Cutting Tools

Ceratizit reorganizes executive board responsibilities

Ceratizit has reallocated responsibilities on the executive board as of Dec. 1, 2023. Following the planned retirement of Executive Board Member Thierry Wolter from the operational business, the Executive Board will consist of three members in future: Melissa Albeck, Andreas Lackner and Frank Thomé.

Fintek invests in 3D metrology system for cutting tool edge prep

Surface finishing experts, Fintek, have in invested in a new Bruker Alicona EdgeMaster. The automatic metrology system for cutting tools is supplied and supported by Optimax Imaging Inspection & Measurement Ltd in the UK.

First winner named in ANCA’s Female Machinist Award contest

Lena Risse, precision toolmaker at Risse Tool Technology is a master craftsperson and precision tool mechanic. She is the first-ever winner of ANCA’s Female Machinist Award.

Climate change hacks for aerospace

12/13/2023

Author:

Brett Reeder

Innovations in design and manufacturing that help protect the environment

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TMV Chipbreaker

Cutting Tool Optimizes Performance During Vibration Cutting

The development of a cutting tool that optimizes performance during vibration cutting is a game-changer. NTK offers the ultimate solution, eliminating the uncertainty in tool selection.

Ceratizit tackles multiple materials at Southtec

Job shops work hard to adapt and respond quickly to evolving customer needs, and shop readiness was top of mind when Ceratizit planned its lineup for Southtec from Oct. 24 to 26.

Ceratizit acquires Changzhou CW Toolmaker

CB-Ceratizit, a joint venture company of Ceratizit, part of the Plansee Group, has acquired 70% of all shares of Changzhou CW Toolmaker Inc.

MA267/MA263 Advance Milling Tools

Solid Carbide Milling Tools for Machining Aluminum Alloys

Available in diameters from 1/8" to 1", the MA267/MA263 Advance tools are excellent for machining all other ISO N materials, such as copper, brass, bronze and magnesium-based alloys, in addition to aluminum. With a cylindrical shank, these tools are available with or without chip-splitters. The WJ30UU grade for the MA267/MA263 tools is uncoated, and the WJ30CD grade features a wear-resistant zirconium nitride (ZrN) coating to achieve maximum productivity and tool life. The MA263 with chip breaker geometry reduces cutting pressure and vibration at high feed rates. Both versions offer end geometry that is designed for aggressive ramping.

Emuge-Franken USA partners with Okuma

Emuge-Franken USA, a manufacturer of high-performance taps, thread mills, end mills, drills and other rotary tools, has partnered with Okuma America Corp., joining the Partners in Technology program, founded by Okuma.

Ultrafine filtration and air conditioning tech optimally combined

In the manufacture of cutting tools for metalworking, the dovetailing of climate and environmental protection with production profitability is becoming increasingly important.