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versions of recess tools, multi-flute reamers and counter- bores along with some aluminum alloys. Past grinding operations at Crowley Tool involved individual flutings, with a lot of handwork and setup. "Because so much of our work is unique, with maybe 20 pieces being a big order for us, we spend considerable time with fixturing," Mr. Crowley says. But with Schütte's software, all the cuts are included in the program, allowing the same chucking to be used for a family of tools, which leads to less setup and fixturing for the operator. e virtual running ability, either on-screen or offline on a PC, is another feature on the machine that Mr. Boland appreciates. "is gives us the flexibility to test new machining approaches without tying up the machine, plus all rake angles, preset and offset values, can be adjusted on the fly." On the new machine, the 3D simulation on the SIGSpro software, designed for modular flexibility, offers Mr. Boland a simple Windows-based menu and on-screen simulation of the cutting path, which can also be run offline on a PC. SIGSpro is a graphical user interface, and Schütte provides all the offsets automatically, when programs are slightly altered to produce a dedicated and matched tool set or family of parts. productionmachining.com :: 41 Specialized Grinder and Software Speeds Part Production :: Crowley Tool produces custom insertable form tools for all makes and models of screw machines. :: Crowley Tool machine operator Eddie Boland notes the Schütte grinder allows him to "flute out" tools faster, owing to the subroutines and macros on the machine, plus the single fixturing capabilities.