Cutting Tools & Tooling

Mazak Optonics Corporation’s Lz Series -2D Laser Processing Machines from its new OPTONICS brand features higher power levels and table sizes that allows for the production of larger work pieces. Features of the Lz Series include:–Mazak SmoothCUT Technology: Available in 6.0 kW, 12.0 kW, and 20.0 kW, this advanced feature guarantees consistent and reliable beam […]

Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report, a collaboration between AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology and the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI), totaled $220.7 million in January 2026. Orders increased 2.7% from December 2025 and were up 9.9% from January 2025. While the dollar value of shipments increased in January, the number of units shipped […]

AFC Industries has launched Cline Tool Customs, a brand focused on “delivering custom engineered tooling solutions designed to solve complex manufacturing challenges with precision and speed.” Cline Tool Customs builds on the former Cline Tool’s long-standing reputation for technical expertise, application knowledge, and hands-on service. The new brand formalizes and sharpens the company’s custom capabilities, […]

Rising tungsten prices, increasing raw-material scarcity, and growing demand from high-end manufacturing sectors are reshaping the global cutting tool industry, according to a new release from Tungaloy Corporation. In 2025, carbide rod and cutting tool manufacturers implemented multiple price adjustments, with their full impact expected to become more visible in 2026. As cost pressure increases, […]

With the onset of rising tungsten prices and raw material scarcity, manufacturers are left searching for new lifecycle strategies to continue managing production effectively. Tungaloy is addressing these challenges through solutions that reduce carbide consumption while preserving quality in the machining process and helping manufacturers stay competitive. These systems offer sustainable solutions across diverse applications […]

Experience power and precision with Ingersoll’s new, premium, solid carbide end mills, designed to deliver maximum performance in aluminum alloys for roughing (PrimoAluR) and finishing (PrimoAluF) operations. These tools excel in long reach applications where stability, surface quality, and productivity are critical. Advanced variable pitch and variable helix geometry work together to virtually eliminate vibration, […]

Now in its fourth year, the Big Daishowa Tools for Schools program continues to invest in the next generation of manufacturers. This year, the program awarded tooling certificates totaling $51,000 to technical schools selected by Big Daishowa customers. This brings the program’s cumulative impact to nearly $120,000 in donated tooling certificates. From November 2025 through […]

Platinum Tooling, the importer and master distributor of live tools, angle heads, Swiss machine products, knurling tools and marking tools manufactured by various international suppliers has a new sales representative firm. Located in Conway, South Carolina, Sellers Marketing offers high quality cutting tools, workholding and tool holding solutions in the Southeastern United States. Founded in […]

ISCAR is expanding the BALL-PLUS family—a line of one-insert profile milling cutters—with new additions, including ball-nose-shaped inserts and the tools that accommodate them. The new inserts are available in the following design options:HCR D300-QF: A general-duty insert with a diameter of 30mm (1.181”), having a 180° spherical cutting edge and two straight tangent cutting edges. […]

Seco’s newest indexable milling technology, the Double Turbo 11 milling insert, is designed for smaller machines and shallow cuts. The Double Turbo 11 is a square shoulder solution for face, side, and slot milling, the company says. Its design features double-sided inserts with four cutting edges, delivering cost-effective performance and extended tool life. Whether working […]

Guhring, OSG USA and YMW Taps USA provided video demonstrations of their high-performance cut taps as a supplement to the “Tip Top Tap” feature article in the March 2026 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine. Included in this video report are Guhring’s Pionex taps, OSG’s A-Tap series, and YMW’s Z-PRO VU series (VUSP and VUPO).

GOmill PRO from Kennametal is a solid carbide end mill lineup for small- to medium-sized shops working in the general engineering, transportation, energy or medical industries and seeking versatility and cost efficiency when cutting steels, stainless steels and cast iron. Featuring four flutes, state-of-the-art geometry and delivering performance improvements up to 15%, GOmill PRO is […]