Latest face mill cuts interference issues

Tungaloy has introduced its DoQuad-Mill, a face-milling cutter that is designed to address interference between the tool and workpiece.

Standard face-milling tools generally prevent end users machining close to walls or fixture clamps due to inclined entry angles, says Tungaloy. In contrast, the DoQuad-Mill has been developed with a near 90° entry angle that ensures the cutter is interference-free and therefore capable of face milling extremely close to walls and other features.
The double-sided square insert incorporates a concave cutting edge profile with a large inclination angle. This design improves swarf evacuation and generates barrel-shaped chips, a feature that prevents swarf re-cutting. The inserts incorporate a large rake angle that generates low cutting forces and a smooth cutting action, thus reducing stress and force on both the machine spindle and cutting tool. This capability makes the cutter suitable for customers operating low-powered machine tools, or working with low rigidity or weak fixture settings.
DoQuad-Mill offers cutter diameters ranging from 50 to 100 mm diameter in either standard or close-pitch insert designation. The standard pitch variant is designed to ensure chatter-free milling, whereas the close-pitch cutter is suited to applications where high-feed and high-speed machining is essential. DoQuad-Mill inserts are available with corner radii of 0.8, 1.2 and 2.0 mm. For precision machining applications that require high-quality surface finishes, a wiper insert is also offered.
The DoQuad-Mill is available with a selection of insert grades and coatings to cater for the machining of various material types. This choice includes the AH3135 PVD grade, which has a high fracture resistance, making it the company’s first choice grade for machining steel and stainless steel.
For further information www.tungaloy.com/uk

CAM integrates turbomachinery design solution

A co-operative agreement has been struck between Open Mind and CFturbo that intends to provide a complete design-to-manufacture workflow process for turbomachines such as pumps, compressors, turbines, fans and blowers.

CFturbo’s software platform for interactive design enables the end user to start from scratch or redesign existing geometries like impellers, stators or volutes. Now, the collaboration with Open Mind will enable turbomachinery designers to take their design concept beyond the 3D model and through to complete CAM model for production.
For further information www.openmind-tech.com

Free automation event at MTC

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) in Coventry is to hold a free event aimed at helping business leaders make the right decisions when it comes to automating their factories.

The ‘Open Lab’ robotics and automation networking forum at the MTC on 18 September is designed for decision makers and end users who appreciate the need for robotics and automation, but are unsure of the best equipment to use, how to integrate it into their production lines, or how to measure the benefits.
End users, technology providers and suppliers are invited to the event, held under the auspices of the European-funded ROBOTT-NET project, of which the MTC is a partner. It is the fifth in a series of such events at the MTC. Anyone interested in registering for the event can do so via the web address below.
For further information www.the-mtc.org/openlab

Renishaw graduate scheme among best

This year’s JobCrowd rankings sees Renishaw again ranked among the top three graduate schemes in the UK’s engineering and manufacturing sector.

The company is ranked second this year in its industry, and 45th in the top 100 companies for graduates across all UK sectors. The JobCrowd rankings are based on anonymous reviews from graduate employees at companies across the UK.
A total of 12 schemes are offered by Renishaw, which provide graduates with hands-on experience through a series of both rotational placements in different company divisions, as well as static schemes in key areas, ranging from electronics and manufacturing, to project co-ordination and software engineering. Applications for Renishaw’s 2020 graduate scheme begin in September 2019. The programme is open to graduates with a minimum 2:2 degree (or expected) in a relevant discipline.
For further information www.renishaw.com

Wing-rib machining solution

Walter GB recently joined forces with work-holding specialist Schunk Intec to host a showcase of best-in-class five-axis aerospace machining at the Knowledge Transfer Centre in Sheffield.

An audience of aerospace production specialists learnt about how the latest tooling and work-holding innovations could bring substantial benefits to the machining of aluminium wing ribs. Furthermore, they were able to see the results for themselves in the adjacent ‘AMRC with Boeing Centre’ where a demonstration part was produced on a Starrag Ecospeed machine.
The sample wing rib – measuring 1500 mm long by 280 mm wide and 80 mm high, and with pockets up to 50 mm deep – was jointly designed by Walter and Schunk Intec to specifically show the ability of their tooling strategies and work-holding technology in overcoming these difficulties in a controlled manner.
For further information www.walter-tools.com