Polygon Solutions Inc. Is 2013 Transformation Award Finalist
The Southwest Florida Regional Technology Partnership announced finalists today for its Transformation and Savvis Direct Innovention Awards to be presented at the Fifth Annual SWFRTP Awards Gala Wednesday, March 20 in Fort Myers. The Transformation Award is for an organization or business that is achieving success through application or implementation of IT to overcome a business challenge....
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Marking Broach creates letters or numbers in metal parts.
Designed to fit inside most rotary broach tool holders, Letter Broach is driven in rotary motion around fixed pivot point, minimizing wear on cutting tool and eliminating secondary operations. Marking method eliminates impact of high powered press or hammer, and gently displaces material until desired depth is achieved.Â- Suitable for use on soft materials such as aluminum and brass, cutting...
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Rotary Broaching Brake aligns forms in machined products.
Designed as attachment to GT Series rotary broach holder, rotary broaching brake can be used to hold orientation for single or multiple parts. Hardware consists of standard screws and nuts that can be replaced. Brake mounts to tool holder using set screws, and additional screws are included at opening of brake to gently tighten against spindle. When broach is engaged with part, brake is loose...
Read More »Rotary Broach Material Options
Rotary broaches are used to cut precision hexagon, square and other polygon forms in metal parts. The rotary broaching process is popular for manufacturing blind holes on most turning machines, including lathes, mills and machining centers. Due to various form sizes and part materials, Polygon Solutions Inc. offers a variety of broach materials. Although form sizes typically range from those...
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INTERIM EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP: On-demand executive resources that bring specific expertise to bear to solve sticky problems in your business.
This paper from Sharper Counsel Interims explores the ways in which strong operational leadership can provide support to companies in order to guide them through tough and complicated problems.
Read More »Micro Rotary Broaching
If you need to machine small polygon or similar shaped holes smaller than one-quarter of an inch, micro rotary broaching may be for you. Rotary broaching tools can be used with Swiss machine tools and other rotating spindle equipment designed for making small parts. The rotary broaching tool holder is capable of holding 8mm shank broaches, which come in standard hexagon forms as small as .051 ....
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Polygon Solution's GT Series Rotary Broach Tool Holder
The rotary broach is a marvel of modern machine tooling. This cutting tool allows machinists to add internal hexagon, square and other forms to precision metal parts. The modern machine shop can benefit from the quick set-up and ease of use available in adjustment free broach holders. The GT Series broach holder available from Polygon Solutions has been designed for this purpose, and often...
Read More »Rotary Broach Tools create hexagon shapes in metal parts.
Designed to fit into GT Series broach tool holders, Hexagon Rotary Broach Tools create holes used for hexagon keys or Allen wrenches. Pressure relief holes allow air, coolant, cutting fluids, and other materials to escape from hole when broach is pushed into it. Broaches have sharp corners, but can be altered to have round corners to minimize pressure on machining operation. In addition, broaches...
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Slater Puts More Round Parts into Square Holes
Slater Tools Inc. announces its largest expansion of Swiss Type Rotary Broaching Tool Holders to date. These machine tools allow machinists to put hex and square shaped holes into metal parts such as aerospace and orthopedic bone screws. Slater Tools Inc. has expanded its line of Rotary Broaching Tool Holders for CNC, screw and Swiss lathe machines and milling machines. According to Slater's...
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On-Machine Broaching Lowers Costs/Expands Opportunities for Aerospace, Defense and Medical Contractors
Fastener manufacturers face more competition than ever as the economic contraction squeezes the supply base. All shops are facing pressure to reduce costs and find new opportunities in Aerospace, Defense, Medical and other markets. Fastener manufacturers who rely on CNC lathes and screw machines can reduce costs by using the HexMaster(TM) broaching process to machine ID or OD Hex, Torx, Spline or...
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Fast, Accurate Involute Splines in 1 Setup on Your CNC Lathe or Screw Machine
Involute splines are a common part feature on shafts and mated parts in a variety of industries. You'll find splined forms on everything from your lawn mower to your dishwasher, car, or faucet- splines are also a common feature on aerospace and military components. Previously, these splines could be manufactured using a variety of specialized machinery and equipment with mixed results. Schlitter...
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Triad's Next-Gen Power Supplies Offer Increased Reliability and Reduced Noise Performance
Triad Magnetics, an established leader in power supply design and manufacturing, is proud to announce their next generation WAU AC and WDU DC Series of power supplies. These linear wall plug-ins offer minimum noise performance without sacrificing reliability or life. See our video to learn more.
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