Cutting Tools & Tooling

Sandvik Coromant's exchangeable-head (EH) system includes a wide assortment of solid carbide heads, indexable milling cutters, boring heads, integrated machine adaptors and different shanks.

The HAIMER-developed endmill geometries are based on an unequal flute and helix design for chatter-free high-end machining, according to the company.

A portable welding end prep tool that features air-operated clamping which reduces cycle times for highly repetitive end prep milling in fabrication shops is available from ESCO Tool.

Primary Cutter LLC, manufacturer of Supermill endmills, is offering a selection of carbide endmills in introductory trial kits at special pricing, allowing new customers to experience their outstanding quality.

Designed for efficiency in high production metal cutting operations, the new Behringer HBE Dynamic Series bandsaws utilize a high torque, frequency-controlled blade drive motor.

What is run-out? Run out is differences or variations in the diameter of a cutting tool at certain points along the outside edge while the tool is rotating. When an end mill is in rotation it is important that each tooth hits at the exact same spot along the work piece. If one tooth is hitting the work piece more than the others then that tooth is doing the bulk of the work. This will cause the end mill to wear and breakdown more quickly.

The chatter or vibration in metal cutting poses an eternal challenge for manufacturers. The ISCAR products of the latest HIGH QLINE family of cutting tools offer an interesting solution: Indexable Milling Insert with an asymmetric shape.

NAP Gladu is introducing a new line of disposable saw blades to the metal market.

As more applications demand use of superhard alloys, manufacturers are demanding tooling that can deliver precision threads and high production in less time. To meet these challenges, Carmex Precision Tools Ltd. has engineered carbide grade HBA, an extra-fine, submicron grade with high toughness for optimized performance on hardened steel and cast iron up to 62 HRC, as well as titanium alloys and superalloys, including Hastelloy, Inconel and nickel-base alloys.

ESAB's Global Center of Excellence for Gas Apparatus introduces a new line of manual Straight Cutting Torches (SCTs) as part of its new Elite Series of gas apparatus products.

Walter USA LLC has introduced Walter Cut UD4, a new insert geometry for radial grooving and groove turning in the automotive and general metalworking industries that delivers maximum process reliability, optimal chip formation, high levels of productivity and reduced tooling costs.