Cutting Tools & Tooling

Products • July 1, 2014

Semifinished PCBN Inserts

IDS Cutting Tools has introduced semifinished PCBN inserts that allow toolmakers to produce a finished PCBN-tipped insert with no need for brazing.

Products • July 1, 2014

LT-Grade Insert

For the last 35 years insert manufacturers have created a vast array of insert grades, overloading the market with "specialized" insert choices.

News • June 18, 2014

MSC launches inventory management program

MRO distributor MSC Industrial Supply Co., Melville, N.Y., has launched its new ControlPoint inventory management solution, which combines MSC's existing suite of software, hardware and service expertise into a unified inventory management portfolio that allows customers to leverage technology to achieve greater visibility and control over their MRO spending, with the goal of improved productivity and profitability across the supply chains, according to the company.

News • June 6, 2014

TDC and Greenfield expand operations in S.C.

Toolmaker TDC Cutting Tools Inc. announced the expansion of its operations and established its global headquarters in Seneca, S.C., resulting in 38 new positions at the facility. The company will invest $8.2 million in the construction of the new TDC Overseas campus, including a 32,000-sq.-ft. office building and a 10,000-sq.-ft. recycling center.

News • June 5, 2014

Hurco hosts Chipmaker Challenge

Joe Braun, general manager of Indianapolis machine tool builder Hurco North America, announced that Hurco will hold its inaugural Chipmaker Challenge contest for entrepreneurs in manufacturing. The contest gives new shops the chance to pitch their business plans for a chance to win their choice of a Hurco VMX42i mill or TM8i lathe.

News • June 4, 2014

Seco customers attend Indy 500 practice

Toolmaker Seco Tools LLC, Troy, Mich., a technical and supplier sponsor of Andretti Autosport's Verizon IndyCar Series championship racing team, invited customers from across the Midwest to attend an Indy 500 practice day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The day included a meet and greet with IRL driver Marco Andretti, a tour of the Andretti Autosport garage, a catered lunch in the team's suite at the track and a visit to the pits to watch the Indy cars in action.

Articles • June 1, 2014 • Jason Farthing

Cool groove

The importance of effectively cooling the cutting zone when grooving.

Products • June 1, 2014

Guardrail Software

AutoCrib Inc. unveiled its new Guardrail software, designed to simplify and automate the laborious task of building databases for industrial vending systems.

Products • June 1, 2014

Z-Taps

Emuge Corp. announced they are introducing a new tap program, Z-Taps, an extensive line of taps featuring design and engineering that make them ideal for stainless steels, high strength alloys, tool steels and cast steels less than or equal to 30 HRC.

Products • June 1, 2014

Blaxx F5055 Slitting Saw

Blaxx F5055 slitting cutter from Walter USA LLC reportedly features robust and accurate construction with superior performance and process reliability that characterizes the Blaxx line.

Products • June 1, 2014

Z Standalone Actuators

ETEL is offers short stroke actuators in North America through parent company HEIDENHAIN Corp.

Products • June 1, 2014

Compact Angle Head

Eltool Corp.'s compact angle head can mill and drill in bores or cavities down to ⁵⁄₈" in diameter.