Milling Tools
Walter Introduces New Milling Grade That Finishes With One Cutting Edge
Walter’s new WHH15X milling grade can reportedly provide extra-long tool life, especially with hardness of 58 HRC or greater. The new grade can be used universally for finishing on ISO materials P, K and H, and is said to be ideal for copy milling in die and mold making.
Read More
3D Printing Lightweights Large Cutting Tools
Larger parts require larger, heavier cutting tools. 3D printing enables Star SU Neher to produce lightweight large tool bodies and add features that improve tool life and performance.
Read More
Okuma Launches New Double-Column Machining Center
Okuma’s MCR-BV is capable of five-axis contouring and five-sided heavy milling applications. The company says these heavy-duty applications are made possible through the machine’s powerful integral motor and spindle, as well as an expanded work envelope.
Read More
End Mill and Collet Combo Cuts High-Speed Machining Costs 62%
Switching to Emuge-Franken helped precision production machine shop SB Dezigns save 62% in costs on a popular automotive part while lowering cycle times.
Read More
New Milling Series From Kyocera Provides Deeper Depth of Cut
The MFH-Max reduces the number of passes needed to machine the workpiece with its ability to take on deeper depths of cut (max. 0.098" / 2.5 mm).
Read More
A More Efficient Way to Cut Near-Net Parts
Choosing the right milling insert is important: This insert from Iscar is designed for finishing near-net shaped parts quickly, while another makes high-feed machining more accessible with existing machining centers.
Watch
Tungaloy Introduces High Feed Milling Cutter for Small Parts Machining
According to Tungaloy, the AddDoFeed02 inserts include an economical double-sided insert with four effective cutting edges, optimal inclination on the cutting edge that enables smooth chip evacuation and large positive rake that provides light cutting and process security.
Read More
Kyocera Upgrades High Speed Trochoidal and Peel Milling Tool
The T-Carb’s six-flute design reportedly enables higher feed rates at reduced tool loads, ultimately preventing breakage and failure. The ball end expansion now provides Series 51 tools 3D contouring and finishing capabilities in a variety of materials.
Read More
Walter Unveils Round Insert Milling Cutter
According to Walter, the new Xtra·Tec XT M5468 is suitable for steel, stainless steel, cast iron, non-ferrous material with difficult cutting properties and hard machining. The company claims it is ideal for copy milling with minimal material removal.
Read More
YG-1 Launches New Platform of Cutters and Inserts
YG-1’s FM10 PNMU inserts are designed to separate the cutting edge and the wiper, which results in ten true cutting edges.
Read More
