Low Cutting Force Inserts and ToolHolders
For parts that measure less than 0.125" (3.18 mm) in diameter, Tungaloy America offers a series of high-positive, low-cutting-force, screw-down inserts and toolholders.
They’re designed to take a lighter cut, but have potential for machining pacemaker parts, fuel system components and watch components.
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