JMI CNC & Automation is excited to announce a new partnership with AKKO Tooling Systems, a global leader in precision-engineered CNC toolholders and cutting tools. This partnership brings AKKO’s innovative and high-quality products to JMI’s customers, enhancing machining capabilities across industries with reliable, performance-driven solutions.

Founded in 1986, AKKO Tooling Systems has grown into a renowned manufacturer, delivering exceptional rotary toolholders, turning and milling toolholders, and a comprehensive range of precision inserts.

AKKO also sets itself apart with an extensive range of carbide grades tailored for different applications. While many tooling manufacturers limit themselves to a handful of carbide substrates, AKKO offers both high-performance grades and wear-resistant grades, allowing them to be more competitive and meet diverse machining needs.

Their advanced solutions include:

• Rotary Toolholders – Ensuring optimal balance and rigidity for high-precision drilling, reaming, and milling applications.
• Toolholders for Turning & Milling – Designed to minimize vibration and deliver superior surface finishes in turning and milling operations.
• Precision Inserts – AKKO offers a wide variety of inserts, including grooving, broaching, thread milling, whirling, valve seat inserts, and ISO inserts, delivering exceptional accuracy and performance for a variety of machining tasks.

“AKKO’s ability to provide a variety of carbide grades gives our customers the flexibility to optimize performance for specific applications, whether it’s high-speed, high-precision, or wear resistance,” said Kenneth Jones, President of JMI CNC & Automation.

“This unique advantage, combined with their exceptional product range, allows AKKO to stand out as a versatile and competitive solution for the modern machining industry.” continued Jones. 

For more information about AKKO Tooling Systems and the solutions now available through JMI CNC & Automation, visit our AKKO landing page or contact us for a on-site demonstration to test some tools!

EWS announced some significant enhancements to their BMT65 tool lineup. All BMT65 tools are now equipped with a new flexible coupling and EWS.Techline, aiming to boost performance and service life. 

The flexible coupling is designed to compensate for misalignment, allowing a maximum radial offset of 0.3 mm between the driven tool and the machine drive. Its mechanism operates similarly to the Oldham principle, with the coupling joint swiveling in one axis and sliding into the groove of the drive in the second plane. Additionally, an elastomer support ring is incorporated to reduce vibrations and noise, contributing to a more efficient and quieter operation.

EWS.TechLine is a suite of advanced technologies integrated into EWS's tooling systems to enhance performance, durability, and efficiency. This comprehensive package includes several key innovations including:

• EWS.HPC-Line -  A ceramic-based sealing technology capable of handling coolant pressures up to 70 bar at speeds up to 12,000 rpm, with unrestricted dry-running capability. 
• EWS.Polygon-Joint -  A polygonal shaft-hub connection that allows for up to 30% more torque transmission compared to traditional connections, enhancing impact and fracture resistance. 
• EWS.Butterfly-Seal -  A revolutionary sealing technology featuring a triad of front labyrinth, special sealing elastomer, and preload ring, providing maximum protection against coolant and particle ingress while reducing operating temperatures by up to 50%. 
• EWS.Coolant Management - A universal system that allows for easy adjustment of external coolant outlets, enabling individual flow adjustments with just one turn, available in both axial and radial versions.
  
  

By incorporating these technologies, EWS.TechLine aims to provide machinists with tooling solutions that offer superior performance, reliability, and ease of maintenance.