New process optimisation options
Mechatronic expertise in production machining
There is a massive trend towards the optimisation of manufacturing processes in production machining. 'Mechatronics' has promising potential in many areas. However, when solutions are being developed, the special needs of machining technology must be taken into consideration.
Maximum repeat accuracy
KOMET KomTronic® U-axis systems now also have a direct encoder
KOMET KomTronic® U-axis systems will also be able to be equipped with a direct encoder in future. As an alternative to the usual indirect encoders, it can be used as a modular component and significantly improves repeat accuracy.
Getting closer to the customer with a new product line and service strategy
Efficiency, speed and flexibility are the basic requirements today for success in the market. The reamer specialist DIHART® has faced this challenge and scrutinised and restructured all the manufacturing processes required to meet it. The optimisation of production processes combined with a comprehensive, requirement-oriented revision of the product range will set new standards in customer orientation.
KOMET SERVICE® is the innovative Service brand name of the KOMET GROUP
Fast tool reconditioning for reliably long-lasting precision and maximum process reliability – KOMET SERVICES® now provides this facility. With the introduction of an extensive network of service partners, the KOMET GROUP will in future increase its product and service portfolio through the addition of a professional tool service department. With the new service brand name “KOMET SERVICE®” is providing an additional PLUS to its “TOOLS PLUS IDEAS” philosophy.
KOMET GROUP's IDEEN-FABRIK+ now with AZWV certificate
Certification of the IDEEN-FABRIK+ according to AZWV (recognition and accreditation regulation for further education) demonstrates the high standing of the KOMET GROUP as an educational provider. Only recently, certified seminars are now also offered for professional training in technical subjects relating to processes involved in metal machining such as continuous drilling, boring, precision boring, reaming and threading, in accordance with the Recht der Arbeitsförderung (German employment promotion law).
State of the Art
KOMET KomTronic® U-axis systems now also have a direct encoder
Even if you only take into account their low weight yet minimal size and the relatively large adjustment path for the tool, the new generation of KOMET KomTronic® U-axis systems already represents the latest state of development. With a modular system, the KOMET GROUP is now offering a supplemental direct encoder.
Newly Developed Adjustment Kinematics
KOMET® KomDrive facing heads for lathing with MQL
With specially optimised draw bar systems for facing heads, KOMET® has managed to combine the pressing requirements of minimum quantity lubrication technology in machining with the adjustment kinematics of facing slide tools.
Contour machining - quick and flexible
KOMET® KomDrive HQB facing heads in the standard catalogue range
KOMET® has standardised its recently developed HQB (High Quality Balance) version of the KOMET® KomDrive facing heads and supplemented the previously available versions with drawbars through rotary powered solutions.
Components with Optimised Properties
Mechatronic competence for machining
The dynamic adjustment of tool cutting edges for flexible contour machining, machining processes with closed control cycles, and Bluetooth technology for easier tool setup are just some examples of the massive trend in the machining sector for the optimisation of production processes using mechatronics.
ISO H7 fits now available ex stock
Reamers in preferred DIHART® range
With the new preferred DIHART® range, which is now available ex stock, the KOMET GROUP is again upping the tempo for reaming. The DIHART Reamax® and DIHART Reamax® TS modular reaming systems and the adjustable DIHART Monomax® offer great diversity and can be used for ISO H7 fits.
The music plays at the cutting edge
New DBF and DBC coatings for reamers
The new high-tech coatings for the reaming heads of the DIHART Reamax® TS tooling system enable the KOMET GROUP to accommodate the increasing diversity of materials and to offer more individual tool designs for quicker machining processes.
Integrated concentricity when reaming
DIHART DAH Zero® with enhanced diameter spectrum
The adjustable holder DIHART DAH Zero® ensures integrated concentricity when reaming with the DIHART Reamax® TS tooling system. The KOMET GROUP is expanding the successful system and will be offering diameters ranging from 18 to 42 mm in the future.
Flexibility Straight from the Toolbox
DIHART Reamax® TS reamers with KOMET ABS® adaptors
The ABS attachment point makes the DIHART Reamax® TS high-performance modular reaming system even more flexible. The DIHART Reamax® TS tooling system for high-performance reaming offers the user the highest possible level of flexibility thanks to its modular design.
Hightech for small diameters
DIHART® Fullmax reamers with coolant supply
The integration of the coolant supply makes the new Fullmax reamers from DIHART® the ideal solution for high-performance reaming of through holes in steel and nodular cast iron.
Indexable insert technology changes the pace of reaming
DIHART® Duomax
The fact that indexable insert technology can also be used for reaming is being proven by the KOMET GROUP and their special tools. The experiences they have gathered have now been used to develop the new DIHART® Duomax cutting ring generation.
Maximum flexibility
DIHART® MicroSet System Reaming with adjustable inserts
The new reamers from DIHART® which boast individually adjustable inserts are an alternative to the ready-to-use ground tool versions provided by the reaming specialists of the KOMET GROUP. These reamers feature multiple blades and offer a maximum degree of flexibility, reduce logistics with regard to retipping and enable cost savings thanks to the favourably priced inserts which are available from stock.
Excellent performance for every application
Portfolio expansion for the JEL® MOREX form taps
The new JEL® MOREX S solid carbide thread formers from the KOMET GROUP expands the fields of application for solid carbide thread formers. Above all, these tools are especially suitable for steel materials with small dimensions.
High-performance and flexibility
JEL® JSF synchro tapping chuck now comes with the KOMET ABS® interface
With the new KOMET ABS® interface for the JEL® JSF synchro tapping chuck, the KOMET GROUP is responding to the needs of their users. This interface allows the modular construction of the lengths required for the tapping chuck.
Easy handling
JEL® PCD face milling and screw-in cutters in the standard range from the KOMET GROUP
Milling shoulders and grooves, making circular drilled holes on a helix path, and face and peripheral milling are typical operations that occur frequently when machining components. The KOMET GROUP has been designing and manufacturing application-oriented milling cutters for a long time - especially for complete machining solutions.
Technology partner for milling
JEL® Solid carbide milling cutter in the standard range of the KOMET GROUP
From face milling to plunge milling, to profile milling, form milling and circular interpolation milling, the KOMET GROUP also covers a wide range of milling machining applications in addition to internal machining with drilling, reaming and threading tools.
Deep Hole Drilling up to 30 x D
KOMET® KUB® Drillmax XL version
The KOMET® KUB® Drillmax high-performance solid carbide drills complete the KOMET GROUP's range of products for small bore diameters. Thanks to the new XL design, standard solutions are now also available for deep hole drilling.
Challenging peak in bore machining
KOMET® KUB K2™ replaceable head drill for extremely small diameters
In the same way that mountain climbers find the smaller K2 the greater challenge, drilled holes with extremely small diameters is also considered to be the more demanding machining problem. This is particularly true when replaceable cutting edges should be cost efficient and flexible.
Wireless networking in the machine room
Bluetooth technology in precision drilling systems means convenient adjustment
KOMET MicroKom® BluFlex™ is an innovative tooling system into which the tool technologists of the KOMET GROUP have integrated innovative Bluetooth technology for the first time. Modern wireless networking makes adjusting the precision adjustment heads more convenient and flexible. What was presented as a study at EMO 2009 has already reached series production readiness by the time of AMB 2010.
Further development of a drilling technology
KOMET KUB Pentron® up to 44.5 millimetre diameter
From the basic holder variants through to the indexable inserts, the KOMET KUB Pentron® indexable insert drills are unique. Both are patented and represent an extremely powerful drilling technology that KOMET® has now expanded to a diameter of 44.5 millimetre.
IT8 quality in a single operation
New KOMET KUB® Precitron indexable insert tools for grey cast iron materials
The new KOMET KUB® Precitron tools can complete boring and precision finishing in a single operation.
One system for a range from 0.5 to 215 mm
Improved diameter range for KOMET MicroKom® hi.flex precision adjustment heads
Three additional bridges extend the range of application of precision adjustment heads by KOMET®.
Even more perfectly connected
New KOMET ABS®
The new version of the KOMET ABS® connection offers a real plus in the form of significantly higher clamping forces. It is fully compatible with the existing system and also matches the high precision of the original.
Powerline
KOMET KUB Centron® is now even faster
At AMB 2010, the KOMET GROUP is presenting the KOMET KUB Centron® Powerline, a new version of the KOMET KUB Centron® core bit drill. The concept of a continuous drill for large drilling depths remains the same. However, the moniker "Powerline" indicates the new power level introduced with this variant.
Continuous drilling and plunge milling with Quatron indexable inserts
Additional small and large diameters for KOMET® Quatron hi.feed milling cutters
The KOMET GROUP first introduced the KOMET® Quatron hi.feed milling cutters a year ago. The product range has been such a success that KOMET® is extending its range of diameters in time for AMB 2010.
Problem solvers
KOMET GROUP damping elements with KOMET ABS® attachment point
If metal cutting tools exceed certain length/diameter ratios, undesirable vibrations may be generated on the tool depending on the material and the cutting edge fitted. These sorts of problems can often be resolved if extensions with damping properties are used in such cases.
