October 2009 Newsletter

FEATURED Article
Have you struggled breaking a chip in 1045, 1018 or DOM tubing?
Look no further, KM Tool Supply has found a solution.  Six of our customers had this problem until we brought in the “FG” chip breaker from Ingersoll Cutting Tools.  The “FG” chip breaker coupled with the 5100 grade has provided a problem solving tool that is sure to impress you.
 
Application 1
Elkhorn, Wisconsin
1141 material
Insert geometry DNMG432 FG grade TT5100
Depth of cut .020” per side
Ran insert between .002” to .012” inch per revolution at 990 Surface feet per minute. 
Varied feed rate based on finish requirements. 
20 RMS was achieved at the .002” inch per revolution. 
All other competitors tested could not break a chip and the closest tool life to the TT5100 was a cermet.  The cermet ran 30 parts and the TT5100 ran 90 parts! 

Application 2
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
1026 material
.020 depth of cut per side
.012 inch per revolution feed
750 surface feet per minute
Length of cut on tubing was 67"
Every other competitor that tested
Got stringy chips, the "FG" breaker was again successful.

Application 3
Menomonee Falls, WI
Part: Shoe retainer
Material: DOM Tubing
Insert Geometry: DNMG431 FG TT5100
Running conditions
775 Surface feet per minute at .007 Inch per revolution .006 Depth of Cut per side
Ran on a 6 spindle CNC machine
7 different manufacturers tried to break a chip with this light depth of cut and DOM Tubing material.  No other insert was successful except the FG chip breaker in the TT5100 grade from Ingersoll.

 
NEW promotion 
Ingersoll Super Quick Specials
Get special cutters in 20 days at standard prices! Choose from the latest technology from Evo-Tec, S-Max and V-Max.  See their flyer for pricing details.  

Visit the KM Tool Supply Website to find more promos.

NEW product announcement
iForm Custom Indexable Drill/Form Tool System from Allied Machine & Engineering Corp.

The i-form is a customer engineered form that allows for complex design with a replaceable cutting edge, better form tolerance and improved consistency.  The replaceable cutting edges reduce tooling inventory, reduce set up times and eliminate regrinds. It has coolant through capabilities and the 2-flute form design balances cutting forces and increases tool reliability.  View their flyer for more information.

Visit the KM Tool Supply Website to view more new product announcements. 

KM Tool Supply E-Cats
Can’t always find the right catalog?  KM Tool Supply has recently added an e-cats page to their website.  Simply go to www.kmtool.com and click on the e-cats tab.  Here you will find direct links to the e-cats of some of our most popular brands.  Stop searching around and get the most up to date e-cats direct from the KM Tool Supply Website.

 
HPI has joined the KM Line of Products!
HPI has been in the metal cutting industry for over three decades.  They have contributed to the industry through the development and supply of products in both the premier and standard product groups.  

Unique product offers from HPI-Pioneer:

-$7 Retention Knobs

- New TG & ER steel seal coolant collets with full range!

-Tower of Power! 8,10,12,15 inch CAT50 Extended Length Tool Holders with features you will not find from other manufacturers.

-Rotary Wiper makes it possible to view the production/machining process clearly within the machine enclosure while the cutting is going with coolants. Mounts on the inside of the window of your machine, this unit provides a 10" clear view of the work. 

-Shell Mill with coolant thru right to the insert.

Check out their complete catalog at www.gohpi.com.

See their 2010 Value Pack
  

How many interceptions will Brett throw in the Packers vs. Vikings game, Nov. 1?

A. None
B. One
C. Two
D. Three or more

In our last email we asked, Which machining process is top priority for productivity improvement in your facility?

The results:
50% said Milling
50% said Turning