“We have worked with representatives from Sandvik Coromant for over 30 years in regards to drilling, milling and turning tools,” says Jyrki Koitto, production manager at Takoma Gears. “We knew that they were increasing their focus on tooling for cutting gear teeth, so we asked if they had or would be interested in developing a tool that would perform this application for us.”
With demand ramping up fast, Bucyrus had only one option: to get a new and efficient machine center. The objectives were clear. A study showed that Bucyrus’ weakest point was in the big turning facility. The company needed a new machine center, but it also wanted:
A more cost-efficient cutting process, a machine that would help reduce handling and transportation of large parts, and a machine that would fit in the large turning facility.
Company replaces 14 carbide inserts with five ceramic inserts; experiences lower cost of inserts per cutter, reduced war and tear on spindle, and cuts cycle time in half.
Nuflo worked closely with Sandvik Coromant to implement tooling and process improvements on large die components. The addition of a new wiper insert alone resulted in a 20% production increase. The CoroMill 210 provided more accurate roughing, greatly reducing the amount of finishing operations required. This boost in productivity proved vital to achieving the turnaround time necessary to meet the customer’s demand.
Shops often fail to realize what good candidates they are for a heavier and more rigid machining center. If it is possible to cut deeper and faster, and you would profit by cutting deeper and faster, then you are losing money by not cutting deeper and faster.
Components manufacturer Melesi has always had a heightened sense of environmental awareness. By collecting its used carbide inserts, the company earns extra money while also being able to boast of its low (and soon to be ISO-certified) environmental impact. In addition, it saves money by knowing exactly when a carbide insert needs to be changed.
Canadian Tool & Die Ltd is maintaining a 20 percent annual growth rate even with the current downturn. The company worked with Sandvik Coromant to develop the R210 GC1010 cutting tool; ideal for heavy equipment manufacturing. In turn, CTD has been able to acquire new customers and maintain steady growth.
Coromant Capto C10 extends the standard range of this modular tooling system to allow manufacturers either to perform most machining operations more efficiently on challenging materials such as titanium or HRSA or to provide a platform for heavy machining applications such as those in the aerospace, power generation and railway industries. The C10 is a stable, strong coupling that can handle the increased forces in demanding heavy machining operations.
The C10 coupling of Coromant Capto offers the same flexibility, quick change, modularity and standardization of tooling as the other coupling sizes of this well-established modular tooling concept, and extends those benefits across all machines involved in heavy-duty applications.
CoroMill 360 makes available a great potential for introducing improvements in really heavy face milling in most materials. A main advantage is the dependably high removal rate, requiring one pass instead of two for any operation. Low power consumption is also a feature, as is the capacity for higher feed rates, which means faster throughput times. Simple, quick tool handling in the most demanding conditions, with no tool setting, reduces downtime.
CoroMill 345 is a 45 degree face mill engineered to provide the best cost efficiency on the market. This advanced tool is designed primarily for high performance face milling with small to medium depths of cut in steel, stainless steel and cast iron.
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