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 (…)

Walter has expanded its expertise and product portfolio in the lightweight sector – through measures such as the acquisition of the manufacturer FMT (Frezite Metal Tooling). Lightweight materials are becoming increasingly important in industrial production. Why is this? Particularly in the automotive and aerospace sectors, lower weight means reduced energy consumption. This is a crucial factor, especially since it not only has a positive impact on cost-efficiency but also on CO2 emissions (…)

Tungaloy Corporation announces the addition of a corner radius type head to the DMF head for counterbore holes in its head exchangeable drill series “DrillMeister.” The “DrillMeister” series is a revolutionary head exchangeable drill that combines the performance of solid drills with the convenience of indexable drills. The series offers five types of heads, including the general-purpose “DMP head,” the counterbore “DMF head,” and the high-precision “DMC head,” covering tool diameters (…)

Walter is completing its existing Perform line with the addition of new five- and six-flute solid carbide milling cutters for the ME232 Perform series, as well as two- and four-flute ME432 Perform ball-nose end mills. The Perform line offers advantages to users who work with small and medium batch sizes, which are often not able to get the most out of the long tool life of a high-volume tool. At the same time, retailers and users in the price-conscious segment also stand to benefit. The (…)

With the new grades WSM13G, WSM23G, WSM33G and WSM43G, Walter is not only expanding its Tiger·tec® Gold range for grooving applications, but also making it suitable for universal use: From grooving and parting off to groove turning – in virtually every material. The multi-layer Tiger·tec® Gold PVD coating of the inserts was specially developed for the main types of wear that occur when grooving. What makes them so special is the combined TiAlN and TiSiN multi-layer coating, which makes (…)

Machining titanium is fundamentally different from machining cast iron or steel. For economic results, tool technology and the process must be optimally designed. With its holistic understanding of the overall interrelationships in the machining of titanium, MAPAL is able to identify this optimum combination of precision and cost-effectiveness. The material properties of titanium are valued in many fields such as aerospace, the automotive industry and medical technology. However, the (…)

This groundbreaking platform dramatically shortens the design process for custom T-slot heads, offering a more flexible and efficient drawing process. Tungaloy has developed this new platform with our customers in mind, ensuring it’s user-friendly for quick and easy support whenever they need it. That’s Tungaloy’s commitment to our customers Benefits for TungMeitser T-slot: Enhanced Efficiency: T-slot machining offers higher productivity compared to slot machining with end mills, (…)

New ground-breaking functionality added to the Seco website allows customers to instantly compare inserts, enabling them to quickly discover and order Seco replacements that are equal to or better than their existing tools. The web site functionality - one of the first such tool comparison services in the industry - is an easily accessible digital service that is now available to Seco customers around the world. It allows users to identify their needs and compare with competitor offerings (…)