Multi-Flute End Mills Produce Thoroughly Modern Milling - 3 flute carbide end mills

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

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.

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

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When cutting any kind of plastic, a brand-new tool is best. This ensures that the material will not absorb any additional friction as result of a dull cutting edge.

Weldon Solutions is demonstrating three grinders at IMTS 2024. Though they differ in size and use case, all feature the company’s hallmark customizations.

The Walter Turn toolholder features rake-face cooling to help break and control chips, and double flank-face cooling directly at the cutting edge to extend tool life.

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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.

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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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.

Thoughtful considerations will set you on a shortened path to the most optimized solution once cutter meets metal.

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

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Weldon Solutions is demonstrating three grinders at IMTS 2024. Though they differ in size and use case, all feature the company’s hallmark customizations.

Legacy Precision Molds takes us on a tour of their moldbuilding facility. They've recently implemented two automated 5-axis cells for metal and graphite machining that run lights out during nights and weekends.

Structured light scanning is used to create a digital twin of a manufactured part, but we must understand the measurement reproducibility to best use the data.

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Automation is no longer a luxury in manufacturing today – it’s a necessity. The Automated Shop Conference (TASC) will connect job shops with experts who offer advice and considerations for this process.

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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Thoughtful considerations will set you on a shortened path to the most optimized solution once cutter meets metal.

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McArthur used a 0.25", 3-flute carbide end mill with a 0.030" corner radius for all operations on this part, from roughing to finishing. The rounded end of the bit enabled chamfering operations without changing the tool. A final cycle time of 37 minutes made this a profitable part for the shop.

The constant helix ballnose option, for example, is replaced by a graphical drag-and-drop designer. This ballnose-type tool has optimized, irregular helix curves to reduce vibration. With near-instant visualization, the designer easily achieves this design by switching from the 2D projection of the cutting edge to a 3D projection.

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In the late 1800s, a new technology — Swiss-type machines — emerged to serve Switzerland’s growing watchmaking industry. Today, Swiss-machined parts are ubiquitous, and there’s a good reason for that: No other machining technology can produce tiny, complex components more efficiently or at higher quality.

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The plastic part was a good candidate for Optirough in part because it has features and faces at different heights, McArthur says. Such geometry facilitates aggressive roughing between the features using as much of the tool flute as possible. For this job, McArthur was able to maintain a 1.125" depth of cut with a 10% step over. Reducing passes is a common way that NTL Industries seeks to make their processes more efficient, “How can I create this part with the smallest number of passes to get the shape I need?” McArthur asks.

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ANCA’s ToolRoom RN34 software improves CNC productivity through the intuitive grinding of complex end mill geometries for aerospace, die mold and power generation.

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

Though most frequently used for diameter measurements, an air plug and platen can be readily configured to measure perpendicularity.

Thoughtful considerations will set you on a shortened path to the most optimized solution once cutter meets metal.

In a feature article on the subject roughly a decade ago, one trade magazine observed, “end mills have gotten weird.” This “weirdness” refers to new features to combat the harmonics from the cutting forces between the cutter and the workpiece in milling.

Deploying any or a combination of these techniques has involved a lot of trial and error among toolmakers, which highlights the blend of art and engineering involved. The high complexity of such end mills has influenced the development of the most recent version of ANCA’s ToolRoom software suite. ToolRoom RN34 will be released in September at EMO Hannover, the premier trade show for metalworking technology.

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As users have chased higher productivity and higher quality for finished products, cutting and grinding tools have become increasingly complex. “Customers and end users are demanding and expecting to design and manufacture high-performance with complex end mill geometries at the click of a button,” observes Thomson Mathew, Software Product Manager at ANCA CNC Machines. Despite the complexity of the designs, manufacturing high-performance end mills is no longer a dream; instead, it is a real possibility with the right approach and tools.

Thoughtful considerations will set you on a shortened path to the most optimized solution once cutter meets metal.

User-friendly inspection software for CNC machining centers is shown monitoring measurements between and after machining while performing SPC based on recorded measurement values.

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.

Fighting chatter has often been the end goal of end mill design. Chatter happens when the harmonics of an end mill and a workpiece are at different frequencies, with these two objects hitting together, resulting in noise and damage. End mills have been designed to avoid or minimize chatter through variable helix/lead and pitch. Variable helix/lead with angle changes along a flute have also been used. These options can change the angle and the timing with which the workpiece is engaged.

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.

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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The right tool path enabled milling the entire part with a single end mill in three setups and 37 minutes on a 3-axis mill. Photo Credit: Jeannie Skirpan, NTL Industries Inc.

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Structured light scanning is used to create a digital twin of a manufactured part, but we must understand the measurement reproducibility to best use the data.

New tech center is serving as a cutting-edge showroom and a technological hub for advanced machining applications.

Take a look inside James Engineering, a high-end CNC Deburring OEM that became a job shop when they decided to produce their own parts in-house.

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OptiRough is well suited for tall parts with significant horizontal steps. Deep, optimized cuts with a consistent chip load save machining time and reduce tool wear. Solid verification of the process not only lets the user check the results, but provides a solid model reference for the finish tool paths to work from. Photo Credit: Mastercam

ToolRoom RN34 comes with a package of features focusing on the aerospace, die mold, general machining and power generation industries, offering improved productivity and intuitive creation of complex end mill geometries.

The choice between buying a new machine or refurbishing the current one will become clear after a thorough assessment of the machine.

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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.

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The choice between buying a new machine or refurbishing the current one will become clear after a thorough assessment of the machine.

McArthur also cites Mastercam’s Optirough tool paths as critical to making this plastic part a profitable part. This strategy improved cutting efficiency by engaging a larger portion of the end mill’s length, thereby avoiding concentrating wear at the tool tip.

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

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

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User-friendly inspection software for CNC machining centers is shown monitoring measurements between and after machining while performing SPC based on recorded measurement values.

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In some cases, saying “yes” involves working with whatever material the customer specifies, even if it falls outside the norm. One recent example was a small plastic part for the automotive industry. The size and shape of the part didn’t immediately lend itself to a fast cycle time, but McArthur was confident that he could make it a profitable part.

Thoughtful considerations will set you on a shortened path to the most optimized solution once cutter meets metal.

Zoller’s open house in Ann Arbor, Michigan, provided attendees with a glimpse of the connectivity and efficiency the company’s products offer to users.

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McArthur’s “faster” motto mitigates the thermal issues that often plague plastic operations. This is because plastic — in this case, ultra high molecular weight (UHMW) polyethylene — often has significant problems during milling operations. The melting point is around 260°F, and thermal expansion happens rapidly. If the feed rate were too slow, the material could build up around the cutting edge and start to melt back together. These blobs and hanging bits of melted plastic interfere with the cut and lead to even greater heat buildup, compounding the problem. Running without coolant also promotes faster chip evacuation with the plastic material.

“ToolRoom RN34 aims to be the differentiator among many suppliers of end mill manufacturers in the industry,” says Mathew. “It enables customers to design complex geometries through software to achieve increased tool life, productivity and cutting volume, in addition to the increased quality and precision of the workpiece.”

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.

Though most frequently used for diameter measurements, an air plug and platen can be readily configured to measure perpendicularity.

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Another feature of RN34 is tool balancing, which is a valuable offering for users chasing maximum productivity. Correcting tool balance is useful in cases where the end mill has only one flute or an odd number of flutes, flutes are unevenly spaced, or when other unevenly-positioned features such as chip breakers are present. Correcting these issues can enable the tool to perform at very high speeds and feeds.

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.

ToolRoom RN34 from ANCA was designed to enable users to easily grind end mills with complex geometries.

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“ToolRoom RN34 is a complete package focused on enabling end users to design and manufacture a wide range of complex tool geometries. So don’t be afraid of technology, but think about how it can be leveraged to create new levels of productivity,” Mathew says.

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Misapplication of these important CNC features will result in wasted time, wasted or duplicated effort and/or wasted material.

ToolRoom RN34 is designed to enable users to grind end mills with complex geometries designed to reduce chatter and improve tool life.

Q-Mark has built its metrology business by providing what customers need, when they want it. This goes for its IMTS booth, too, with free drinks alongside custom technology.

Learn more about the variety of technology and machinery Hwacheon Machinery America, Inc. is featuring at its IMTS 2024 booth.

Standards for surface finishes and profiles are not static; they change as technology changes or new processes come along that need to be considered.

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New tech center is serving as a cutting-edge showroom and a technological hub for advanced machining applications.

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

After a year in the garage shop, the shop had the opportunity to upgrade to a larger space in Sterling Heights, Michigan. The move to the new facility was built on a culture of saying “yes” to as many RFQs as possible.

With a business model sketched out on a napkin at the start of 2017, Greg and Shelly McArthur dedicated their home garage to a new business venture: a CNC machine shop. NTL Industries Inc. would be Greg’s opportunity to take everything he had learned in his 20 years of CNC machining experience and make a go at running his own business from the ground up.

Ever wonder what sets Top Shops apart from the competition? Dive into their award-winning practices and explore behind-the-scenes strategies for operational excellence.

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

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.

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.

Other features with the latest version of ToolRoom RN34 include revamped Tool Types like double-radius end mills, thread mills, lollipop cutters, countersink tools, pocket-grinding applications, embedded grinding files, new grinding methods, chip breaker operations, constant helix fir tree cutters, protection for grinding files, double margin drills, support for Windows10 and various other enhancements in profile software and other Tool Types.

Attend TASC, The Automated Shop Conference, in Novi, Mich on Oct. 11, 2023 for a comprehensive look into how to use automation to transform your machine shop.

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.

Attend TASC, The Automated Shop Conference, in Novi, Mich on Oct. 11, 2023 for a comprehensive look into how to use automation to transform your machine shop.

Mitsui Seiki USA Inc. appoints Joseph Farkas as its director of sales West and Terry Ritterbush as its director of sales East.

Misapplication of these important CNC features will result in wasted time, wasted or duplicated effort and/or wasted material.

JD Machine, 2024’s Top Shops Honoree in Human Resources, embodies its “Education for Life” core value with a robust apprenticeship program and significant continuous improvement efforts.

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Refined machines at EROWA are handling heavier loads, while its precision workholding enhances stability and rigidity.

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

Are AMRs the next big trend in job shop automation? System 3R’s IMTS booth will emphasize both its specialty EDM tooling and its automation products, including an autonomous moving robot.

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ANCA CNC Machines is celebrating its 50th anniversary as a global producer of CNC tool and cutter grinders.

The Automated Shop Conference (TASC) will give shops of all sizes and production volumes key insights and practical guidance on how to implement automation.

Standards for surface finishes and profiles are not static; they change as technology changes or new processes come along that need to be considered.

Q-Mark has built its metrology business by providing what customers need, when they want it. This goes for its IMTS booth, too, with free drinks alongside custom technology.

Are AMRs the next big trend in job shop automation? System 3R’s IMTS booth will emphasize both its specialty EDM tooling and its automation products, including an autonomous moving robot.

Though most frequently used for diameter measurements, an air plug and platen can be readily configured to measure perpendicularity.

Walter USA has acquired PDQ Workholding, intending to strengthen its offering of workholding products and develop future cutting tool sales.

New fluting cycles have been added with these support-option combinations: variable helix and NAS, NAS and radial land, and variable helix and radial land. Per-flute programming allows for parameters to be controlled individually, including flute depth, length and taper in addition to others.

Refined machines at EROWA are handling heavier loads, while its precision workholding enhances stability and rigidity.

So far, Made in the USA has looked into system-wide effects of broken supply chains, automation, skilled workforce issues and our perception of manufacturing jobs — examining each topic through a prism of individual experiences. For this final episode for Season 1, let’s look at one more system-wide question and bring it back to personal perspectives: Is there today a new dawn, a new moment for American manufacturing?

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.

Milling plastic can pose a variety of challenges, but keep a few principles in mind and quality parts will follow.