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Dorian Tool Jet Stream Delivers High Velocity Coolant to the cutting edge

10/20/2022

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As seen at IMTS 2022. ​Dorian Tool’s Jet-StreamTM Thru Coolant Cutting Tools use a patented thru-coolant locking clamp which is precisely aimed to direct high pressure, high velocity coolant exactly onto the cutting edge of the carbide insert, from a short distance of 1⁄4”.
Dorian Tool Jet Stream through coolant system
Dorian Tool Jet Stream through coolant system
This controlled Jet-Stream coolant, directed onto the insert chip interface (right under the chip and over the insert cutting edge) will dissipate the generated heat very effectively as well as lubricate the cutting edge of the insert, causing the chips to hydroplane over the insert surface instead of adhering to it. As a result, the insert will operate at a constant low temperature, with a clean and undamaged cutting edge, changing the way metal is cut.

Higher speeds and feeds can be achieved, with a better surface finish, tolerance control and machining performance.
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The insert life is extended up to 200%.
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IMTS Preview of Products fRom Blue Photon, Dorian, Horn USA, Mate Workholding and Techniks.

9/1/2022

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F&L Technical Sales Blue Photon Dorian Horn USA Techniks Parlec Mate workholding IMTS 2022
It's that time of year for IMTS!

​Here's a preview of some of the products that are going to be featured during the International Manufacturing Technology Show September 12-17.  You can see all of these new products and talk to the manufacturers in the Tooling & Workholding Systems Pavilion in the West Building Level 3. 

Blue Photon Workholding

 Booth 431392
Blue Photon is a manufacturer of adhesive workholding products.

Adhesive workholding is designed to hold parts for manufacturing and eliminating workpiece distortion due to clamping.

​Hard-to-hold parts that are easily distorted, brittle parts that are easily damaged, and composites are particularly suited to Blue Photon’s technology.
Blue Photon Workholding IMTS 2022 Booth 431

Dorian Tool

Booth 432474
Dorian Tool offers a wide selection of products for manual and CNC machines. From carbide inserts to toolholders; knurling tools to marking tools; machine tool accessories to automated turrets & rotary tables; tool setters to tool presetters.

​Their tool selection has become the First Choice Technology for thousands of small and large shops around the world.
FEATURED PRODUCTS
Dorian Tool IMTS 2022 Booth 432474
Dorian Tool Jet Stream through coolant system IMTS 2022
  • Jet Stream Double through coolant
  • Kool Cut Modular system
  • Milling Solution Tool No vibration boring bar
  • Solution Tools no vibration boring bar

Horn USA, Inc.

Booth 431722
HORN serves North America with customized tooling solutions and more than 27,000 standardized metal cutting products. 

​The pro-active and highly skilled workforce provides tools to improve your processes and extend tool life through increased accuracy and technical expertise.
FEATURED PRODUCTS
PH Horn USA IMTS 2022 Booth 431722
Horn USA Supermini Set IMTS 2022 new product
Supermini Set. Horn USA is featuring the Supermini tool holder system with face clamping as a set, in response to customer requests for different tooling system heights. With this holder variant, clamping is not carried out via the lateral surface of the cutting insert but via a clamping wedge on the face. This results in a greater holding force on the insert and thus high rigidity of the entire system. This increases repeatability when changing the insert and provides better utilization of the available space. This is a big time saver on Swiss-type lathes, as the user can change the cutting insert without removing the tool holder.

Horn USA DAH8 IMTS 2022 New products
New carbide grades for system DAH8 - Horn USA is expanding its range of carbide grades for its DAH milling system to enable its use for machining a wider range of materials. The new grades SC6A and IG6B complement the tool system for high-feed milling. The SC6A grade is suitable for machining the ISO M material group, as well as ISO S materials as a secondary application. Horn has developed the IG6B grade for machining the ISO P group, while it is also suitable as a multipurpose grade for other material groups.


Mate Workholding

 Booth 432146 
Mate’s 52/96 workholding technology of vises, bases and mounting systems maximize holding power in a compact, quick-change modular design that reduces setup time and process variability.

​These workholding technology systems are designed for 3-, 4- and 5-axis CNC machining centers.
Mate 52 96 Workholding IMTS 2022 Booth 432146

Techniks Tool Group

 Booth 432239 
Techniks Tool Group (TTG), the parent company of Techniks and Parlec, is one of North America’s largest providers of best-in-class tooling solutions for CNC machining centers.

​Combing the strengths of Parlec’s New York manufacturing operations and Techniks broad range of high-quality solutions
Techniks Parlec IMTS 2002 Booth 432239
FEATURED PRODUCTS
  • Parlec Shrink Fit Holders – Made-in-USA shrink fit tooling that matches the gage lengths and nose diameters of popular international standards for plug-and-play simplicity
  • Triton Hydraulic Chucks - Finally, a hydraulic chuck built for heavy material removal applications
  • ERos (ER On-Size) Collet System – Extreme 3-micron accuracy from an easy-to-use collet-based system
  • Made-in-USA Shrink Fit Machines - Fully automated operation makes incorporating shrink fit easy
  • Parlec Micron Milling Chucks - The most accurate milling chucks on the market!
  • M-Style Milling Chucks - Narrow nose clearances and long reaches in a milling chuck
  • MicroFLOAT Tapping System - Extending tap life by 300%
  • SFS12 Modular Shrink Fit System - Superior rigidity at extended lengths
  • sPINner Deburring - Automating small parts deburring
  • EEPM Electro-Permanent Workholding - Fast part changover, incredible holding power
  • HVC Face Mill Holders - 6X the coolant delivery for enhanced chip evacuation and faster feed rates
  • SlimFIT Collet System - Narrow nose clearances and extended reaches in an easy-to-use collet system
  • DNA (Dead Nut Accurate) Collet System - Perfect for smaller diameter tools

If you would like to learn more about any of these products or to see a demonstration, get in contact with us and we'll set up some time with you to visit your shop!
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The 7 Most Common Deep Hole Boring Problems and Solutions

3/22/2022

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Dorian Tool has some very detailed technical information in their Solution Tool catalog to address deep hole boring. First we're going to list the fundamental rules of selecting the correct boring bar and then take a deeper dive into the fundamentals of troubleshooting. 

If you want more information, technical specifications and much more detailed information on troubleshooting you can download the Solution Tool catalog below.
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DEEP HOLE BORING
SELECTION CRITERIA

  • The diameter size of the boring bar is limited from the size of the hole diameter to be bored.
  • The boring bar should have the largest diameter possible for maximum cutting rigidity, but small enough to clear the hole for chip evacuation.
  • The Boring Bar has to be held with the maximum rigidity and the shortest overhang possible to maximize cutting stability and minimize vibration.
  • The selection and use of the right insert grade, geometry, nose radius and rake angle will be critical for a good surface finish and close working tolerance.
  • The cutting parameter is to be correct for the material machined in accordance of the insert manufacturing cutting data.
  • The hole, while machined has to be kept clear from chips to avoid tool breakage, boring bar vibration and the walls of the work piece undamaged.

7 MOST COMMON
DEEP HOLE BORING PROBLEMS

Poor Surface Finish, Poor Machining Tolerance & Poor Insert Life are the issues that every shop faces with cutting tools.  Deep hole boring is no different.  Below are some rule of thumb for a quick solution. As we said above, be sure to download the Solution Tool Catalog for much more technical information and solutions.
  1. Boring Bar Cutting Ratio: If the incorrect boring bar cutting ratio is used, the boring bar will vibrate.
  2. Boring Bar Diameter: Too small boring bar diameter will deflect under pressure and vibrate, too large boring bar diameter, will obstruct the evacuation of the chips.
  3. Boring Bar Holding System: When boring bar is not held properly and rigidly in the boring bar holder, vibration will develop when cutting. A split Boring Bar Holder must to be used.
  4. Boring Overhang:  When the boring bar is over extended it will vibrate (Steel bar 4 x Dia., Carbide bar 6 x Dia.,Solution Tool!™ (The NO! Vibration Re-Tunable Boring Bar) 8 - 14 x Dia.
  5. Incorrect Insert:  Incorrect insert geometry, nose radius, rake angle, chip breaker, and clearance angle will cause vibrations.
  6. Cutting Parameter:  When wrong cutting parameters are used for the specific material to be bored, and for the operation to be executed, the boring bar will not perform properly.
  7. Chip Clogging:  When chips are clogged into the work piece bore, jamming the insert, wrapping around the boring bar, and thrown against the wall, the insert will be damaged.
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Knurl Cutting vs Knurl Forming

7/14/2021

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There is sometimes confusion over the difference between Knurl Cutting and Knurl Forming and what is the best application to use for each method.  Here's a quick synopsis of the differences and ideal application solutions. 
Cutting Type Knurling tools create a knurling pattern by Material Removal.
For a Cutting Knurl, the knurl wheel’s axis is rotated to provide a leading edge, where the sharp edge will cut the knurl pattern into the work piece. Additionally, with a Cutting Knurl, less pressure is required for the operation and higher speeds and feeds can be used (use the same cutting data of High Speed or Cobalt turning tools). When Knurl Cutting, use full faced knurl wheels with a sharp edge, to penetrate into the work piece and cut the knurl pattern.
​Knurl Cutting is Best for:
  • Medium to Large Work piece Diameter 
  • Shoulderless Knurling
  • Long Work pieces with live centers
  • Hard Materials, High Temp Alloys, Stainless Steels 
  • Full Length Knurling Applications
  • Higher Production
​Knurl Cutting
Forming Type Knurling tools create a knurling pattern by Material Displacement.
In Forming Knurl, the knurl wheels axis is set parallel to the work piece axis, and forced against the work piece, displacing the material to form the knurl pattern. A large amount of pressure is required to displace the material that forms the knurl pattern. When Knurl Forming, use beveled edge wheels to protect the edge from chipping which will create a smooth surface finish.
Knurl Forming is Best for:
  • Small to Medium Work piece Diameter 
  • To the Shoulder Knurling
  • Long Centerless Work pieces
  • Soft Materials including Steels 
  • Band Knurling Applications 
  • Higher Surface Finish
Knurl Forming
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How to Eliminate Knurling Wheel Double Tracking

6/17/2020

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HOW TO ELIMINATE KNURLING WHEEL DOUBLE TRACKING
Double Tracking means that the knurling wheels are not tracking properly. In this situation, the knurling wheels will create a different pattern than the original design and may overlap or "double die"

There are two main causes of a knurling tool double tracking: 
  1. The knurl wheel isn’t set deep enough into the workpiece.  Dorian Tool recommends increasing the depth. The knurl depth should always equal 35% of the knurl pitch.
  2. The circumference of the work piece blank is not a multiple of the knurl pitch. To correct this, you must change the before-knurl diameter of the part or select a knurl wheel with a different pitch.

Dorian Tool  has developed a “Knurling Calculator Spreadsheet” that can calculate all of the parameters to avoid double tracking.

If you would like to request an electronic copy send us a note in the comments section below or, for faster results, in the form you get when you click the button below.  We'll quickly get a spreadsheet sent over to you!
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CNC Turret Replaces Lathes Manual Tool Post

8/14/2019

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Tech Tips: Dorian Tool
Installing a turret can give a real productivity boost for shops. With a CNC turret, more tools can be carried at one time.
Dorain Tool post CNC turning
Turning Application with a Manual or CNC Toolroom Lathe 1.Quick Change Tool Post 2.Quick Change Turning and Facing Toolholder 3.Square Shank Toolholder 4.Insert 5.Workpiece 6.Chuck 7.Custom T-Nut
The lathe is one of the oldest and most versatile machine tools. Few shops can do without the processing capability offered by the CNC lathe. Long before automatic toolchangers were applied to milling machines, the lathe had a multiple-tool configuration. The tool post gave lathe users the ability to select from several mounted tools and index them as needed during a turning cycle.

Many CNC lathes are still offered with the manual tool post design. Shops can generally purchase these machines at very reasonable prices. Some shops have found a need to increase the flexibility of these lathes by adding an indexable turret in place of the manual tool post.
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Installing such a turret can give a real productivity boost for shops running on Colchester, Harrison, Nardini, Bridgeport, Southwest Industries and other popular combination CNC lathes. With a CNC turret, more tools can be carried at one time. Programming the turret brings the right tool into the cut at the right time automatically. No stopping the machine to index a manually operated tool post is needed so cycle times are reduced for applications that use more than one tool.

For many turning applications a manual tool post has sufficient capacity. But any shop that is looking for a through-put gain in their turning operation without a major investment in new machine tools, can benefit by considering installation of a CNC turret.

The issue is more about processing efficiency than tool capacity, says lathe accessory maker, Dorian Tool (East Bernard, Texas). A turret configuration allows the machine tool to carry tools mounted in operation sequence. Sometimes turret tool capacity is sufficient for more than one job to run without a tooling setup in between. But significant production time is saved by the ability to automatically index the tool turret as part of the lathe's part processing program.

The turret offered by Dorian Tool is a bi-directional unit. Indexing therefore takes the shortest part from one tool station to another. It's operated by a three-phase 220/380 volt 50/60 hertz electric motor through an anti-backlash gear drive. Tool position is controlled by an absolute encoder which tracks actual position of the tool station. The working position of the turret can be right or left hand depending on the unit location ahead of or behind the lathe's spindle axis.

A proximity switch detects tool position and verifies turret lockup before a go signal is sent to the CNC. A three-piece Hirth-type coupling is used to hold the clamped turret radially. The turret indexes, station-to-station under one second. Fast index is achieved by not lifting the turret face. The entire indexing mechanism is housed in a Meehanite grade casting that helps damp cutting induced vibrations.

Four standard sizes of turrets are available. They are 100, 120, 160 and 200 mm respectively. Toolholding capacities of eight or 12 stations are available in ID, OD or combined tooling configurations.

Tool capacities range from 12 to 32 mm (1/2 to 1-1/4 inches). A VDI turret disk is available. Both turret disks have an integral coolant delivery system.

Simple electrical and coolant connections easily interface with the lathe. If an indexable turret is the difference between a CNC lathe and a CNC turning center, then this accessory is a cost effective way to up-grade your lathes.



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How To Eliminate Double Tracking of your Knurling Tool

4/17/2019

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Tech Tip: Dorian Tool
How To Eliminate Double Tracking of your Knurling Tool
Double Tracking means that the knurling wheels are not tracking properly.

In this situation, the wheels will
create a different pattern than what the design was originally made for.  There are two main causes of this scenario:
  1. The knurl wheel isn’t set deep enough into the workpiece. We recommend increasing the depth. The knurl depth should always equal 35 percent of the knurl pitch
  2. The circumference of the work piece blank is not a multiple of the knurl pitch. To correct this, you must change the before-knurl diameter of the part or select a knurl wheel with a different pitch.

Dorian Tool Developed a “Knurling Calculator Spreadsheet” that can calculate all of the parameters to avoid double tracking. Request an electronic copy by emailing us at: sales@fltechnical.com
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