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Sandvik Coromant's CAM Programming Tip Series

Programming plays a vital role in productivity and profitability. But all too often, companies focus on equipment, cutting tools and automation component selection, only to neglect the important step of optimizing their programming strategies. This can negate the cost benefits of advanced machine technologies.

Sandvik Coromant arms you with these programming tips to optimize tool life and productivity. Several of these tips feature preset calculators that will demonstrate the results of a particular programming technique in concrete variables such as speed and number of tool changes.

Tip topics include:

Trochoidal Turning

Removing large amounts of material from deep slots and grooves through trochoidal turning-features calculator

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Trochoidal Milling

Removing material in scallops and pockets through trochoidal milling-features calculator

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Rest Milling Corners - Slicing

Milling feature corners while controlling feedrate and radial engagement of the tool -features calculator.

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Helical Milling & Ramping

Milling holes and other non-cylindrical pocket features - features calculator.

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Thread Turning

Use the "first choice" technique for threading rotational parts for productivity and quality finish - features calculator.

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Thread Milling

Try the thread milling technique in both holes and bosses for increased productivity and higher-quality threads – features calculator.

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