Cutting Tools
Tooling Alternatives as Carbide Costs Rise
Shops have a variety of cutting tool options — including but not limited to carbide — when it comes to effectively machining heat-resistant super alloys.
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Ceratizit Solid Carbide End Mills Support Stable, High-Performance Cutting
IMTS 2026: Ceratizit features its SilverLine four- and five-flute solid carbide end mills, engineered with advanced geometry and Dragonskin coating technology for high-performance machining.
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Scientific Cutting Tools Port Mills Expand Options for Hydraulic Port Machining
IMTS 2026: Scientific Cutting Tools Inc. introduces a standard line of solid-carbide port mills for machining SAE J1926 ORB and AS5202 hydraulic port profiles, with uncoated and Versa (AlCrN) coated options available.
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Nomura Dual-Spindle Mill Enables Precise Micro-Hole Machining
IMTS 2026: Nomura DS introduces the S-500D ultrasonic micro-hole machining center, which pairs HSK-E32 tooling with 38,000-rpm direct-drive ultrasonic spindles for improved surface finish in hard materials.
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ANCA Tool Grinder Supports Connected Regrinding Workflow to Reduce Carbide Consumption
IMTS 2026: ANCA demonstrates a workflow integrating the MX7 Ultra CNC tool grinder, Zoller Genius measuring technology and Aims Connect software.
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NSK Spindle System Streamlines Small-Tool Machining
IMTS 2026: NSK America Corp.'s iSpeed5 is a fully tool-changeable, independent electric motor spindle system available in 60,000 and 80,000 rpm configurations, designed to expand small-diameter tooling capability on standard machining centers.
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Big Daishowa Fine Boring Tools Feature Streamlined Operation
IMTS 2026: Big Daishowa Inc.’s EWR series of fine boring tools is designed for improved usability, readability and simplified operation via a high-resolution, full-color external reader.
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Engis Bore Honing Tools Enable Simultaneous Finishing of Dual Diameters
IMTS 2026: Engis Corp. showcases single-pass, dual-diameter bore finishing and processes capable of holding diametrical tolerances under 1 micron (0.00004") in production.
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Flex Waterjet System Provides Efficient Cutting of Complex Parts
IMTS 2026: Flex Machine Tools demonstrates the FlexJet Flx-1365 waterjet system with IGEMS Tilter five-axis cutting head, along with a range of tapping, drilling and torque reaction arm solutions.
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Air Turbine Tools' Live Tool Boosts Swiss-Type Lathe Output at High Speeds
IMTS 2026: Air Turbine Tools Inc. highlights the 822CX Air Turbine live tool, a governed 80,000-rpm spindle designed for small-tool Swiss-type lathe applications.
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