Inserts & Tool Bits

Walter USA LLC has introduced the Walter Cut SX grooving and parting system, a flexible new approach for both turning and milling operations that reportedly brings higher levels of reliability, productivity, and tool life to these crucial operations.

ISCAR is introducing the IC5400 carbide grade, featuring an effective means of parting and grooving stainless steel.

The DOVEIQGRIP line from Iscar Metals is an evolution of the successful TIGER wide grooving inserts family.

Walter USA LLC has added two new geometries to its line of high-performance Tiger-tec Silver inserts.

Walter USA LLC has introduced three new insert geometries that produce superior results in parting and grooving operations.

Mitsubishi Materials USA's new 5000 series grades are for Cast Iron turning; MC5005 and MC5015.

Sumitomo Electric Carbide Inc. has expanded its lineup to include EEG and EEF Chipbreakers for exotics and stainless steel alloys.

Sumitomo Electric Carbide Inc. introduces the high performance BN7000 turning system for the machining of cast iron.

Walter USA LLC has unveiled a series of new inserts to its Walter Xtra-tec Point Drill lineup, which reportedly provide the optimal drilling solution for the heat exchanger industry.

Sandvik Coromant introduces GC4325, a new-generation coated cemented-carbide grade for steel turning.

As more applications demand use of superhard alloys, manufacturers are demanding tooling that can deliver precision threads and high production in less time. To meet these challenges, Carmex Precision Tools Ltd. has engineered carbide grade HBA, an extra-fine, submicron grade with high toughness for optimized performance on hardened steel and cast iron up to 62 HRC, as well as titanium alloys and superalloys, including Hastelloy, Inconel and nickel-base alloys.

Walter USA LLC has introduced Walter Cut UD4, a new insert geometry for radial grooving and groove turning in the automotive and general metalworking industries that delivers maximum process reliability, optimal chip formation, high levels of productivity and reduced tooling costs.