Cutting Tools & Tooling

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Cutting tool innovation often starts with collaborative problem solving at the spindle. Breakthroughs in cutting tool proficiency occur when the ARCH cutting tool group works in close collaboration with its customers.

Tebis America has announced that ProLeiS MES System is available as a product of Tebis. Going forward, ProLeiS will act as a new business unit of Tebis under the name Tebis ProLeiS GmbH.

Walter has introduced its ISO H Advance Line of solid-carbide milling cutters, consisting of seven new cutter families specially tailored to the requirements of hard machining (up to 63 HRC). These new cutters include mini and multi-flute, shoulder/slot, ball-nose and high-feed milling cutters, which cover the full range of solid-carbide milling.

The CoroThread 266 thread turning tool from Sandvik Coromant is available with precision over- and under-coolant to improve process security and maximize efficiency. The addition of over-coolant improves chip formation for more secure machining, while under-coolant controls temperature for long and predictable tool life.

LMT Onsrud LP launched and significantly expanded its offerings in seven key product series. Included in the expansion are key introductions in DFC routers, solid-carbide endmills and PCD engravers.

The precision and ruggedness of BIG KAISER boring heads deliver measurable performance advantages, significantly reducing finishing cost and cycle time. This is proven through the development of the EWE digital boring head.

Zenith is Rigibore's automated solution to producing micron accurate bores. The Zenith solution offers significant savings and a tangible return on investment by reducing labor costs, eliminating scrap and supporting 24-hour production through lights-out manufacturing.

Tungaloy Corp., Iwaki, Japan, and MachiningCloud Inc., Camarillo, Calif., are partnering to provide Tungaloy product data in the cloud.

FlexArm Inc. introduces a mobile tapping package which yields mobility, productivity and efficiency by allowing operators to tap holes offline while the machining center works on the next part. This comprehensive package includes the FlexArm GH-18-1 tapping arm with a tap capacity of #6 to 5/8", a reach from 17"-72", variable speed from 100-420 rpm, 360-degree movement, and a semiautomatic tap lubricator.

With the "FightMax" mill series, the tool manufacturer Inovatools is sending a winner into the ring for machining steel materials.

The idea of designing drills for higher feed rates by adding a third cutting edge is nothing new. However, due to the challenging chip evacuation, these tools have so far only been suitable for a few applications, such as machining cast iron.