The Arsenal from August-September 2024

Boring tool with sintered chip-breaking geometry

The Supermini tool system can be adapted for numerous machining operations. The solid carbide inserts are used for boring from a diameter of 0.2mm to around 10mm. The carbide blanks for the tool have a teardrop shape enabling large, precise contact surfaces in the tool holder, resulting in greater rigidity of the overall system. The teardrop shape prevents the insert from twisting, leading to consistently precise positioning of the center height of the tool. With long tool overhangs, it reduces deflection and minimizes vibration during turning. Depending on the application and the diameter to be machined, the inserts come in three different sizes (types 105, 109, and 110) and different blank types. All types allow internal coolant supply directly to the cutting zone.

Chip-breaking geometry guides and shapes the chip, causing it to break. The tool offers high process reliability due to its good chip control. The cutting edge geometry extends far into the corner radius of the insert. This ensures chip control even with small infeed settings. The geometry can be used universally for different material groups and is suitable for internal, face, copy, and back turning.

The carbide blanks of the inserts have greater rigidity and an even more stable cutting edge area. The coolant supply has also been revised. The new insert is compatible with numerous types of 105 tool holders. Horn offers the inserts as standard in three lengths (15mm, 20mm, and 25mm) and in carbide grades TH35 and IG35. The corner radius is 0.2mm. The tool is suitable for use from a bore diameter of 6mm.

Users can choose the appropriate solution for their application from round shank, square shank, interface, and adjustable tool holders for different machine manufacturers. Four solutions are available for clamping the inserts including a classic ball pressure screw, a face clamping element, and a lifting element, along with a compact system with clamping via a union nut.

Horn USA Inc. https://www.horn-group.com
IMTS 2024 booth #431722

Metal additive manufacturing (AM) systems

The RenAM 500 Ultra system includes existing benefits of the RenAM 500 series including optical, chamber, and gas-flow design with the addition of the productivity-boosting TEMPUS technology. The RenAM 500 Ultra’s advanced process monitoring software delivers detailed insights into the build, equipping users with data and providing in-process visibility.

Using the RenAM 500 Ultra to create production-ready metal parts means AM users can remain agile when faced with changing demands, are unrestricted by complex part geometries, and can seamlessly scale capacity to suit business needs.

All RenAM 500 series systems, including the RenAM 500 Ultra, are available with one (500S) or four (500Q) high powered lasers, each able to access the whole powder bed simultaneously. This allows for efficient laser assignment and significantly higher build rates, improving productivity and lowering the cost per part. RenAM 500 Ultra models are equipped with automated powder and waste handling systems optimized for volume production.

Renishaw https://www.renishaw.com/am
IMTS 2024 booth #433239

KIT-RR Chuck System

The KIT-RR Chuck System is available in sizes from 210mm to 400mm; these devices are suitable for manual and/or robotic use. The system incorporates the RR Adapter and the RR soft top jaws, which through the company’s cutting-edge 2-point contact design can be switched from O.D. clamping to I.D. clamping in seconds.

The KIT-RR system can be easily locked and unlocked using a simple push pin, which also provides safety against accidental release. Designed for high quality, precision, and safety, the device eliminates the need for screws and complicated change operations. KIT-RR saves time and increases efficiency like no other similar product on the market.

The KIT-RR system can be adapted to meet a wide range of manufacturing requirements by converting a standard chuck into a quick jaw change chuck. Systems can be mounted on all power chucks presently on the market to provide quick and easy integration with current machinery as well as a variety of robotic systems. With a semifinished pallet and top jaws kit, the KIT-RR system is available for master jaws with 1/16 x 90° as well as 1.5mm x 60° serrations.

SMW Autoblok https://www.smwautoblok.com/us/en/
IMTS 2024 booth #431617