VARDEX Vardex – Advanced Threading Solutions VARGUS Ltd. is a world leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of high-quality, precision cutting tools. The company’s VARDEX product line is the number one source for threading solutions worldwide and includes the largest range of thread turning and thread milling solutions implemented in almost every metal industrial segment. Thread Milling TMSD Thread Turning microscope For over 50 years, VARDEX has been the #1 name of indexable threading in the metal industry. Since introducing the first triangular laydown thread turning and thread milling...

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OIL & GAS Vardex has designed and developed a unique threading line for the Oil & Gas industry. The innovative and creative response VARDEX offers to it's customers has established VARDEX as a front line player in this growing market. Thread Method Applications Casing, Tubing and Couplings Thread Turning Thread Milling Line Pipe Rotary Drilling Connections Gate Valves, Wellhead Subsea Gate Valves - "Christmas Tree" Threading Standard API-5CT: Buttress Casing, API Round, EL- Extreme Line, VAM, OTTM, OTTG API-5L: LP, NPT API-7: NC, Regular, FH, IF ,Hughes H-90 NPT, BSP, UN, ACME, ST. ACME, Modified...

Case Study 1 14D - New API Insert Background The customer was using a competitor’s tool to mass produce couplings. As this method offered only 35 pieces per cutting edge, the customer looked for an alternative to improve output. The VARGUS Solution A tailor-made VDI holder with VARDEX 14D style inserts was produced for the customer's unique clamping system. The result - an incredible 400% increase in tool life! Test Details Application Component Material Holder Insert Cutting Speed V (m/min) RPM Number of Passes Cutting Time 150 pieces per cutting edge - Improved tool life by 400%! Case Study...

VALVES To best serve the non-symmetrical shape of Valves, VARDEX offers its renowned thread milling system, thus eliminating the common problem of broken taps and the necessity to build special and complicated fixtures as required for thread turning. Case Study MiTM Replaces Taps for the Valve Industry Background While using a tap, the customer experienced repeated problems with tap breakage and unsatisfactory surface finish, which required additional manual finishing operations. The VARGUS Solution By using the MiTM Multi flute indexable thread milling inserts, the customer machined the job...

FITTINGS The worldwide Fittings industry encompasses a range of applications, from the production of simple cast iron fittings to the machining of highly sophisticated, high quality products. VARDEX has a wealth of experience in threading requirements for Fittings and provides an extensive scope of solutions for both turning and milling. Case Study Helicool for Fitting Production Background Previously machined by thread turning tools, the component thread was often scratched by the resulting chips. Due to the demand for a high quality surface finish, an additional operation was required and this...

GEAR Advanced Technologies for Gear, Spline & Rack Manufacturing VARDEX presents an original and innovative solution for the gear milling industry, offering a competitive alternative to the traditional Hob system. Gear manufacturers can now mill external splines, external cylindrical gears, sprockets and racks as well as many additional gear applications with VARDEX gear milling tools. VARDEX GEAR MILLING Concept • Milling tools with multi-flute indexable carbide inserts. • Tailor-made inserts and holders designed per customer application. The inserts have the exact required profile shape (evolvent,...

Gear Production Background One of Europe’s leading gear manufacturers traditionally produced splines using a HSS hob. The production cycle for each gear took 60 seconds. The customer wanted to reduce this cycle time. The VARGUS Solution After analyzing the project, the indexable carbide Gear Milling tool was applied and, after utilising the tool for a regular mass production run, machining time was reduced by 75%. Test Details Application Component Material Toolholder Insert Cutting Speed V (m/min) RPM Number of Passes Cutting Time Reduced machining time by 75%! Case Study 2 Rack Production Background...

DIES & MOLDS Dies and molds which are characterised by their non-symmetrical shapes and hard materials are ideal components for thread milling. Thread milling also avoids the expensive risk of broken taps in the workpiece, which are difficult to remove. VARDEX offers a wide range of thread milling solutions for the die and mold industries, including solid carbide as well as indexable insert cutting tools. Case Study TMSD Replacing Taps in the Mold Industry Background A mold production factory manufactures various types of threads for lifting rings such as M30x3.5/M36x4/M42x4.5/ M45x4.5/M48x5/M56x5.5/M64x6....

AEROSPACE The Aerospace industry is known for the high level of accuracy required in its manufacturing processes. VARDEX precision tools meet the high level demanded by this market and are suitable for machining Aluminum, Titanium, Magnesium and high temperature alloys customarily used in this industry. The unique aerospace MJ and UNJ standards are available as popular stock items. Dedicated Standards for the Aerospace Industry Standard Case Study Helicool for the Aerospace Industry Background The component forms part of an hydraulic actuator for an aerospace instrumentation product and, as such,...

AUTOMOTIVE The fast-moving, mass production manufacturing lines in the Automotive industry require quick delivery and on-the-spot responses and speedy supply of products. In order to reduce production costs, VARDEX offers flexibility and creative special-purpose tooling solutions demanded by this industry. Case Study V6 - for Greater Cost Savings Background In order to find the most economical tool for the job, one customer tested 3 different suppliers of threading inserts. Supplier 1 - Total threads per insert: 1,050 Supplier 2 - Total threads per insert: 1,162 The VARGUS Solution VARDEX - Total...