Cutting Tools & Tooling

Products • January 22, 2019

Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitor Technology

Cortec's Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitor Technology provides an effective solution for storing valuable assets outside in the harsh elements. Vapor phase action allows simple and relatively easy protection of large internal void spaces and intricate surfaces through the use of VpCI emitting materials.

Articles • January 17, 2019 • Alan Richter

Industry 4.0: Making grinding machines smarter

Get an overview of a grinding process monitoring and diagnostics system.

Products • January 17, 2019

APX Drill

The APX drill from Allied Machine & Engineering delivers the strength and versatility needed in machining oil and gas field equipment. This heavy-duty drill allows for higher spindle speeds and is designed to take advantage of the power curve on modern CNC machines for maximum penetration rates in deep hole drilling.

Products • January 17, 2019

4TEX Indexable Insert Drill

The new 4TEX drill from Allied Machine & Engineering is engineered to deliver optimal chip formation and evacuation and provide higher penetration rates than standard twist drills for light-duty machines. This indexable insert drill excels in applications with interrupted cuts or when drilling on angled surfaces. 4TEX is also ideal for making shallow 2xD, 3xD, and 4xD holes in the 12 - 47 mm (.472" – 1.850") range.

Products • January 17, 2019

M5F90 Facemill

Designed for machining thin-walled aluminum automotive parts without burring, scratching or chipping, the patent-pending M5F90 facemilling cutter is being released by Sandvik Coromant. The two-in-one M5F90 cutter features an design that allows roughing and finishing in a single operation, delivering shorter and more efficient machining strategies.

Products • January 16, 2019

M4000 Milling Line Inserts for use in F2010 Program

Walter has expanded its milling program with additions that allow the universal, square system inserts of its versatile M4000 milling line to be used in its F2010 program, which is a milling family that utilizes a replaceable and adjustable cartridge.

Products • January 15, 2019

UNJ and MJ Thread Profiles

With the introduction of 13 new full-profile threading inserts, Seco Tools now offers a full range of UNJ and MJ thread profiles for both external and internal applications. Shops that need to generate high-precision threads in stainless steels and heat-resistant nickel-based and titanium alloys will benefit from the extremely tight-tolerance profiles of these inserts.

Products • January 14, 2019

Specialized Tools for Specific Applications

Carmex Precision Tools Ltd. sees a significant increase in demand for specialized tooling used in unique applications. According to Jim White, national sales manager for Carmex USA, "The ability of design engineers in leading edge industries to envision complex high-performance parts, coupled with new materials including made-to-order alloys, composites, glass, and ceramics, has resulted in the need for cutting tools that can deliver greater productivity and improved finish."

Articles • January 9, 2019 • Doris Schulz

Industrial parts cleaning faces challenges

Evolving market needs and technical demands transform parts cleaning.

Products • January 9, 2019

Tiger AO, Tiger Zirc and Tiger Ceramic Cutting and Snagging Wheels

Weiler Abrasives has expanded its offering of small-diameter cutting and snagging wheels for high-speed die grinders to include Tiger AO, Tiger Zirc and Tiger Ceramic. These 2- to 4-inch diameter wheels are designed for long life and fast cutting and join the Wolverine value wheels already offered in this category.

Articles • January 8, 2019

Toolholder cures runout woes

This tool clamping system that virtually eliminates runout.

Articles • January 8, 2019 • William Leventon

Alexa and Siri, meet Athena for machining

Machine Technology: New voice-enabled digital assistant can make it easier to learn about, operate and maintain a machine tool.