Tooling & Workholding Systems

Coatings, Carbide Drills,
Milling Tools, Coolants
Tiger-tec Silver for turning; Titex X-treme Inox solid carbide drills; Proto-max Inox solid carbide end mills; the ValCool VPLFC low-foaming coolant; and indexable milling cutters will be exhibited at the show. Tiger-tec Silver is resistant to crater and flank wear and plastic deformation. Titex X-treme Inox solid carbide drills for stainless steel provide flute profile, point geometry and TTP coating. The Proto?max Inox solid carbide end mills for stainless steel achieve material removal rates up to 50 percent greater than standard solid carbide end mills. The ValCool VPLFC is a non-chlorinated, semi-synthetic low-foaming cutting fluid which helps reject tramp oils and is suitable for high-pressure (1,000psi+) applications.

IMTS Booth W-1700
Walter USA LLC
Waukesha, WI
www.walter-tools.com/us/

Multi-Carb End Mills
The Multi-Carb incorporates a number of flutes for stability and high-feed finishing capabilities in applications where surface finish and tolerance are important. Available with seven, nine, or 11 flutes, the odd number of cutting flutes control natural harmonics while staggering entry and exit of the cutting edges. Design of the cutting geometry is for finishing materials such as titanium, stainless steel, and high-temperature alloys. Applications include aerospace structure components, ferrous housings, pumps and manifolds, defense applications, and medical components.

IMTS Booth W-2217
SGS Tool Co.
Munroe Falls, OH
https://www.kyocera-sgstool.com/

End Mill Toolholders
Manufactured using an internal grinding technique that reduces total indicator runout (TIR) to 0.0002" are the Tru Position Eccentric Ground Toolholders. In addition, less runout allows a more even chip load and a reduction in chatter, while fewer passes to mill slots, due to improved on-center rotation, saves time.

IMTS Booth W-2200
Briney Tooling Systems
Bad Axe, MI
www.brineytooling.com

Adjustable Locking Hubs
The Variloc adjustable locking hubs, available in stainless steel or plastic, are positive locking at exact increments, 10° or 15°, depending on the model. Applications include adjustable or rotating fixtures, welding fixtures, trunnion mounting, adjustable and/or foldable handles, adjustable part trays and shelves, adjustable and/or flip-up work surfaces, positive positioning of spotlights or nozzles, and collapsible structures. Medical applications include folding and adjustment mechanisms for wheelchairs. The hubs can also act as an end effector on medical equipment to allow the operator to change the angle of operation. Steel and stainless steel hubs are available in two styles, including an in-line version, which allows locking anywhere within 220°, and an offset version, which allows full 360° rotation. Once locked, the hub becomes a rigid joint, able to withstand 80ft/lb of torque.

IMTS Booth W-1663
Carr Lane
Manufacturing Co.
St. Louis, MO
www.carrlane.com

Tool Selection Software
The Iscar Tool Advisor (ITA) is a web-based tool selection software built on a mathematical algorithm. The ITA application provides an effective process of narrowing down all possible tooling scenarios, taking into account cutting conditions, machine power, metal removal rate, and cutting time. Users can enter a few mandatory fields (two to six) for quick results or complete additional detailed fields specifying machine parameters, tool diameters, tool type, grade, etc. The application provides the three best tooling options but can display up to 25 tool recommendations per application search. ITA supports both inch and metric platforms and supports 25 different languages.

IMTS Booth W-1800
Iscar Metals Inc.
Arlington, TX
www.iscarmetals.com

Machining Coolants
The WS 7450 is a heavy-duty, chlorinated semi-synthetic coolant that forms a transparent micro-emulsion when mixed with water. WS 7450HP has a similar formulation but also offers foam control for CNC and grinding operations. Both coolants can be used on a range of metals including stainless steel alloys, cast aluminum, ferrous metals, and cast iron. They offer good rust and corrosion protection for the inner workings of the machine tool and pressure lubrication, which can increase the life of the tool while also providing surface finish.

IMTS Booth W-2494
Wallover Metalworking Fluids
Strongsville, OH
https://home.quakerhoughton.com/

Toolholders, Inserts Designed For Vertical Thread Milling
The CMT line of toolholders and inserts for vertical thread milling now includes the 10mm diameter C10 and 25mm C25 inserts and toolholders for smaller and larger diameter applications. Available in a variety of thread forms and groove widths, the inserts – equipped with multi and spiral flutes – deliver shorter machining time, lower cutting pressure, and smoother cutting operation.

IMTS Booth W-1180
Carmex Precision Tools Ltd.
Richfield, WI
www.carmexusa.com

Helical Tooling
Great Lakes Custom Tool Mfg. Inc. acquired Sonnet Tool, gaining the exclusive rights to manufacture Helicarb tooling, contributes to the company’s ability to manufacture true helical carbide tipped and replaceable blade tooling. GLCT is one of the few manufacturers in the world that still produces and repairs true helical tooling, providing a smoother cutting action and an unbelievable finish.

IMTS Booth W-1495
Great Lakes Custom Tool
Peshtigo, WI
www.glct.com

Tooling for Swiss Machines
The new Swiss tool line, developed by Command’s engineering team in cooperation with local medical manufacturers as well as Command’s parent company, EWS Tool Technologies, Uhingen, Germany, is based on feedback from the medical community, tailoring design features into the product that best suits user’s needs. In addition to their in-house maintenance and repair program to support EWS tools and Urma reamer products, Command Tooling also provides support for the new driven tools for Swiss machines.

IMTS Booth W-2528
Command Tooling
Systems LLC
Ramsey, MN
www.commandtool.com

Minature Solid
CarbideThread Mills
Due to their size and design, the new thread mills can increase productivity in several ways. For maximum efficiency and cost savings, the new thread mills eliminate the possibility and consequences of tap breakage. Thread mills are available in three-flute versions for high volume output needs and a one-flute version on its smallest diameter thread mill in the series. The new thread mills remove costly manual operations by eliminating the need for hand tapping during full bottom threading applications. Bottom threading can be performed to within one-pitch. The miniature thread mills function highly efficiently with externally supplied coolant and eliminate the need for thread cutting oil, so parts and coolant reservoirs are not contaminated, as can be experienced when using a tapping method in difficult materials.

IMTS Booth W-1536
Emuge Corp.
West Boylston, MA
www.emuge.com

Live Tools for Haas, Okuma
At IMTS 2012 will be a complete line of tooling, each designed for specific brands of machine tools, including Haas, Okuma, Mazak, Spinner, Miyano, and Nakamura. Specification literature by machine brand is available from the company in print and online .pdf versions. Visit the booth for more information.

IMTS Booth W-1986
Heimatec Inc.
Prospect Hts., IL
https://platinumtooling.com/

Storage Systems
The Shuttle XP VLM delivers parts directly to the operator with the push of a button. The Shuttle XP VLM is two large sections of racking with an extractor that runs up the center to store trays in the racking and deliver them to an access opening at the operators request. With a maximum tray capacity of 1,598 lb/tray, the Shuttle VLM manages all inventory within the machine, eliminating wasted time walking through shelves searching for necessary parts. The redesigned Megamat RS vertical carousel has a weight capacity of 1,433 lb/carrier, and features interchangeable carriers and multiple control options. Carriers mounted to a track rotate up and down via the shortest path to deliver stored goods to an operator. Equipped with pick-to-light technology, a TIC (transaction information center) mounts at the access opening to direct the operator to the exact location from which to pick.

IMTS Booth W-1617
Kardex Remstar
Westbrook, ME
www.kardexremstar.com

Quick-Change Workholding System
ER collets are the latest addition to the company’s Fixture Pro 5-axis quick-change workholding system. Designed to hold rods and other round workpieces, the collets will be on display along with an accompanying 5-axis flower fixture. Design of the base of the ER collet is to mount to Fixture Pro risers and pallet systems. The addition of the ER collets converts a 5-axis CNC into a lathe, and can mount to the flower fixture, which holds three collets at an angle good for 5-axis machining.

IMTS Booth W-2312
Jergens Inc.
Cleveland, OH
www.jergensinc.com

Inserts Featuring
Chip Former
The Gold-Flex line features a four-edged insert for multi-functional operations. These inserts are suitable for grooving, parting, lateral turning, and chamfer machining. Gold-Flex inserts feature a high-positive chip former that enables machining in multiple applications while providing good chip control in plunging and lateral turning operations. The clamping system features a side torx screw and three contact points for stability and durability under demanding machining conditions. Gold-Flex is available in widths from 0.020" to 0.125" (0.5mm to 3.18mm).

IMTS Booth W-1822
Ingersoll Cutting Tools
Rockford, IL
www.ingersoll-imc.com/

Flat Pneumatic Pallet
Featuring a fast stroke and clamping stroke, the Vero-S NSE mini has integrated turbo function and pull-in forces of up to 1,500N at a module diameter of 90mm.The clamping pin is positioned via a short taper and is fixed with three clamping slides. Locking is done mechanically via spring force. It is self-locking and form-fitted. The large contact surfaces between clamping slide and pin minimize the surface pressure in unclamped condition. Because the minimum clearance between two clamping pins amounts to 100mm, the NSE mini has variable gages for bore holes for workpiece and pallet clamping.

IMTS Booth W-2000
Schunk Inc.
Morrisville, NC
www.schunk.com

Vari-Clamp Vise
The Vari-Clamp vise uses a pallet system that allows different configurations of grippers and accessories in order to grip irregular, round, or elliptical parts. The Vari-clamp also offers an optional mechanical clamping force multiplier that enables the amount of grip force to change, as needed, for fragile castings, or for heavy milling applications.

IMTS Booth W-1322
OML USA
Lexington, KY

Form Tools
and Inserts
The PWP system includes form tools that can replace the single-point turning process with a single plunge-cut into solid material. Part-specific contours are individually ground and/or wire-cut into a blank. They can be used in such industries as medical, valve, hydraulic, and pneumatic applications.

IMTS Booth W-1090
Schwanog LLC
Elgin, IL
www.schwanog.com

Strong ToolHolding System
The Safe-Lock principle works like this: Spiral-shaped grooves are ground into the cutting tool shank. In combination with corresponding carbide drive pins in the toolholder (shrink fit, collet, or hydraulic chucks), they prevent the tool from twisting or pulling out of the chuck during machining applications. In one application, a Safe-Lock shrink-fit chuck with a 32mm clamping bore and a length of 120mm was used on a vertical portal-milling machine with an HSK-A 100 interface. For roughing and machining, one coated solid carbide tool was used, having an effective cutting length of 83mm. The tool did not move in the chuck during the entire machining process.

IMTS Booth W-1464
Haimer USA
Villa Park, IL
www.haimer-usa.com

Comprehensive Show Line-Up
Products showcased ensure productivity through precision, repeatability, and speed. First, the Kaiser Series 310 EWD Precision Finish Digital Boring Head features absolute setting accuracy shown on a built-in digital display. Next, BIG Daishowa’s newest solution in extended reach arbor technology is the Smart Damper. Then, two new tool presetter solutions will be making their North American debut – an entry-level Diaset contact presetter, and the floor standing CNC Speroni Futura. Finally, Sphinx has introduced the new Power-Phoenix extra-long high performance drill series, and in another development, Sphinx has introduced its Micro Tricut Drill in sizes down to ø.20mm.

IMTS Booth W-1600
BIG Kaiser Precision Tooling Inc.
Hoffman Estates, IL
www.bigkaiser.com

Reliable Part Placement
Maintaining a precise location when machining seems simple to the naked eye, but when chips, and pieces of the milled workpiece begin to jam inbetween your part and the stop, the smallest shift can cause your part to fall out of conformance. This leads to time and money wasted by scrapping the part, or reworking it. Previous Lightnin Rod models have only been able to detect placement within 0.0002" of ferrous materials, although the LR7000 opens the technology up to all materials. The LR7000 notifies the operator of a gap between the workpiece of any material and the stop.

IMTS Booth W-1497
R&R Tool Inc.
West Chester, OH
https://www.rrtoolinc.com/

Solid Carbide
Boring Bars
TinyTurn solid carbide boring bars are suitable for internal turning operations on small diameter components with a minimum internal diameter of 0.6mm. It is suitable for boring, profiling, threading, and grooving operations on such materials as steel, stainless steel, cast iron, aluminum, and titanium alloys. For boring, profiling and chamfering, the JBT range is available with a 4mm or 7mm shank offering internal turning diameters that range from 0.6mm to 7mm. With a corner radius from 0.04mm to 0.15mm, the JBT is good for intricate internal turning operations. For boring and chamfering, it is capable of turning to a minimum bore diameter of 2.8mm. The JBU range for back boring and chamfering is suitable for internal diameters from 5mm upwards. For boring and 45° chamfering, the JBC series with a shank diameter of 7mm and overall length of 35mm has been developed. The JBB range is for back boring.

IMTS Booth W-1654
Tungaloy America Corp.
Arlington Hts., IL
www.tungaloyamerica.com/

Customer-Specific Tooling
The design of these tools is for a range of milling tool application requirements in sizes ranging from 55" diameter to less than 1" diameter. The company relies on its parts family and CAD/CAM and manufacturing capabilities to custom-design tools for machining cast iron, super alloys, steels, stainless steels, aluminum, and composites.

IMTS Booth W-2214
Lovejoy Tool Co. Inc.
Springfield, VT
www.lovejoytool.com

Tool Storage Cabinets
CNC tool storage cabinets and transporters are available in a variety of sizes, heights, and drawer configurations. Lockable doors on the cabinets protect tools. The tool transporters feature a rigid steel frame and steel sheet side panels slotted at 1" intervals to accommodate trays, frames, shelves and other accessories. Each Transporter has a 2,400 lb capacity.

IMTS Booth W-2251
Lista Int’l
Holliston, MA
www.listaintl.com

Deburring Blades
These deburring tools include the TiN series of deburring blades, which include a titanium nitride coating. They stand up to the challenges of deburring tough materials such as steel, aluminum, copper, stainless steel, and plastics. AeroBurr TiN thin-nosed blades are for aerospace, electronic, and medical applications.

IMTS Booth W-2245
Shaviv USA
Romeoville, IL
www.shavivusa.com

Swiss CNC
Collets
Big Mouth collets open at least 2.5mm more than the feature requiring clamping, allowing users to hold and machine parts that were previously either difficult or impossible to make. The rotary-transfer, multi-spindle collets are capable of holding longer parts for special machining applications.

IMTS Booth W-2111
Core Powered Inc.
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
www.corepoweredinc.com

Bluetooth Technology for Drilling Systems
By incorporating Bluetooth wireless technology to the MicroKom BluFlex tool system, the tool display has been isolated from the tool head, making it easier, safer, and more convenient to read off the settings. When dialing-in the micro-adjustable head, the operator can affix the magnetic external display unit anywhere within the field of view outside of the machine tool. The illuminated screen and oversized numerals make reading easier, while the display can switch between millimeters and inches. An adjustment key, with integral Bluetooth interface, is also part of the system. The same display unit and adjustment key is usable for multiple MicroKom BluFlex micro-adjustable heads.

IMTS Booth W-2400
Komet of America Inc.
Schaumburg, IL
www.komet.com

Vise Prevents Parts From Lifting Upward
The Model 3400V Versatile Lock vise features a 6" jaw opening and a 0.0005" clamping repeatability with the enlarged workholding area. Featuring the Anglock design, this vise prevents parts from lifting upward under heavy clamping loads. The pull-type jaw clamping design reduces deflection. The 3,400V has a one-piece vise body and stationary jaw machined of 80,000psi ductile iron, providing good strength while reducing vibration. The company’s fixturing, locating, gaging, and automation technologies will also be exhibited as well as its PinLock Locating and Mounting System, which makes attaching and removing fixtures, vise/sub-plates from machining centers easy. Their 5,000psi air hydraulic pump provides constant hydraulic pressure and holding power for its hydraulic vises, cluster towers, and swing clamps.

IMTS Booth W-2423
Kurt Manufacturing Co.
Minneapolis, MN
www.kurtworkholding.com

Toolholder Systems
The Preci-Flex toolholder system is an accurate solution for lathe tooling changeovers. It has a single base holder and multiple tooling adapters that use the ER collet pocket. Available in a range of sizes, Preci-Flex is consistent, with every toolholder offering repeatability within 5µ. The system also allows for the interchanging of tooling adapters between fixed and rotary base holders for fast machining. Additionally on display during the show will be specialized tooling systems for use with various machine tool models and brands.

IMTS Booth W-1664
Exsys Tool Inc.
San Antonio, FL
www.exsys-tool.com

Bar Feeder
The Rhinobar bar feeder handles material with a maximum 3" (76mm) diameter and 12ft (3.6m) length. The Rhinobar expands the capabilities of newer lathes with integral spindle motors that are unable to support longer lengths of stock from a magazine loader. It is a stable, heavy-duty, hydrodynamic bar feeder that supports and feeds bar stock through a lathe spindle for production machining operations. It is suitable for use with CNC lathes manufacturing medical devices, automotive components, hydraulic cylinders, motor shafts, and similar parts.

The Rhinobar’s single-tube, muzzle-loading design handles round, hexagonal, square, and asymmetric bar stock. Its outer barrel is thick-walled, steel DOM tubing with a precision-honed bore. It holds in place at the front with a single clamp that minimizes barrel vibration, and controls Z-axis motion and swing out for feed-tube changes or reloading.

IMTS Booth W-1322
Lexaire Production Dynamics
Lexington, KY
www.lexairinc.com

Micro-Drill Holders
The design of these micro-drill holders are for CNC Swiss machine and precision lathes. They feature accurate pre-hardened shanks, a precision nut for extreme concentricity, and collet sizes from 0.5mm to 5.8mm. In addition, the company’s Multidec thin grooving and micro-turning tool line; back tools system holders for turning operations on the sub-spindle and from an ID tool position; coolant thru toolholders line; and GenBore Triple ID toolholder will also be on display at IMTS.

IMTS Booth W-1592
Genevieve Swiss
Industries Inc.
Westfield, MA
www.genswiss.com

Magnetics
for Industrial Applications
These magnetic sweepers are available in push, hang, or trailer-type styles. The permanent magnet assemblies, ranging from 12" to 96" in width, are suitable for the fast and efficient removal of hazardous scrap metal debris from warehouses, loading docks, parking areas, runways, manufacturing, shop areas, job sites, and workshops. Neodymium lifting magnets provide exceptional strength in a compact size, ensuring safety and speed for lifting heavy loads. Designed to lift both flat and round ferrous metal items, they are good for handling steel plate, forgings, die-castings, and similar items. Four models are available in strengths of 220 lb, 660 lb, 1,300 lb, and 2,200 lb of flat piece lifting capacity. Magnetic inventory labels are available for inventory control organization.

IMTS Booth W-2088
Master Magnetics Inc.
Castle Rock, CO
www.magnetsource.com

Swiss Toolholding
Licensed by BIG Daishowa, dual-contact Rego Plus products are compatible with all Big Plus spindles and include a line of ER and powRgrip system toolholders. The Rego-Fix slim-nose powRgrip 6 toolholder, or PG6, has a minimal outside diameter of 0.4" (10mm), as well as a clamping diameter ranging from 0.008" to 0.125" (0.2mm to 3.175mm). Because of its slim design, the PG6 provides less tool interference and easily machines tight pockets. The company will also display its line of precision balanced Rego-Fix Capto products.

IMTS Booth W-2364
Rego-Fix Tool Corp.
Indianapolis, IN
https://us.rego-fix.com/en

Steady Rest designed for Turning Centers
Manufactured to complement and support the rigidity and heavy cutting capabilities of the large-capacity ST-40 machines is the custom-designed steady rest for the Haas ST-40 turning centers. Design of the ST-40 steady rest was to the exact specifications provided by Haas to rest comfortably in the bed, allowing ample clearance for clamping and turret operations. This model has the capability to grip up to 310mm.

IMTS Booth W-2412
Kitagawa-NorthTec Inc.
Schaumburg, IL
www.kitagawa.com

Compact Cabinet
L compact cabinets can be used as a toolbox, single, double, or triple cabinets, or integrated under the surface of a workstation. Other benefits include a central locking mechanism on the cabinet housing – allowing for locking of all drawers at the same time and a lock-in mechanism that prevents drawers from opening on their own. It is possible to stack cabinets or to anchor side-to-side or back-to-back. They are available in four housing heights – 24", 28", 34", and 40"; six drawer heights – 3", 4", 5", 6", 8", and 12"; and each drawer can hold 100 lb of parts.

IMTS Booth W-2471
Rousseau Metal, Inc.
St-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec, Canada
www.rousseaumetal.com

Range of Inserts
and Milling Cutters
Meeting increased productivity needs of various manufacturers will be a display of a broad range solutions. The Double Octomill, a highly efficient and economical face milling cutter, is available in diameters from 1" (25 mm) to 5" (125 mm) and provides optimal performance in applications requiring a maximum of 0.118" (3mm) depth of cut. The insert pockets of the Double Octomill - 05 incorporate a strong center lock screw and hardened HSS insert locating pins, simplifying the mounting of inserts and ensuring maximum stability during operation. The pockets also feature an 8° negative angle to allow the use of double sided inserts, while the inserts themselves are positive, creating a positive cutting rake to minimize power consumption.

Additional products on display will include Duratomic TK insert grades for cast iron turning, Duratomic DP3000 heat-resistant inserts for Perfomax Indexable Drills, the Square 6 - 04 shoulder milling cutter, the Turbo 10 cutting tool, and a new generation of disc milling cutters for large slot width.

IMTS Booth W-1564
Seco Tools Inc.
Troy, MI
www.secotools.com/us

Wax Wave Mill
Series End Mills
The Wax series end mills are capable of rough milling to finish non-ferrous materials. Its design prevents tool failure by inhibiting insert dislodgement because of centrifugal force. The diamond-like carbon coating (DLC) applied to the Wax inserts helps adhesion resistance. They are suitable for ramping and the helical milling of aluminum alloys.

IMTS Booth W-2422
Sumitomo Electric Carbide Inc.
Mount Prospect, IL
www.sumicarbide.com

Automatic Tool
Change Angle Heads
These automatic tool change (ATC) angle heads provide modular ability with interchangeable shanks and positioning pins, allowing use of the angle heads on multiple machining centers despite different spindle types and sizes. Their construction is from a high-resistance steel body treated to prevent corrosion and guarantee minimum heat expansions. Other features include ground bevel gears, heat dispersion design, and the possibility to add 150psi coolant through the output shaft.

IMTS Booth W-2300
Parlec Inc.
Fairport, NY
www.parlec.com