Cutting Tools & Tooling

Ceratizit's new six-flute endmill tackles titanium and super alloys with advanced geometries, delivering superior stability, cutting performance, and tool life.

We're at the Iscar booth at IMTS, exploring how 3D printing is transforming the production of cutting tools.

The 2024 ANCA Tool of the Year Awards, now in its seventh year, celebrated excellence in the cutting tool industry at an awards ceremony during IMTS in Chicago.

ANCA, a manufacturer of CNC grinding machines, and Tetralytix, a developer of simulation software for metal cutting technology, entered into a strategic collaboration in the field of virtual design for cutting tools.

SwiftCARB's new SUPERBEE 180° Corner Rounding Series features precision-ground surfaces that ensure exceptional repeatability from insert to insert, according to the company. The series is said to effortlessly switch between radius sizes within the cutter bodies' range.

Based on the Easy-Cut, the new and improved RushCut is a fully enclosed semi-automatic cut- off machine, designed for quick and easy cutting of carbide rod, high speed steel, and tool ends with diameters between 1/8′′ (3.175 mm) to 1-1/4′′ (31.75 mm). PLC controlled, the RushCut has air actuated work piece clamping and hydraulic feed cutting stroke with a neutral button for manual positioning/feeding.

Because of the ground chip breaker on these inserts, the inserts are handed (left hand and right hand insert), but these are standard ISO shapes and sizes- so they are held in conventional ISO turning holders. The inserts also use 'M' or maximum material condition tolerance on the corner radii of the cermet, thus allowing for machining of small radius shoulders while utilizing maximum (larger) corner radius strength. The primary application for the WEP01C cermet inserts is turning steels and cast irons (ISO P and ISO K material groups).

The new Neutral AJ Type inserts for non-ferrous metals join this lineup. Like their right-hand counterparts, these new inserts feature ground peripheral surface and polished rake face with a mirror-like finish for sharp cutting edges. This prevents the built-up edges to the cutting edge during machining, and achieving a high-quality, glossy finish. The large rake angle and deep inclination ensure excellent chip control with both right-hand and left-hand cutter bodies.

The new AM Type insert is designed for non-ferrous metal machining, featuring a sharp cutting edge achieved through ground peripheral surface and polished rake face to a mirror-like finish. This design reduces built-up edge during machining and ensures a high-quality, glossy surface finish. The insert grade "KS05F" is a fine-grained carbide that balances wear resistance and chipping resistance, providing exceptional reliability and stable performance across a wide range of applications.

The addition to the "TPW / EPW Type" series includes CBN inserts designed for high-speed cast iron finishing. In addition to the economical 2-corner standard insert, a wiper insert option is also available to achieve excellent surface finish. The insert grade is High-content CBN "BX480," which consists of densely bonded medium-grain CBN. This grade offers high hardness, toughness, and superior thermal conductivity, making it suitable for high-speed machining at cutting speeds (Vc) exceeding 1000m/min.

Walter expanded the TC630 Supreme product range to include UNJC4 to UNJC9/16, UNJF4 to UNJF9/16 and MJ3 to MJ10 thread sizes. Optional internal coolant is available for thread sizes starting from MJ4, UNJF8 and UNJC8 to provide effective chip removal on deep threads.

Tungaloy and NTK have come together to form the Powerhouse of Precision, redefining the landscape as a comprehensive full material supplier, offering tailored solutions for every material. We provide a wide range of PVD, CVD, CBN, PCD, Ceramics, and Cermet inserts, covering all your machining needs.