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Allied Machine & Engineering, established in 1941, has grown from a small job shop in Ohio to a global leader in cutting tool technology, specializing in holemaking solutions such as drilling, boring, reaming, burnishing, porting, and threading.
The company was founded by Harold E. Stokey to support the war effort by manufacturing components for M1 tanks. His son, William H. Stokey, later developed the T-A spade drill insert system, significantly impacting the holemaking industry.
Allied Machine continuously expands its product range, investing in innovation and technical expertise to ensure quality and success for its customers.
The Criterion Modular Boring Systems provide solutions for rough and finish boring applications, including Cri-Twin, Cri-Bore, and Large Cri-Bore systems, designed for precision and efficiency.
The document details specifications for various boring systems, including bore diameter ranges and product nomenclature, highlighting capabilities like micro-adjusting features for close tolerance boring.
Recommended cutting data for rough and finish boring is provided to ensure optimal and safe operations.
Detailed setup instructions emphasize the importance of following precautions to avoid damage to tools or machines.
Allied Machine & Engineering remains a leader in precision cutting tools, offering engineered specials and custom solutions to meet unique holemaking needs.
The document provides detailed specifications and components for Criterion™ Modular Boring Systems, focusing on Cri-Twin® and Cri-Bore® Boring Heads, including both imperial and metric measurements, adjustment capabilities, and replacement parts.
- Cri-Twin® Boring Heads: Available in imperial and metric sizes with diameter adjustments of 0.001" and 0.02mm respectively, featuring zero lead and standard lead angles.
- Cri-Bore® Boring Heads: Offer standard and micro-adjusting capabilities with diameter adjustments of 0.001" and 0.00005" for imperial, and 0.02mm and 0.001mm for metric.
- Each boring head model has specific hardware kits, insert holders, and torx screws, with replacement parts available for both standard and micro-adjusting heads.
- Large Cri-Bore® systems include extender bars and shanks with various flange types and optional components like counterbalance weights and height adapters.
- Use counterbalance weights when operating with a single boring head to prevent imbalance and potential spindle damage.
- Consult factory technical assistance for optimal tool performance and configuration.
- Inserts are sold separately, and specific configurations may require additional components.
- Only one extension can be used per boring head, and extensions cannot be combined.
This document provides detailed specifications and parts lists for Criterion™ Modular Boring Systems, focusing on adjustable boring bars and their components.
Various types of adjustable boring bars are outlined, including those with round and square shanks, specified with part numbers, hardware kits, and associated tools.
Replacement parts for the boring bars are listed, including hardware kits and specific components like body insert holders and dial screws.
Various shank types are detailed, including V Flange, BT Flange, DIN 69871A, DIN 2080, Morse Taper, NMTB Taper, HSK, R-8, and Straight shanks.
The document explains the nomenclature for Criterion boring bars, detailing styles such as solid carbide, steel shank brazed carbide, and triangle insert boring tools.
Specifications for carbide and solid carbide boring bars are provided, including dimensions and part numbers.
Details on adapters for the boring bars are included, with part numbers and styles listed.
This technical document serves as a comprehensive guide for selecting and maintaining Criterion™ Modular Boring Systems.
The document provides detailed specifications and options for Criterion™ Modular Boring Systems by Allied Machine, including information on boring bars, tool holders, inserts, and adapters.
- Criterion Boring Bars: Lists various types of boring bars, including carbide, brazed carbide, and heavy metal options.
- Tool Holders: Specifications for tool holders are provided, including dimensions and part numbers.
- Inserts: Details various insert types, including TCMT, WCMT, and others, with specifications on material, chipbreaker, and coating.
- Adapters: Adapter options are listed for different styles and sizes.
- Recommendations: Provides recommendations for insert geometry based on application areas.
The document serves as a comprehensive guide for selecting and configuring Criterion™ Modular Boring Systems.
The document provides detailed specifications and descriptions of Criterion™ Modular Boring Systems, focusing on various types of inserts and boring kits.
- Criterion Inserts: Details various types of inserts such as 80° Rhombic, 60° Triangle, and 80° Trigon.
- Criterion Boring Kits: Outlines various boring kits available, including Micro Adjusting CNC Kits and CB Style Balance Kits.
- Additional Information: Includes notes on the benefits of using these systems.
Inserts are supplied in packs of 10, and screws are sold in multiples of 10.
The document provides detailed information on Criterion's modular boring systems, including specifications, components, and recommended practices for various boring operations.
Lists various boring kits available in both imperial and metric measurements.
Criterion offers several boring bar sets categorized by shank type.
Provides recommended speeds and feeds for rough and finish boring operations.
The Cri-Twin system is highlighted for its versatility.
Instructions for adjusting the Cri-Twin modular boring heads are provided.
Includes notices about the potential for vibration at high RPMs.
This document provides detailed setup instructions for various boring and facing heads used in machining operations.
- Standard heads require loosening the locking screw, adjusting the dial screw for diameter changes, and retightening the locking screw.
- Micro adjusting heads involve setting the micro dial to the minimum bore diameter before adjustments.
- For general boring, adjustments are made using a hex wrench on the dial screw.
- For reverse direction facing, align and lock the facing ring to prevent unscrewing during operation.
- Setup involves aligning the stop arm with the machine's anti-rotation device and securing the lock ring.
- Allied Machine & Engineering offers a warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
- Contact information for various locations in the United States and Europe is provided for customer support and inquiries.
Catalog excerpts
RALLIED MACHINE Holemaking Solutions for Today's Manufacturing ► Criterion™ Boring Systems
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BORING | Criterion™ Modular Boring Systems Since 1941, Allied Machine & Engineering has provided dependable and practical holemaking solutions to the world. What was once a small job shop in Ohio is now a worldwide leader in cutting tool technology. With two manufacturing facilities in Ohio, a third in Georgia, and headquarters in both the United States and Europe, Allied Machine is positioned to bring innovative solutions and technical expertise directly to the customers’ hands. The Beginning Harold E. Stokey founded Allied Machine & Engineering to aid the war effort, manufacturing taper bearing...
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BORING | Criterion™ Modular Boring Systems The Innovation Since the development of the T-A, Allied Machine has expanded its product offering to support a vast range of customer applications, including large diameter and deep hole drilling, boring, reaming, burnishing, porting, and threading. Allied Machine is constantly investing in the brightest and sharpest minds, shaping a future filled with success and quality for customers around the world. Steve Stokey Mike Stokey Executive Vice President Executive Vice President
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DRILLING General Production High Penetration (certain sizes are ideal for deep hole drilling and/or large diameter drilling) Large Diameter Revolution Drill® High Performance Deep Hole Large Diameter / Deep Hole Opening Drill® Guided T-A® Drill (special) Structural Steel BORING Cri-Twin® Cri-Bore® Large Cri-Bore® CBER® CB Style Competitor Connection Bringing you the finest in precision cu
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ALVAN® Reaming Systems S.C.A.M.I.® Roller Burnishing AccuThread 856® Pin Style Indexable AccuThread 856® Bolt-in Style Indexable AccuThread 856® Solid Carbide Threadmills USA Solid Carbide Insta-Quote™ Online custom tool builder and quote generator i-Form Custom indexable drill / form tool system Engineered Specials If your special holemaking needs cannot be met with the Insta-Quote system, Allied Machine can specially engineer ANY product to make your application a success. Simply contact your local FSE or the Allied Machine Application Engineering department for assistance with creating your...
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BORING | Criterion™ Modular Boring Systems Criterion™ Modular Boring Systems Cri-Twin® | Cri-Bore® | Large Cri-Bore® | CB Style | CBER® | Cri-Bar | Competitor Connections Boring has never been more exciting. Criterion modular boring systems have everything you need for your rough and/or finish boring applications. The Cri-Twin system is designed for either single or double effective cutting so you can rapidly enlarge your bore or reduce the number of passes required. The Cri-Bore boring system is designed for finish boring applications. For extremely close tolerance boring, the Cri-Bore micro...
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BORING | Criterion™ Modular Boring Systems NOTICE means that failure to follow the precautions in this message could result in damage to the tool or machine but not result in personal injury. NOTE and IMPORTANT are also used. These are important that you read and follow but are not safety-related. Visit www.alliedmachine.com for the most up-to-date information and procedures. Criterion™ Modular Boring Systems Contents Introduction Information This catalog contains important messages that pertain to proper use of the products shown in this catalog. Always read and follow all precautions that use...
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BORING | Criterion™ Modular Boring Systems Criterion Modular Boring Systems Morse Taper Adapters BORING Extension Heads - Insert Holders Solid Carbide Carbide Shank Qualified Length Round Shank Square Shank Boring and Facing Cri-Bar Manual Boring & Facing Carbide Boring Bars Helical Rake Heavy Metal TA Insert Boring Bars Adjustable Bars
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BORING | Criterion™ Modular Boring Systems A Big® Kaiser® Connections Komet® ABS® Connections Large Cri-Bore® System BORING Inner Diameter Bore Outer Diameter Bore Komet® and ABS® are registered trademarks of KOMET Präzisionswerkzeuge Robert Breuning GmbH, Besigheim, Germany, and are not affiliated with Allied Machine & Engineering. Big® and Kaiser® are registered trademarks of Big Daishowa Seiki Co. Ltd., Osaka, Japan, and are not affiliated with Allied Machine & Engineering.
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BORING | Criterion™ Modular Boring Systems Criterion Boring System Ranges Cri-Twin® Modular Boring System Standard Adjusting Highlights: • Remove 2x the amount of material with a standard and short insert holder. • Rough and finish in the same operation with a standard and short insert holder. • Remove material 2x as fast with two insert holders of the same length. Cri-Bore® Modular Boring System Standard Adjusting Micro Adjusting Highlights: • Standard adjusting is excellent for finish boring. • Micro adjusting is excellent for close tolerance boring. • Total range of micro adjustment is 0.006"...
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BORING | Criterion™ Modular Boring Systems Criterion Boring System Ranges CB Style Boring Heads Standard Adjusting Micro Adjusting Boring and Facing Heads 60 Center Hole Outboard Hole Cross Hole* Item Description Imperial (inch) 0.050 - 2.875 2.375 - 4.750 4.937 - 10.625 BFM-300 Metric (mm) 10 - 76 60 - 120 126 - 288 BFM-076 *NOTICE: Cross hole maximum bore diameter is based upon cross hole bars being secured in the bar holder with at least 2 set screws. Manual Style Highlights: • Ideal for boring, facing, grooving, backfacing, and counterboring operations. • Available in 0.003" per revolution...
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BORING | Criterion™ Modular Boring Systems Criterion Modular Boring Systems Nomenclature Criterion Double Effective Boring Heads 1. Boring Head Style 3. Insert Holder Lead Type (Side 1 / Side 2) BORING Criterion Single Effective Boring Heads TPMA = TP (with micro adjustment) CPMA = CP / CC (with micro adjustment) 1. Boring Head Style Criterion Boring Bar Holder Heads 1. Boring Head Style
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