Cutting Tools

Walter offers Accure·tec with all popular machine interfaces

January 13, 2021

The Accure·tec AC001 vibration damping adaptor from Walter offers increased productivity for shell mill mount milling cutters.

The inserts are offered in a fully-ground configuration for maximum precision

January 4, 2021

Walter’s newest face milling cutter, the Xtra·tec XT M5012, is a productive and versatile new face mill with an 88° approach angle.

WBH20 is a grade well suited for ISO-H Group of materials while WBS10 is well suited for ISO-S materials

December 2, 2020

WBH20 and WBS10 CBN insert grades from Walter Tools deliver optimum surface quality, high process reliability, and extended tool life in grooving operations on the toughest materials.

Of particular interest is ISCAR Tool Advisor, a "Swiss Army Knife" of industrial apps

November 18, 2020

Iscar has recently launched its Iscar World app, which consolidates all of the company's online apps, interfaces, and product catalogs in a single space.

Figure 1: An advantage of this type of cutting edge is a significant increase in the distance between passes without degrading the surface finish.

November 2, 2020

Andrei Petrilin

Changes in barrel milling cutters have resulted in more flexible and versatile endmills

November 2, 2020

Mike Brownhill, commercial accounts director at Export Development Canada (EDC), suggests a few key factors all manufacturers should take into consideration when planning for 2021.

November 2, 2020

by Michael Ouellette

Manufacturing experts discuss how to position your company for recovery and invest for post-pandemic growth

Allied Machine’s T-A Pro drill allow penetration rates at speeds nearly 30 per cent faster than other high-performance drills

October 30, 2020

Allied Machine and Engineering’s T-A Pro drill combines material-specific insert geometries, a redesigned drill body and a proprietary coolant-through system to allow penetration rates at speeds nearly 30 per cent faster than other high-performance drills.

October 14, 2020

The iSpeed5 from NSK America Corp. is a fully tool-changeable electronic spindle.

Do you really want these nasties living in your sump? If the answer is no, it might be time for some improved coolant care. Master Chemical

October 11, 2020

by Kip Hanson

Between high pressure coolant and precision delivery systems, there’s simply no reason to struggle with chip control problems. LNS North America

October 11, 2020

by Kip Hanson

Still struggling with bird nests? It might be time for a different toolholder and a different pump.

Rhonda Barnet, chair of Canadian Manufacturing and Exporters’ national board, is also president and COO of Peterborough, Ont.-based AVIT Manufacturing, which designs and builds custom automation for manufacturers.

October 11, 2020

by Noelle Stapinsky

Canadian manufacturers need to diversify to answer the need for more skilled workers

October 5, 2020

REGO-FIX USA has partnered with tooling system manufacturer WTO GmbH to develop a line of powRgrip holders for its QuickFlex quick-change driven toolholders for live turning systems.