Cutting Tools & Tooling

MSC Industrial Supply Co. expands its Accupro line of high-performance, high-value metalworking products with the launch of new milling, threading and tool holding solutions.

OSG Tap & Die (OSG) announces the addition of 8D sizes to its HY-PRO-CARB drill series offering.

In the past, acquiring live tooling after a major machine purchase has usually required a substantial additional investment, one that was often out of reach for companies that already stretched the budget to acquire the best possible machine tool.

DryLin W from igus Inc. was originally developed as a lubrication free, inexpensive alternative to linear guide systems that run on ball bearings.

Mark-10 Corp. has announced its Series TT02 torque tool testers for the accurate and reliable verification of applied torque values derived from torque screwdrivers, wrenches, and other small hand tools used on the factory floor and in other production environments.

Toolmaker Kennametal Inc., Latrobe, Pa., and Osaka, Japan-based Sumitomo Electric signed a licensing agreement under which Sumitomo Electric will provide and support Kennametal's new KM4X spindle connection to its customers globally. Sumitomo Electric, a supplier of electric wire, optical fibers and cutting tools, has its U.S. headquarters in Torrance, Calif.

Tool Alliance, a manufacturer of solid and indexable carbide cutting tools, has announced that the updated Ultra-Tool 2014 catalog is now available. The new catalog can be downloaded under the "Downloads" tab at www.toolalliance.com. "We are thrilled about the updated and expanded catalog," said David Povich, president of Tool Alliance.

Constructed of rugged MT8 carbide with Carmex Precision Tool LLC's exclusive BLU coating, the new FMT thread mill delivers exceptionally accurate thread geometry and surface quality in shorter cycle times, according to the company.

Walter USA LLC has expanded its line of Walter Blaxx milling cutters with the introduction of the F5138, the first helical flute cutter in the Blaxx family.

Walter USA LLC has unveiled a series of new inserts to its Walter Xtra-tec Point Drill lineup, which reportedly provide the optimal drilling solution for the heat exchanger industry.