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Revolutionize Machining: Tungaloy’s TurnFeed for Super High-Feed Turning
Experience maximum productivity and turning efficiency with Tungaloy's TurnFeed on steel. Engineered with a unique cutting edge for high-feed machining, this tool boasts double clamping technology for unparalleled rigidity and performance. The WPMT-ML Trigon insert with ML chipbreaker minimizes cutting force, while producing thin, manageable chips. Perfect for a broad range of applications, from roughing to finishing, thanks to its high versatility and resistance to wear and chipping. Transform your machining process today.
Walter FMT’s new competence brand focuses on lightweight machining
Walter is bringing together its global presence and the high level technical expertise and know-how of lightweight machining specialist FMT (Frezite Metal Tooling), under the new brand.
High speed steel cutting tool market to hit $16.8 billion
The global market for high speed steel (HSS) metal-cutting tools estimated at $11.3 billion in the year 2022, is projected to reach a revised size of $16.8 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.1% over the analysis period 2022-2030.
MSC Industrial Supply acquires Kar Industrial
Purchase of Ontario-based Canadian company supports the growth of MSC's Metalworking presence in Canada.
Cellulose-based components mass produced with AP&T press line
Swedish startup PaperShell has developed a cellulose fiber composite that they refer to as "wood metal" and it can be formed into flat or complex-shaped components.
Boosting Threading Efficiency: Five Tips to Avoid Tap Breakage
Join us for an Ask CTE Contributors webinar led by industry veteran Tom Kowalski, Regional Manager for EMUGE-FRANKEN USA, when he provides invaluable insights on "Avoiding Tap Breakage with These Five Tips". Designed for manufacturers spanning all industries, this webinar will delve into the intricacies of tap selection, drilling considerations, and crucial decision-making that EMUGE-FRANKEN uses for optimizing thread quality and tool life – and avoiding the dreaded broken tap!
HGG Profiling Equipment BV names area sales manager
HGG Profiling Equipment BV has named Mark Eastin as the area sales manager in the Western US, Western Canada, Alaska, and Hawaii regions.
EMUGE Speedsynchro® Mini Tap Holder for Brother Speedio and FANUC Robodrill
EMUGE Speedsynchro® Mini Tap Holder for Brother Speedio and FANUC Robodrill. Watch Cutting Tool Engineering's video coverage, featuring original footage and context from the related product, process, event, or shop-floor demonstration.
Larry Robbins named president and CEO of SMW Autoblok USA
SMW Autoblok Group, a leader in the design and manufacture of rotational chucks, stationary workholding, tooling, automation, and custom engineered solutions for the machine tool industry, has appointed Larry Robbins as the company's new President and CEO of their U.S, corporation
Tyrolit expands its main production site
The Tyrolit Group said it is expanding its production site in Stans, Austria, and investing 15 million euros in a new, highly innovative production line.
MMC Mini-Mini Collet Chuck
The MMC collet chuck is precision ground and pre-balanced to 30,000 RPM at G2.5 with runout accuracy of 3 microns at 4 times the diameter – ensuring accuracy and reliability during high-speed operations.
Sandvik Coromant’s workforce event for empowering young women
Cutting tool supplier Sandvik Coromant hosted a Girls Take Over Tech open house to "inspire and educate young women and girls about exciting career opportunities in manufacturing."
