The CNC Report

Slater Tools Inc. is expanding its product line of Swiss Type Adjustment Free Rotary Broaching Tool Holders. Now available from Slater is the new 0700 series which features a .500 inch tool bore for use in larger swiss type machines. The 0700 series tool holders use standard .500 inch shank, 1.75″ overall length rotary […]

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Any long time reader of CNCReport.com knows that we are always fans of unique products that boost productivity. The Twister Speed Lathe by Overbeck Machine Tools ranks among our favorites. Not only does it boost productivity through time savings, but also through lower energy costs and by reducing floor space.
The time saving element […]

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So, you have a fast and powerful lathe… possibly added a barfeeder for extra production. But there might still be a major bottle-neck. What happens to the parts once the machine spits them out? Parts catcher? Maybe, but what if you want to run unattended or the catcher basket is overloaded […]

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Hardinge® HCAC® Collet Adaptation Chucks will adapt any spindle to accept C-series collets, 3J collets, B42/ B65 collets, #22/ #11 B&S collets, style-S master collets and dead-length® collets. It is possible to increase your machining capabilities by substituting a collet chuck for a jaw chuck for part diameters up to 4 inch depending on the […]

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The machining industry often follows patterns that just don’t make sense. Traditional vise soft jaws are a great example. Why use a jaw that can only be used once? The 6″ Smart Jaw by Pierson Industries breaks the pattern. Now, you can have a jaw with 4 useable sides per jaw; two on top and […]

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The latest offering to come from Pierson Industries is the Speed Hammer. This product combines two of the most often used tools in the shop: a vise handle and a mallet for tapping down parts. “It’s a simple tool, yet saves so much time in the average workday.” commented Pierson Industries president Jay […]

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In an informative follow up to weekend podcast episode 6, Slater Tools Inc. is announcing the increased availability of its new Adjustment Free Rotary Broaching Tool Holder. The company is now stocking four popular sizes of the tool; .625” shank, .750” shank, 12mm shank and 22mm shank. Slater’s new adjustment free […]

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