Turning Tools

Walter USA Adds PCD Inserts to Its Cut GX Grooving Series
Walter USA has added polycristalline diamond (PCD) grooving inserts to its Walter Cut GX grooving system.

PCBN Inserts from Kennametal Make Hard Turning More Cost-Effective
Kennametal’s KBH10B and KBH20B grades, designed for hard turning, are available in double-sided inserts for materials as hard as 65 HRC. 

Ibag Micro Spindle Converter Operates Two Spindles Simultaneously
Ibag’s micro spindle converter enables space-saving and improved control of spindles, the company says.

Horn's Supermini Gets an Insert Geometry for Drilling, Boring, Face Turning and Skimming
Designed for the Supermini tool system, Horn’s HP geometry is suitable for drilling, boring, face turning and skimming.

Tungaloy's Full Profile Threading Inserts with 4 Cutting Edges
The full profile threading insert can be mounted on the existing standard TetraMini-Cut toolholder for 60° V-profile or grooving inserts.

WhizCut’s WhizTwin Reduces Production Costs
EMO 2019: WhizCut’s WhizTwin cutting insert is said to reduce waste material by employing two cutting edges in the front for increased stability and strength.

Ceratizit Group’s FreeTurn Allows for 360 Degrees of Turning
EMO 2019: Ceratizit Group’s High Dynamic Turning (HDT) method combines its FreeTurn tooling systems with a turn-mill’s B axis or milling spindle.

Tungaloy Broadens its OD Toolholder Length Variations
Tungaloy is expanding its Turning-A series of OD turning holders to include short length holders.

Carmex's Diamond Turning Inserts Handle Difficult Alloys and Composites
Carmex Precision Tools introduces diamond turning inserts that are designed to enable users to machine hard materials faster than grinding or ceramics.

Tungaloy's BXA20 T-CBN Inserts Resist Fracturing and Wear
Tungaloy has added 22 shapes and geometries to its BXA20 line of coated T-CBN inserts  designed for hard turning operations.