Cutting Tools & Tooling

EXSYS Tool Inc. says its PRECI-FLEX Compensating Clutch system for Okuma CNC turning centers enables users to "float" away misalignment between turret drive motors and toolholders, leading to smoother operation, better surface finishes and longer tool life.

With ever greater importance being put upon the productivity, accuracy and overall quality of holemaking, the Tungaloy Corp. has developed its new TungSix-Drill to enhance all these facts for end users.

KOMA Precision Inc. introduces a new line of high accuracy, high rigidity, energy saving and zero maintenance rotary tables from Tsudakoma.

A field-proven, right angle drive I.D. clamping pipe milling tool for performing welding end preps anywhere an air hose or electric cord is unavailable is being introduced by ESCO Tool.

An upgraded welding end prep tool for machining high temperature, high pressure pipe used on severe-duty offshore piping systems and shale pumping stations is being introduced by ESCO Tool.

Behringer has introduced the HCS-180 high-performance automatic carbide circular cold saw for cutting of ferrous material at 90 degrees.

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

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.

The DOVEIQGRIP line from Iscar Metals is an evolution of the successful TIGER wide grooving inserts family.

ISCAR is further extending the application range of the current HGAIR/L and HFAIR/L face grooving adapters.

TechFab, Montreal-East, Quebec, officially joined the KOMET SERVICE network with an open-house event and cocktail party for customers, business relations and city officials on Dec. 5, 2013. The company is now certified by Germany-based KOMET GROUP for the refurbishment, re-grinding and manufacture of solid carbide tools.