals remove drilled material as you go, increasing speed and efficiency even more.

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Despite their compact design, the pL Lehmann tables are said to offer strong resistance to pullout torque and axial force while providing high levels of clamping torque. In addition, their backlash-free, preloaded gear drive (PGD) technology is said to deliver the high torque common to gear-driven tables and the high rotational speeds common to direct-drive tables, with spindles capable of speeds ranging from 47 to 111 rpm and 90-degree moves in 0.34 second.

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Across a range of technical presentations aimed at small and mid-sized job shops, the first-ever Automated Shop Conference (TASC) offered insights into several automated technologies, implementation strategies, shopfloor training tips, and even the untapped power of automated coolant delivery.

Pequot evaluated all aspects of its process to determine the cause of these problems, including the machine tools, toolholders, cutting tools, workholding devices and part programs. Eventually, the shop realized inconsistent rotary table positioning was the culprit, even though initial inspections of those tables seemed to reveal they were operating properly.

When used with the proper drill–either a standard drill with a hammer mode setting or a dedicated rotary hammer drill–masonry drill bits are an invaluable piece of a well-rounded toolkit. Available in a range of sizes, masonry drill bits are useful for a variety of drilling tasks, from mounting a garage door opener on a brick exterior to boring holes in concrete.

If you want to be prepared for a variety of drilling tasks, I recommend purchasing a set with a range of sizes, in particular, 1/4- and 5/16-inch options. But, if you know exactly what you’re using your bit for, like drilling a pilot hole in a concrete wall, and don’t have the need or budget for a full set, masonry drill bits can be purchased individually. That said, working with masonry is especially hard on drill bits, and even the most durable options are going to wear out quicker than you think.

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It’s essential that your masonry drill bit is compatible with the drill you plan on using, whether that’s a standard drill with a hammer mode setting, or the larger rotary hammer drill. These drill types have different chucks–the opening that holds the bit in place–which only accepts a certain type of shank–the end of the bit that fits into the chuck. Drill bits with hex shanks fit into regular cordless drills, and bits with SDS+ shanks only fit rotary hammer drills.

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Mike Goerges, gerente de marketing y ventas de Pequot, dice que la nueva mesa giratoria le ha permitido al talle incrementar la productividad de la máquina en su centro de mecanizado vertical.

This set provides a nice range of sizes too, from 1/8 to 3/8-inches, and the clear storage case gives you a clear view of what’s inside. These bits have hex shanks, making them compatible with standard cordless drills.

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