Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, allows Seco Tools to create products that would otherwise be difficult or impossible to manufacture. The advantages include shorter lead times, improved tool life and increased sustainability. The development and manufacture of prototypes for metal-cutting machining by means of additive manufacturing (AM) is becoming increasingly commonplace in the operations of Seco Tools. One of the main strengths of this manufacturing method is the possibility of (...)

Wherever thick chips fall, for example in the heavy-duty machining of rails, switches, pipes and crankshafts, as well as in the rotary peeling of cast iron and ferrous materials, high-performance cutting inserts with long tool lives and good performance are an absolute must. This is the only way to achieve the required maximum wear volume. Especially in such roughing operations, every µm more is decisive for the economic efficiency of the process. For these demanding applications, (...)

New ceramic grade delivers highest productivity when machining hardened steels, high-temperature alloys, and cast irons. Kennametal has introduced its latest ceramic turning grade, KYHK15B™, designed to deliver increased productivity and lower cost per edge in hard turning operations. The new grade provides greater depth of cut capabilities than PcBN inserts when machining hardened steel, high-temperature alloys, and cast iron, as well as maximum tool life and wear resistance for the most (...)

AL Geometry ISO turning insert is cost-effective, universal solution for medium to finish turning applications on aluminum and other non-ferrous materials WIDIA™ has added an AL Geometry to its ISO Turning portfolio, strengthening its broad offering of affordable tooling solutions for small to medium sized machine shops, machining aluminum and non-ferrous materials. The AL Geometry insert is offered in two grades for increased machining versatility: an uncoated microfine carbide WU10HT (...)

New grades offer higher wear resistance and longer tool life, increasing productivity in cast iron and compacted graphite cast iron machiningKennametal has introduced the KCK20B and KCKP10 indexable milling grades for higher wear resistance and up to 30% longer tool life when machining cast iron and compacted graphite iron components. Both grades offer higher productivity and consistent, repeatable performance during roughing, semi-finishing, and finishing operations. "The new grades (...)

In India and Southeast Asia, the machining sector is growing steadily, and high-performance precision tools are in hot demand. With CemeCon’s coating technology, more and more tool manufacturers are gaining competitive advantages there. Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam – Southeast Asia, home to more than 650 million people, is developing rapidly. “Alongside India, the ASEAN countries are among the most promising markets. The economic upswing there is tangible. Now with the (...)

Award winning 3D printed stator bore tool weighs just 7kg, ensuring fast tool changes and spin-up on machining centers Kennametal has introduced its next generation 3D printed stator bore tool for the machining of aluminum engine housings for electric vehicles. This latest version of the tool features a newly designed arm structure, a larger center tube made of carbon fiber, and a further weight reduction of greater than 20 percent over the original design. The complex tool is capable of (...)

Cutting tool and gear tool providers Star SU and Louis Bélet have entered into a strategic partnership to enhance each companies’ product portfolio and expand collective reach within the Americas and Europe. “We believe this relationship will build great synergy between our companies and benefit our customers,” said David Goodfellow, President Star SU. “Although our product offerings are similar, this agreement enables us to provide even more innovative solutions in the micro mechanics field, (...)

No bore without a countersink, that is a widely applicable rule. For this reason, MAPAL has a very successful product in its portfolio for the machining step. The production of the patented countersinks is being taken to a new level in 2022, both in terms of technology and processes, making a significant contribution to sustainable production. The patented countersinks are designed with three cutting edges and have extreme unequal spacing. The design reduces the axial forces by 50 per cent (...)

In medical technology, precision and safety have top priority – both for the doctor performing the work and for implants and tools. For implants and prostheses, for example, surgeons, orthopedic technicians and dentists use the particularly biocompatible titanium and its alloys. The materials, which are difficult to machine, and the resulting changes in production techniques are constantly presenting tool manufacturers and users with new challenges. In order to overcome these sometimes high (...)