Cutting Tools & Tooling

SGS Tool Co. has added a new series of high-performance 3-flute endmills for difficult-to-machine materials and challenging applications.

Walter has introduced the Walter Prototyp Paradur Short Chip HT blind hole tap, designed to increase process reliability and quality when tapping long-chipping high tensile (HT) strength steels.

In collaboration with NUM, machine tool rebuilder North East Technologies Inc. has developed a CNC retrofit package that brings the performance of early generation hob sharpening equipment up to modern-day standards.

CleanVeyor ultrasonic parts washer from Cleaning Technologies Group LLC utilizes a combination of spray, immersion, and ultrasonic cleaning technologies and has proven successful in achieving Six Sigma consistency in a number of applications requiring high production outputs and tight cleanliness levels.

New Beyond KYS40-grade solid ceramic endmills from Kennameta are presenting orders-of-magnitude improvements in machining high-strength nickel-based alloys, roughing at cutting speeds up to 3,300 SFM (1000 m/min) with tool life two to three times longer than comparable solid-carbide tools.

NuSol ALUMAX AG is a new technology that Chemtool Inc. has introduced to the metalworking industry for forming of all metals and exotic alloys.

Hassay Savage Co. has introduced its GMauvaisUSA microdrill line to the North American market.

Dura-Mill's new WhisperKut Plus carbide endmills with Dura Shield provide customers with an enhanced version of the company's WhisperKut series endmills.

These five new Stellram NL turning grades are specifically engineered to provide optimal performance in a given application and workpiece material resulting in increased metal removal rates, improved surface finishes and up to 30 percent longer tool life, according to the company.

AutoCrib Inc. introduced VisiCab, an electronic toolbox utilizing object recognition.

Hwacheon Machinery offers several machines well-suited to demanding oil and gas industry, aerospace, die mold requirements, including its VESTA 1050B vertical machining center.

J.W. Winco Inc. announced it now offers GN 113.8 Heavy Duty Ball Lock Pins with Plastic T-Handle in metric sizes.