Cutting Tools & Tooling

News • October 1, 2014

Methods to hold Ariz. open house

Methods Machine Tools Inc., a supplier of machine tools, automation and accessories, will hold an open house at its Tempe, Ariz. Technology Center on Nov. 5th and 6th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Manufacturing professionals are welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information, click here.

News • October 1, 2014

Walter USA adds indexable insert specials

Toolmaker Walter USA LLC, Waukesha, Wis., has expanded its Walter Xpress line to include specials with the addition of indexable insert tools for drilling, boring and counterboring. Using customer-specific parameters for drilling and boring applications, including diameter, number of steps (up to three), step lengths, chamfer angles, relevant cutting tool material options, insert shapes, machine features and cooling, the Walter configuration system designs the required tool and generates comprehensive documentation, including a 3D model.

Products • October 1, 2014

PrimeBore Boring Starter Kit

Wohlhaupter Corp. has introduced its PrimeBore precision boring head in kit form.

Products • October 1, 2014

Cut-SX Single-Edged Grooving System

Walter has added additional sizes and designs to its Walter Cut-SX single-edged grooving system for grooving and parting.

Products • October 1, 2014

Tiger-tec Silver Inserts

Walter has expanded its Tiger-tec Silver range of indexable inserts with three new ISO P geometries, all possessing a positive cutting edge design.

Products • October 1, 2014

VZ500LH Wire EDM

With the high demands of today's market for the latest innovative technology, Sodick Inc. reports it is continuously working on R&D for new machines that are faster, more accurate and achieve a greater surface finish. The most recent machine to be added to Sodick's line-up is the VZ500LH.

Products • October 1, 2014

Oxweld Series Cutting Tips

ESAB's Global Center of Excellence for Gas Apparatus announces a new copper finish for its OXWELD series of high-performance acetylene, alternate fuel, specialty cutting and steel industry products tips included in its gas apparatus product line.

Products • October 1, 2014

Turbomax Endmill

Without some sort of "turbo" attachment, you won't get far trying to dry-machine Inconel or titanium with a conventional end mill. In the form of the universal end mill series Turbomax, tool manufacturer InovaTools has reportedly delivered a multi-talented product.

Products • October 1, 2014

Energy 8 Laser Engraving System

For many months, Gravotech has been focusing its research on laser solutions. Energy 8 is not an isolated proposition; it is part of a range specifically designed by the company to meet market needs as closely as possible.

Products • October 1, 2014

NS Tools

Moldmaking processes require innovative cutting tool technologies capable of delivering the highest degree of precision, flexibility and efficiency. With its latest line of endmills, NS Tool equips manufacturers with capabilities for boosting productivity and maximizing output in high-performance hard milling, according to distributor Single Source Technologies.

Products • October 1, 2014

HyperCut EDM Wire

SST Consumables Group introduces a new wire, optimized for use on Makino machines with HyperCut technology, including the U3 and U6 wire EDM machines.

News • September 30, 2014

MSC opens Ohio facility

MSC Industrial Supply, Melville, N.Y., opened its fifth distribution center, or Customer Fulfillment Center, in Columbus, Ohio. The distributor of MRO supplies marked the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. MSC first announced plans for the new facility in 2012 when it purchased the 70-acre plot where the 400,000 sq.-ft. facility now sits. The new CFC is currently home to 100 full-time associates, a number that is expected to grow to 300 by the end of 2017. The site is also designed to accommodate future expansion.