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The company says the patented system is the only quick-change method of attaching a small reamer head to a shank without the need for locking screws. The high-precision interface features keys and slots for rapid, secure attachment, repeatability of position being within 5μm.

The tools are designed to raise productivity and cut costs by eliminating clocking in the interchangeable head each time it is exchanged, thereby drastically reducing idle times. Such quick-change tooling has the added advantage that a manufacturer does not have to buy extra reamers to maintain production while worn tools are sent away to be reground, saving the associated costs.

Walter has now launched its new X·treme Evo Plus drill from the DC180 Supreme product family that is now available up to 8XD for the first time.

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The Boeing X-37B spaceplane is to begin executing a series of novel manoeuvres, called aerobraking, to change its orbit around Earth, the US Space Force has announced.

A new modular system for changing small, indexable-insert reamers in a machine spindle quickly and to a high degree of repeatability has been introduced by Horn Cutting Tools. Called DR Small, the tooling comprises four sizes covering diameters from 13.1mm down to 7.6mm and is a cost-effective alternative to using solid carbide reamers.

The flexibility in terms of shank systems and cutting edges means that an array of applications is catered for. Steel and carbide shanks are available in different versions for machining through holes or blind holes, the main difference being in the type of internal coolant supply. The indexable reamer inserts are held in place in the head by a central clamping screw.

The NeoMill-Alu-QBig indexable insert milling cutter from Mapal stands for top performance in high-volume milling of aluminium. The tool manufacturer thus offers a very economical solution for use on high-performance machines, such as those found primarily in the aerospace industry.

The company says the patented system is the only quick-change method of attaching a small reamer head to a shank without the need for locking screws. The high-precision interface features keys and slots for rapid, secure attachment, repeatability of position being within 5μm. The tools are designed to raise productivity and cut costs by eliminating clocking in the interchangeable head each time it is exchanged, thereby drastically reducing idle times. Such quick-change tooling has the added advantage that a manufacturer does not have to buy extra reamers to maintain production while worn tools are sent away to be reground, saving the associated costs. The flexibility in terms of shank systems and cutting edges means that an array of applications is catered for. Steel and carbide shanks are available in different versions for machining through holes or blind holes, the main difference being in the type of internal coolant supply. The indexable reamer inserts are held in place in the head by a central clamping screw. The tools will be of particular interest to manufacturers of components in high volumes for the automotive industry, for example. They will also meet the requirements of those producing high value parts where process security is paramount and the variability in surface finish, form and tolerance introduced by boring heads is unacceptable. www.phorn.co.uk

Tooling manufacturer, Horn has introduced a new carbide insert grade, SG66, for turning components from steel that has been case hardened to 58 HRC.

In celebration of World Space Week, Space-Comm Expo has announced visitor registration is now officially live and open for the London ExCeL, event, running 11-12 March 2025.

The tools will be of particular interest to manufacturers of components in high volumes for the automotive industry, for example. They will also meet the requirements of those producing high value parts where process security is paramount and the variability in surface finish, form and tolerance introduced by boring heads is unacceptable.

Babcock International Group (Babcock), the defence company, has been awarded a two-year contract extension by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to continue to provide technical support services across the UK armed forces.