Cutting Tools & Tooling

To thread a hole and countersink it in one operation, Walter USA LLC, Waukesha, Wis., (www.walter-tools.com/us) introduced a new version of the Prototyp TMC thread mill with a 90° countersink. "A lot of times it's cost-prohibitive to order a step drill, for example, or have a separate countersinking operation," said Mark Hemmerling, Walter's director of marketing.

BIG Kaisers HSK-A125 tooling system, for machines such as Makino's T2 and T4 models, is reportedly capable of tackling large-scale titanium and other workpieces on massive tables.

Knight Carbide recently issued this animated case study involving the production of a custom part radius for a hollow mill operation.

Iscar Metals' HELIDO S890 FSN is a new family of right-hand indexable face mills with an 88°Cutting edge angle (2 degree lead) with 8 helical cutting edges, which can be used for up to 9mm depth of cut.

A new range of turning inserts is available from Sandvik Coromant.

When you build something as massive as planes, maintaining production timelines is critical. One delay can set the entire project back months. And every project faces one sooner or later. When the timeline and the success of a project pivot on custom tools, the spotlight is on the supplier.

Sandvik Coromant's CoroTap tools are for optimized productivity in each ISO material.

Sandvik Coromant's Spectrum Tap tools are for reliable performance across a multitude of workpiece materials.

KOMET Group is expanding its portfolio of threading tools with the addition of the BASS line of high-speed steel machine taps and roll form taps.

Pokolm's Slotworx milling cutters are now available through Single Source Technologies.

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Walter USA LLC has expanded its line of Walter Cut tools for parting, grooving and turning with three new models optimized for shallow depth grooving of up to a maximum of 0.236" (6mm).