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Tungaloy Expands TungBoreMini series
The series expands with a new ø7 shank tool for small-diameter machining, enabling multi-function drilling and turning in automatic lathes.
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Tungaloy Corporation announces the expansion of its TungBoreMini series, now offering a ø7 shank version optimized for small-diameter machining. This new addition enables flexible mounting on a variety of automatic lathes by being compatible with sleeves from the existing TinyMiniTurn series, enhancing versatility and productivity.
Challenges and Trends
In small-part machining, efficient drilling and turning operations are essential. However, conventional small-diameter solid carbide bars often suffer from inadequate chip evacuation, leading to machining troubles and defects. Additionally, the need to use separate tools for drilling and internal/external turning increases setup time and tool changes, becoming a barrier to improving productivity. As the demand for high-mix, low-volume production continues to grow, there is a need for tools that can address these challenges.
Product Overview
TungBoreMini is a multifunctional composite tool capable of performing both drilling and turning operations with a single tool. Its high-rigidity structure and excellent chip evacuation performance contribute to reduced machining time and significantly improved productivity. It supports a minimum machining diameter starting from ø8 mm.
Benefits and Features
- Feature 1: Excellent Chip Control
- Indexable inserts with 3D chipbreakers efficiently break and evacuate chips
- Reduces the risk of machine stoppages and defects by minimizing chip-related issues, even in small-diameter machining
- Maintains a stable cutting environment, making it ideal for continuous operation on automatic lathe
- Feature 2: Optimized Coolant Supply
- Internal coolant-compatible design ensures precise cooling and lubrication at the cutting edge
- Enhances chip evacuation and suppresses tool wear, contributing to longer tool life
- When combined with the TinyMiniTurn 4-port coolant sleeve, it further prevents chip entanglement and enhances machining stability
- Feature 3: Expanded Compatibility with ø7 Shank for Automatic Lathes
- New ø7 shank supports minimum machining diameter of ø8
- Compatible with TinyMiniTurn sleeves, enabling easy integration with existing automatic lathe setups
- Increases tool replacement flexibility and accommodates a wider range of machining applications
Cutting Performance
IMPROVED PROCESS TIME
Traditionally, machining a Ø13 hole required three different tools—a leading drill, an Ø8 drill, and a boring tool.
By switching to the TungBoreMini, all operations were consolidated into a single tool, eliminating tool changes and helping to reduce the cycle time of the machining process.
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IMPROVED PROCESS TIME
Traditionally, machining a Ø13 hole required three different tools—a leading drill, an Ø8 drill, and a boring tool.
By switching to the TungBoreMini, all operations were consolidated into a single tool, eliminating tool changes and helping to reduce the cycle time of the machining process.
www.tungaloy.com
