Cutting Tools & Tooling

Iscar Metals is introducing new small-sized cost saving inserts. In many turning applications, machinists tend to use larger inserts than are actually required for the machining parameters being applied. To fill the need, Iscar is introducing a wide range of ISOTURN small sized inserts, which provide an economical advantage regarding cost per cutting edge.

The latest addition to the Carmex Type B line includes a variety of 11mm inserts for internal thread turning and chamfering operations.

Manufactured from 4140 heat treated steel, Dillon Jaw Nuts and Keys reportedly provide superior wear resistance, impact resistance, higher tensile strength, and extended jaw nut, which significantly outperforms jaws made from case hardened 1018 steel.

With eight cutting edges, the new KSSM8+ face milling platform from Kennametal is focused on maximum metal-cutting performance in cast irons and steel workpieces at a low cost.

New stack drill from Kennametal for aerospace composite/titanium stacks can operate with through-coolant or without for superior chip evacuation.

Walter USA LLC has introduced the Walter Cut SX grooving and parting system, a flexible new approach for both turning and milling operations that reportedly brings higher levels of reliability, productivity, and tool life to these crucial operations.

Sandvik Coromant will introduce new insert grades for steel turning and cast iron milling with Inveio.

With its new Beyond grade of fine-grain carbide and unique point geometry, the new HPS solid-carbide drill from Kennametal is reportedly achieving excellent metal-removal rates and long tool life, making it an ideal tool for holemaking in aluminum.

The compact EPPINGER Gear Hobbing Attachment from EXSYS Tool Inc. packs the power, precision and versatility to generate highly accurate external gear teeth on a range of shaft-type components.

Chevalier's FVM double column VMC has an extremely rigid and stable structure base on oversized columns, extra-wide spacing of box ways on a slanted Y-axis and close symmetrical design of the Z-axis.

Klingspor Abrasive Inc.'s line of carbide burs for deburring ferrous and nonferrous metals are available in a variety of shapes, including cylindrical, flame, ball, tree and tapered.

In response to increased industry demands for precision, Walter USA LLC has expanded its high-performance line of Titex X-treme DM micro drills with the addition of products in the 16xD and 30xD drilling depth ranges.