Abstract: A mechanism for integrated tool manufacture includes a display module and an input module for interrogated all required machining operations and measuring operations and for defining all measurement points, and a machining program module, which from the inputs generates a machine control program, and a measurement program module, which from the inputs pertaining to the measurement generates a measurement program for controlling a measuring machine. Both program modules i.e., the machining program module and the measurement program module, access one and the same data set, which is defined for instance by geometric model. This common data set permits interactive setup of a workpiece on the screen, and the measurement program and the machining program are set up along with it, consistently and in parallel.

Abstract: A machine for machining a workpiece with at least one revolving or rotating tool has a work spindle with a shaft (5), whose temperature is monitored by means of at least one temperature sensor (26). The temperature sensor is detected in contactless fashion. The sensor (26) is preferably a radiation-sensitive sensor, which detects the temperature radiation output. by the shaft (5). In triggering the positioning drive mechanisms, the control unit (35) of the machine (1) takes into account the temperature expansions of the shaft (5) that result from the temperature changes in the shaft. The positioning drive mechanisms serve to position a tool (6), carried by the shaft (5), relative to the workpiece (2). A machining precision is thus achieved that is independent of the temperature and temperature changes of the machine (1) overall, of temperature changes in the coolant—lubricant, and of temperature changes in the tool (6) and the shaft (5), that can all be caused by the power converted at the machining site.

Abstract: A cutter insert for milling tools includes a base body having a base surface, a top surface, and four side surfaces. The four side surfaces, together with each of the base surface and the top surface, define respective cutting edges. The base body is twisted about each of two perpendicular, coplanar axes of the base body. Each side surface has two opposite corner edges that are offset from one another in a direction parallel to a center axis of the base body.

Abstract: A saw blade positioning device has two drive mechanisms and two guidance devices, which are preferably oriented at right angles in respect to each other. If a first guidance device is oriented in the radial direction of the circular saw blade by the linear guides, and the other guidance device in the circumferential direction, a desired advancement curve of the engagement member, independently of the saw blade diameter, is achieved respectively by means of the same control, or respectively the same control pulses, and of the drive mechanisms, in every radial position of the first guidance device. A mechanically robust basic structure results in addition, which makes a precise positioning possible.

Abstract: For producing forked roots of turbine blades, the turbine blades are, in a first step, roughed-in and smoothed (finished) on their outer faces in a single operation with two rigidly coupled disk milling cutters that are provided hard metal cutter inserts. In a second step, the forked root is formed with fingers by a set of rigidly coupled disk milling cutters that are provided with hard metal cutter inserts. The disk milling cutters form slots in the forked root. All of the slots are simultaneously opened (roughed-in) and smoothed (finished), the slots having parallel walls.

Abstract: A milling tool includes insert seats in which respective cutting inserts are disposed. Positioned in each seat is a wedge plate which is adjustable relative to the tool body in a direction of wedge adjustment. A cutting insert is supported on the wedge plate and secured directly to the tool body. The wedge plate is wedge shaped such that when the wedge plate is adjusted relative to both the tool body and the cutting insert, the cutting insert is displaced in a direction perpendicular to the direction of wedge adjustment.

Abstract: A cutting insert intended exemplarily for use in a face-milling cutter, has an all-around extending rake surface which changes into a plateau surface by an uninterrupted step. The step reaches its greatest height in the corner regions of the cutting insert. The rake surface defines a positive rake angle. The step prevents the produced chips from running onto the plateau surface. As a result of such a measure, a smear-on of material onto the plateau surface from a chip is prevented.

Abstract: A cutter insert for milling tools includes a base body having a base surface, a top surface, and four side surfaces. The four side surfaces, together with each of the base surface and the top surface, define respective cutting edges. The base body is twisted about each of two perpendicular, coplanar axes of the base body. Each side surface has two opposite corner edges that are offset from one another in a direction parallel to a center axis of the base body.

Abstract: Cutter plates (19) with an approximately cube-shaped base body have been created, in particular for finish-milling of a crankshaft (5). At the edge of its cover surface, the base body is provided with a hump or protrusion, which can be embodied rib- or strip-shaped, has a cutting edge each on its front and back and adjoins the neighboring lateral surface. This cutting edge is a component of the main cutting edge (33) adjoining the cover surface. A corresponding protrusion (29) is provided on the lower end of the lateral surface (27) and adjoins the end of the cover surface (22) remote from the protrusion (28). In this case the lateral surface (27) is preferably inclined in such a way that it terminates flush with the protrusion (29) without forming a concave surface area with it.

Abstract: For producing forked roots of turbine blades, the turbine blades are, in a first step, roughed-in and smoothed (finished) on their outer faces in a single operation with two rigidly coupled disk milling cutters that are provided hard metal cutter inserts. In a second step, the forked root is formed with fingers by a set of rigidly coupled disk milling cutters that are provided with hard metal cutter inserts. The disk milling cutters form slots in the forked root. All of the slots are simultaneously opened (roughed-in) and smoothed (finished), the slots having parallel walls.

Abstract: A cutting insert is provided with a combination coating, comprising a wear-protection coating and an indicating layer. The indicating layer preferably is provided on the tool flank or flanks, meaning for radial inserts on the side surfaces and for tangential inserts on the bottom or top surface. The indicating layer is sensitive enough, so that even a short-term use of the adjacent cutting edge leaves clear traces on the indicating layer. In the process, the indicating layer is discolored and/or worn down, so that underlying layers or materials with different colors become visible. As a result of the clear color contrast or brightness contrast, used cutting edges can be identified immediately. The use of the tool flanks as indicating surfaces has proven to be particularly advantageous because a tribological and possibly unfavorable coating can be provided, without this having a negative influence on the processing result of the cutting insert.

Abstract: A grinding machine, preferably for sharpening circular saw-blades, has a machine frame that supports a device for supporting the saw blade, for fixedly clamping the blade, and for advancing the saw-blade tooth-by-tooth. The grinding attachment has two independent operating spindles or, which are preferably oriented perpendicular to one another, and support separate drives. The grinding attachment is mounted to pivot and be adjusted in three spatial directions. In a selected pivoting position, one of these spatial directions (Z direction) is oriented radially with respect to the saw blade. In this position, the axis of rotation of one spindle is oriented in the circumferential direction, and the axis of rotation of the other spindle is oriented in the radial direction. A grinding attachment of this type permits the hollow-grinding of tooth faces with grinding pencils that have a small diameter. A separate, high-speed motor serves to drive the grinding pencil.

Abstract: An improved slot-drilling cutter has a tool body with plate seats at the end, which are arranged symmetrically in respect to each other. Cutting plates are arranged on the seats, whose cutting edges, as well as possibly cutting edges 41, 42, are set identically, i.e. which cover each other completely in the circumferential direction. Because of this, respectively two cutting edges are active for the drilling operation, as well as for the milling operation, which increases the metal cutting yield and allows the same advancement when drilling, as well as when milling. The slot-drilling cutter is free of lateral forces because of the symmetrical design, which permits a high degree of working precision in spite of large advancement moves.

Abstract: A cutting tool is provided, at least in certain areas, with a carbonitride coating, which acts to reduce friction and as a wear-protective layer. The coating is applied by means of a modified PVD process in that, for creating the carbonitride layer, carbon and nitrogen in the form of gas are introduced into the reaction chamber, and one or several ion sources are continued to be operated to form plasma.

Abstract: For coating a cutting tool with an aluminum oxide layer, a bonding layer has been provided that is preferably formed by aluminum titanate and has a flake-like crystal structure. This bonding layer improves the adherence of an aluminum oxide layer, in particular to underlying titanium nitride, titanium carbide, or titanium carbonitride layers.

Abstract: A saw blade sharpening machine includes a receiving and positioning chuck assembly for setting a saw blade in a grinding position in a plane corresponding to a main saw blade plane; and a grinding device which has a first and a second grinding head for grinding opposite tooth flanks of a saw tooth of the saw blade and an arrangement for moving the first and second grinding heads independently from one another towards and away from the saw blade plane in a direction perpendicularly thereto.

Abstract: A machining tool (1) has a tool body (2) with tip seats (6, 7, 8, 9), to which cutting tips (11, 12, 13, 14) are assigned fixedly and individually. The cutting tips (11, 12, 13, 14) belong to a set of cutting tips. The machining tool (1) includes further sets of cutting tips, again with cutting tips (11, 12, 13, 14) individually assigned to the tip seats (6, 7, 8, 9). In order to assure that each cutting tip (11, 12, 13, 14) will be mounted on the tip seat (6, 6a, 7, 7a, 8, 8a, 9, 9a) on which it was ground, both the tip seats (6, 7, 8, 9, 6a, 7a, 8a, 9a) and cutting tips (11a through 14a) are provided with markings (34, 35), which allow an unequivocal, unmistakable association.

Abstract: A virtual teach-in module for programming grinding machines or other kinds of machine tools includes a graphic user surface. This surface includes the visual display of blanks, workpieces and tools. The elements shown can be displaced arbitrarily relative to one another by means of suitable operator elements. The resultant displacements are recorded by the virtual teach-in module and converted into a machine control program, or an existing machine control program is varied based on the displacements.

Abstract: Cylindrical surface regions (1) of cutting tools (2, 21), such as drills, boring tools, reamers or the like, that is, cutting tools formed with chip removal grooves or flutes or recesses (6), are ground by engaging a rotary cutting disk (3) against the ribs (5) between the chip removal grooves. The cutting tool (2, 21), during the grinding operation, is rocked or oscillated to-and-fro (24) about its longitudinal axis (18) in such a manner that the cutting disk (3) covers the cylindrical surface portion in circumferential direction at least several times. The cutting disk (3) also may rock or oscillate about an axis perpendicular to the axis (7) of rotation of the cutting disk (3). Suitable frequencies are between about 0.1 Hz and 1 Hz, preferably 0.5 Hz, for the rocking movement of the cutting tool (2, 21), with the oscillatory movement of the grinding disk being higher than that of the cutting tool, and for example between 1 Hz and 10 Hz.

Abstract: A boring tool is provided with first and second rectangular reversing cut plates which have, in each case, two short and two considerably longer cutting edges. One of the reversing cut plates is arranged connecting to or intersecting the axis of rotation of the boring tool, while the other reversing cut plate 12 is arranged connecting to the outer circle defined by the boring tool. The cutting edges active in each case on the face side of the boring tool have a straight construction and they overlap to a greater or lesser extend, in accordance with the bore diameter. The bend-free and jog-free construction of the active cutting edges of the cut plates makes possible the use of the same reversing cut plates on boring tools having different diameters with only the extent of the overlap of the cut plates being changed.