Cutting Tools & Tooling

Videos • February 6, 2019

Hurco Introduces New Control Feature — 3D Import with 3D DXF Technology

Go from "solid to part" seamlessly. Eliminate extra steps. The newest control feature for both three and five axis machines from Hurco is the skills gap buster shops need.

Articles • February 5, 2019 • Christopher Tate

Turning catching up in the use of chip thinning

Milling operations that benefit from chip thinning have become common, now it's turning's time.

Products • February 5, 2019

CoroMill 178 and CoroMill 180 Cutters

A new power skiving solution composed of CoroMill 178 and CoroMill 180 cutters from Sandvik Coromant is being released to help automotive manufacturers complete gear and spline components in one setup on a multitask machine or machining center. Skiving processes are many times faster than shaping and more flexible than broaching, and are quickly becoming an efficient and flexible alternative for gear and spline production.

Articles • February 4, 2019 • Kip Hanson

Automating a CNC lathe has become a lot easier

With easier programming and simpler tooling, Lathes are, for the most, part robot-ready

Products • January 31, 2019

Xtra·tec XT Milling Tools

Walter has introduced its next generation of milling tools: the Xtra·tec XT (Xtended Technology). Designed to achieve increased productivity and process reliability, this new generation of milling cutters is being launched with initial offerings of shoulder milling cutters and a facemilling cutter. The mills cover virtually all requirements in shoulder and slot milling in all common material groups.

Videos • January 30, 2019

Walter M4000 – High performance made universal

M4000 is the universal system for all users who want to have as many options as possible when milling. The M4000 range can master all machining tasks with one type of indexable insert.

Videos • January 29, 2019

New generation of CVD grade for steel turning with outstanding productivity

T9215 CVD grade provides unparalleled wear and fracture resistance for turning ISO P15 materials.

Products • January 29, 2019

M5Q90 Tangential Milling Cutter

To boost the first-stage roughing operation on newly cast aluminum parts for the automotive industry, cutting tool and tooling systems specialist Sandvik Coromant is introducing its M5Q90 tangential milling cutter. Designed to complete "cubing" (first machining of faces after casting) in a single operation without creating burrs, the new tool is fitted with PCD tangential inserts that provide a smooth and stable cutting action to lower power consumption and eliminate vibration. This concept ensures reliable performance, improved tool life, exceptional surface finish, high metal-removal rate and an increased number of parts per insert.

Videos • January 26, 2019

Multifunctional tool system for diverse grooving applications

TungCut has a wide selection of inserts and toolholders applicable for all grooving operations. Its innovative, rigid clamping system offers stable and long tool life.

Articles • January 24, 2019 • Dennis Spaeth

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Lead Angle: The key to the future is to adapt as a media company and be available on all the media channels our audience uses.

Products • January 24, 2019

Positive Inserts for CA025P CVD-Coated Carbide Series

Kyocera Precision Tools has expanded the popular CA025P CVD-coated carbide series for steel turning to include all new positive insert styles. The next-generation CA025P series features multilayer CVD coatings with a layer using a thick film of aluminum oxide (Al2O3) for excellent heat resistance.

Products • January 23, 2019

-R3 and -RR93 Insert Geometries

Shops that struggle to manage metalworking chips and optimize tool life in extreme turning applications will benefit from the new Seco -R3 and -RR93 insert geometries. As part of the RCMX and RCMT range of turning inserts, the new geometries make easy work of such challenging applications as turning railway car wheels.