Inserts & Tool Bits

Products • April 9, 2018

WavyJoint PCBN Inserts

Tungaloy is introducing the WavyJoint PCBN inserts, an innovative PCBN brazing technology for higher productivity in hard turning operations.

Products • March 29, 2018

Tiger-tec Gold Inserts

Walter has announced several extensions to its Tiger-tec Gold inserts, all of which possess the features that have made it so successful: A smooth rake face for excellent friction characteristics; optimal wear detection due to its gold-colored top layer; an especially tough cutting edge for maximum process reliability; and the latest coating technology for long tool life.

Products • March 21, 2018

Tungsten-Carbide Burs in Multiple Configurations

ATA designs, manufactures and distributes burs, with a selection exceeding 1,100 different types of high-quality tungsten-carbide burs. ATA offers bur configurations and specifications to suit every ferrous and nonferrous application, ensuring efficient stock removal and a fine surface finish.

Products • March 19, 2018

H.B. Rouse Brand Carbide Cutting Tools and Inserts

ARNO Werkzeuge USA announced it has reintroduced the H.B. Rouse brand of American-made, carbide cutting tools and inserts. Formerly sold and marketed under the Arno-Rouse name, the company has reintroduced Rouse as a stand-alone product offering under its original brand name: H.B. Rouse.

Products • March 15, 2018

WCK10 Ceramic Cutting Grade

The new WCK10 ceramic cutting grade from Walter is optimized for roughing gray cast iron at high cutting speeds, with either continuous or interrupted cutting. The inserts deliver improved productivity, process reliability and longer tool life due to their new Si3N4 wear-resistant ceramic cutting material.

Products • January 31, 2018

Perform Line WPV10 and WPV20 Insert Grades

Walter has introduced two new insert grades in its Perform Line of turning tools, the WPV10 and WPV20. These versatile, cost-effective inserts are suitable for users whose machines are limited in cutting parameters due to their stability and performance, and who need a versatile insert that can handle different materials, as well as for those who machine small or medium batch sizes.

Products • January 18, 2018

Mini Tools Vertical Inserts/Toolholders

Improved design, more rugged construction, and advanced coating result in superior performance in multiplenSwiss-style applications with the latest addition to the Carmex Mini Tools family. The carbide shank toolholders provide enhanced vibration resistance and long reach.

Products • January 4, 2018

AC8000P Series Grades for Steel Turning

New from Sumitomo Electric Carbide Inc., AC8000P Series Grades for steel turning features advanced Absotech Platinum CVD Coating for a longer tool life and an overall cost reduction in steel cutting. For exceptional performance, the AC8000P series consists of this patented CVD coating, a new surface layer and a smooth surface treatment from the crystal orientation process.

Products • December 12, 2017

Secomax CS300 Ceramic Inserts and Cutter Bodies

Seco Tools offers Secomax CS300 ceramic inserts and cutter bodies to boost productivity in milling and turning operations with heavy interrupted cuts on nickel-based heat-resistant superalloys (HRSA). The new cutters increase productivity by up to eight times over standard carbide milling and are ideal for machining a range of components for aerospace and power generation turbine segments, according to the company.

Products • December 8, 2017

TungSix-Drill Head-Changeable Drill to Include Grade AH3135

Tungaloy is expanding its insert line for TungSix-Drill, the head-changeable drill, to include grade AH3135. TungSix-Drill is an indexable insert drill that incorporates double-sided, triangular inserts with six effective cutting edges.

Products • November 21, 2017

CoroDrill 880 CVD Diamond-Coated Insert Grades

To overcome the challenges of chip formation and evacuation when drilling nonferrous metals, Sandvik Coromant has unveiled its CoroDrill 880 CVD diamond-coated insert grades, GCN124 and GCN134. The superhard properties of the diamond coating provide long tool life and combine with innovative chipbreaker and geometry designs to enhance performance when drilling materials such as aluminum.

Products • November 16, 2017

MP2050 Insert Grade

Seco offers the MP2050 insert grade with an optimized balance of toughness and wear resistance to efficiently machine high-strength, heat-resistant materials. Originally developed specifically for turbine blade machining in the power generation industry segment, the new grade also excels in aerospace applications and offers exceptional performance in milling materials such as austenitic and martensitic stainless steels, as well as titanium.