Cutting Tools & Tooling

Ann Arbor, Michigan-based EZset LLC named Hi-Speed Corp., Thousand Oaks, California, the exclusive West Coast manufacturers representative for its high-precision, German-built line of tool-presetting machines.

The versatile new DC160 Advance solid-carbide drill from Walter delivers high productivity in a wide variety of materials and can be used universally in an extremely broad range of applications. The newly designed drill offers many advantages. The margins are located in an advanced forward position to ensure rapid guidance in the hole. A steep gash angle provides ample space for secure chip flow resulting in improved hole quality and reduced feed force.

IMCO Carbide Tool adds the new AP5 Series of cutting tools to its POW•R•PATH line, revolutionizing the benefits of high-efficiency machining methods to work in aluminum alloys. A unique cutting edge design on all five flutes combines with generous chip evacuation space and an extra durable coating to generate high metal-removal rates.

I've had a problem recently with our vertical blinds. The damn things keep breaking. Every few weeks, I'll find a vane lying on the ground after the tab at the top busts loose, sending the 6'-long hunk of plastic flying. I know when it happens because the dog runs and hides under the bed, whining like someone said "veterinarian."

The GARANT MasterSteel Speed solid-carbide drill has been designed for extreme cutting speeds and extremely high process temperatures. Thanks to a newly developed solid-carbide substrate made from ultra-micrograin together with a newly developed coating, the tool offers impressive durability even under extreme conditions.

The new GARANT MasterSteel SlotMachine from the Hoffmann Group is a solid-carbide roughing endmill, which achieves high feed rates when slot milling from solid steel. The innovative knuckle form profile produces extremely compact swarf. Therefore, the Hoffmann Group was able to construct the milling cutter with five cutting edges. As a result, at a constant feed rate per tooth the new five-edge end mill achieves 25 percent higher process efficiency than a classic four-edge endmill.

Johnford DMC LH Series double-column moving table bridge mills join the expansive lineup of Johnford double-column and sliding double-column machining centers, bringing capacity and affordability to large-part machining. The LH series features 110" (,2800mm) in Y and 122" (3,100mm) to 244" (6,100mm) in X in 39.4" (1 meter) increments. Standard Z axis travel is 32" with 42" and 60" optionally available.

LACH DIAMOND can look back on 20 years of experience in the development of PCD chipbreakers. The first CO-type patent was issued on January 26, 1999: A laser cut chip groove for PCD materials.

Tungaloy expands its SolidMeister, a family of solid endmills, to include FeedMeister solid-ceramic endmills. Solid endmill applications are expanding as components are becoming more complex and miniaturized using diverse, difficult-to-cut materials such as heat-resistant superalloys.

Heule Tool Corp., Loveland, Ohio, celebrated its 30th anniversary serving manufacturers in North America.

Fullerton Tool Co. Inc. and MachiningCloud Inc. partnered to provide Fullerton Tool product data in the cloud.