Cutting Tools & Tooling

From its advanced VDS point geometry designed to reduce chipping on the cutting edge to its precision shank engineered for low runout, the WIDIA VariDrill is a new multi-application drill engineered to deliver acceptable hole finish and extended tool life across a wide range of materials, including in steels, stainless steels, cast irons, non-ferrous materials, and high-temperature alloys.

In order to maintain the legibility of the VIN over time, the quality of the engraving is essential. This is why SIC Marking has developed a comprehensive and highly adaptable VIN Marking System based on scribing technology.

Unist Inc. introduced a new Pulse Generator Adjustment as an available upgrade to its Coolubricator MQL (Minimum Quantity Lubrication) systems.

Take a tour of the interactive displays at Kennametal Inc.'s Experience Zone at the imX event at the Las Vegas Convention Center Sept. 12-14.

Miyachi Unitek Corp. announces the release of its new 20W single mode fiber laser marker, which yields a finer beam with a variety of advantages for marking, scribing and cutting applications.

As part of its multi-year Global Productivity Initiative, Greenleaf Corp. has announced the introduction of a new Silicon Nitride ceramic insert grade, GSN-100.

New product videos and new-generation catalogs hot off the presses, IMCO Carbide Tool introduced the latest wave of its customer-focused product information system.

Hassay Savage Magafor has a line of standard carbide reamers from .0078" in .0002" increments to .0236" and in .0004" increments up to .3760".

Seco Tools introduced its original Minimaster line of end mills with replaceable carbide inserts nearly 25 years ago. Today, the company is presenting its new Minimaster Plus, with advanced features for tackling the most demanding of milling applications in steel, stainless steel, cast iron, aluminum and other difficult-to-machine materials.

Walter Titex X-treme solid carbide high-performance drills from Walter, currently in use in a wide variety of industries including automotive, energy, die and mold and general metalworking applications are now available as non-coolant thru drills.

BALINIT ALCRONA PRO from Oerlikon Balzers has the same chemical composition as BALINIT ALCRONA. However, thanks to optimised process parameters as well as coating structure modifications, it was possible to significantly improve the residual stress profile and the thermal shock resistance of the coating.

Cutting Tool Engineering Editor Alan Richter includes a grinding machine that enables a PCD- or PCBN-tipped cutting tool to be processed in one setup for his August 2011 Look Ahead column.