Cutting Tools

High Speed Machining 28 Dec 2022

Hydraulic Chucks, Reduction Sleeves Reduce Toolholding Complications

Seco Tools offers a comprehensive range of hydraulic chucks and accompany reduction sleeves, eliminating risk and additional maintenance for mold and die-makers, and less required tooling.

Cutting Tools 26 Dec 2022

Coated Grade Inserts for Machining Aluminum Alloys

The WXN15-coated grade inserts introduced by Walter USA can be used for copy milling, face milling, ramping, pocket milling and circular interpolation milling.

Cutting Tools 23 Dec 2022

Barrel-Style Inserts Effectively Finish Machine Complex 3D Surfaces, Intricate Profiles

Tungaloy adds five barrel-style inserts to the BallFinishNose indexable tool, improving productivity of five-axis machining contours and surfaces typical in mold and die and aerospace.

Tool Steel 19 Dec 2022

PVD-Grade Carbide Milling Inserts Address Mold Machining Challenges

The new PVD grade from Walter USA is now reportedly capable of 30% greater performance in stainless steels and heat-resistant super alloys, and up to 75% greater performance in steels than comparable grades.

Machining 16 Dec 2022

Five-Axis CNC is Ideally Suited for Solid PCD End Mill, Drill Production

The ANCA EDGe machine is capable of creating complex 3D cutting tool forms, including the company’s new generation of solid PCD helical end mills and drills.

Cutting Tools 14 Dec 2022

Solid Carbide Cutters Ensure Smooth, Dynamic Milling Operations

Walter’s MD173 and MD177 Supreme solid carbide milling cutters feature seven cutting edges.

Cutting Tools 12 Dec 2022

New Tool Breakage Alarm System Mitigates Machining Damage

If a cutting tool breaks or compressor malfunctions the Tool Breakage Alarm from Air Turbine Tools alerts operators, or stops the program altogether.

Inspection & Measurement 9 Dec 2022

Noncontact Tactile Measurement Tool Advances Moldmaking Equipment

The Laser Contour Check from Walter, a brand of United Grinding, combines a blue laser and intelligent measuring system to accurately measure tool parameters on grinding and eroding machines.