The new generation of the Seco Octomill 06 Face Milling Cutter provides significant improvements to ease-of-use, flexibility and stability. The cutter ensures self-centering of inserts for reliable, error-free positioning and incorporates a multi-insert pocket design that accommodates a variety of insert types for a range of applications. Easy to use and reliable Octomill 06 self-centering inserts allow operators to quickly and securely position inserts with high repeatability. The use (…)

Here Peter Pettersson, Product Specialist at leader in metal cutting tools and manufacturing solutions, Sandvik Coromant, unveils more about the company’s latest innovation in automatic tool changes. Imagine a factory where the lights are off, not because no one is home, but because automated systems are working around the clock to keep production lines running with minimal human intervention. These futuristic setups are quickly becoming a reality, with touchless tool changes at the core (…)

The new Seco LN4-11 Helical Milling Cutter provides up to three times longer tool life per edge and boosts productivity to achieve the lowest cost per part. The cutter ensures high material removal rates in applications requiring a helical milling cutter 32 - 63 mm in diameter. Economical and user-friendly The LN4-11 provides shops several avenues to cut costs and improve profitability. Its adaptability to a variety of applications enables shops to reduce tooling inventories and costs. (…)

Walter is launching a new series of modular solid carbide circular milling cutters for slot milling with four exchangeable head versions. Walter is launching a new series of modular solid carbide circular interpolation milling cutters for slot milling. These can be used with four different exchangeable head versions – either with three or six teeth (arranged crosswise). While Walter is already in a good position in terms of larger diameters with its established milling cutters, the new (…)

With the new Groov·tec™ GD 5011-P grooving system and the GD26 cutting inserts, Walter is offering a new platform for parting off, grooving, copy turning and groove turning. The system, consisting of toolholder and two-edged indexable inserts, is characterized by a patented double-serration profile. This ensures a uniquely stable, positive-locking connection between the tool body and indexable insert. This reliably absorbs lateral forces and prevents the cutting insert from being pushed (…)

Barry Cahoon, Product Solution Specialist Rotating Indexable at Sandvik Coromant, explores how manufacturers can achieve high accuracy, impeccable surface finishes, and cost-effective results in milling, a fundamental process in the metalworking industry. Achieving optimal milling results necessitates selecting cutting tools specifically engineered to meet precise machining requirements. This must take into account factors such as cutting geometry, material hardness and machining (…)

Jetstream Tooling® Integrated (JETI) toolholders bring the benefits of high-pressure coolant to round, positive turning inserts for effective profiling and pocketing in difficult-to-cut materials. JETI toolholders eliminate hoses and spare parts associated with high-pressure coolant, and 3D-printed coolant clamps provide internal coolant channels for effective cutting zone cooling and chip control. The precision delivery of high-pressure coolant by the toolholder’s internal coolant (…)

Tungaloy Corporation (President: Satoshi Kinoshita, Headquarters: Iwaki, Fukushima) announces the addition of L/D=8 specification bodies to its small diameter head exchangeable drill “AddMeisterDrill” series. “AddMeisterDrill” is a revolutionary head exchangeable drill that combines the cutting performance of solid carbide drills with the convenience of indexable drills. It supports small diameter hole machining with tool diameters ranging from ø4.0 to ø5.9 mm (0.1574” to 0.2323”). Two (…)

Seco C-Series end mills deliver both flexibility and performance, allowing shops to machine various materials without changing tools. Available in square, ballnose and chamfering geometries, the end mills uphold the company´s commitment to quality while reducing costs.The series encompasses 2-, 3-, and 4-flute configurations that ensure consistent performance across traditional milling applications such as roughing and finishing when side milling, copy milling or slotting. It is (…)

The addition of the “AM Type” insert to the “DoMultiRec” series will greatly contribute to tool consolidation and productivity improvement for a wider range of industries. Tungaloy Corporation announces the addition of the “AM Type” insert for non-ferrous metal machining to its center blade multi-functional cutter “DoMultiRec”. “DoMultiRec” is a multi-functional milling cutter with a center cutting edge capable of a wide range of operations, from drilling and shoulder milling to pocket (…)