Cutting Tools & Tooling

New Beyond MR (medium roughing) inserts from Kennametal a synergy of geometry and grade, with smooth cutting action and higher wear resistance among the results.

Methods Machine Tools Inc. offers the Yasda YBM 640V3 3-axis CNC jig borer for high-speed boring and milling of critical, complex components, such as molds and dies.

FLP Tooling distributes the newly launched Applitec ZX10 and ZXT10 700 Series inserts, which reportedly provide greatly increased chip control with specialized chip breakers.

SGS Tool Co. has expanded its Multi-Carb high performance end mill offering to include metric corner radius options.

SGS Tool Co. has added a new series of 6-Flute High Performance End Mills to its offering.

American National Carbide (ANC) has announced improvements in its flagship grades for machining steels in the ISO P classification.

Machinists can now add a locking feature to tapped holes by utilizing specialized Spiralock taps from Stanley Engineered Fastening optimized for extended tool life in high volume CNC operations.

The REGO-FIX reCool system now provides the benefits of through-tool-coolant capability to users of SUHNER automated quill-feed drilling units.

A random arrangement is all well and good when it comes to avant-garde music, but the random crystal growth direction found in conventional CVD alumina cutting tool coatings can create weak areas where cracks form, shortening tool life.

OSG Tap & Die Inc. introduced the EXOPRO-WHR-Ni spiral flute and spiral point tap series, designed to excel in nickel-based alloy applications.

ISCAR is introducing the IC5400 carbide grade, featuring an effective means of parting and grooving stainless steel.

STROTHMANN Machines & Handling reportedly has won the largest single contract for press automation in the Chinese market to date.