Eroding with disk or wire
PCD tools are often used for machining high-performance materials and are characterized by long tool life and precise cutting. However, their manufacture poses a number of challenges.
Efficiency package for aluminum and ISO N
With the MP060, MP160 and MP260 face, corner and slot milling cutters with brazed PCD cutting edges, Walter is presenting a product range for machining aluminum, Al-Si alloys, magnesium and magnesium alloys as well as for plastics and fibre composite materials.
read more...Additive manufacturing optimizes tools
Honeycomb structure makes bell mold lighter
Mapal has used the selective laser melting process to reduce the weight of its bell tool with brazed PCD cutting edges.
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Vollmer has optimized the machining processes of PCD tools (polycrystalline diamond) for its QXD 250 disc erosion machine. According to the company, a new performance package has reduced the machining time and thus increased efficiency.
read more...Pioneer of PCD tools passes away
Mapal Group mourns the death of Werner Stief
The Mapal Group mourns the loss of Werner Stief. The company founder of today's Mapal competence center for PCD tools in Pforzheim died at the age of 75.
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