Cutting Tools
Products and Services for Multiple Moldmaking Needs
New year, new technology roundup! Featured here is a collection of product offerings, from profile milling cutters to industry-specific CAD/CAM software to innovative hot work tool steels.
WatchBarrel-Shaped End Mills Line Boosts Complex 3D Surfacing Operations
The new SolidMeister barrel end mills are efficient tools for complex 3D-surfacing operations used in moldmaking, orthopedic implants and the machining of other freeform surfaces.
Read MoreThree Ways to Accurately Machine Hardened Mold Materials
Three cutting tool design considerations to improve process reliability and cost efficiency when deep-hole drilling molds.
Read MoreCutting Tool Measurement, Compensation Expands to Meet Tool Needs
Zoller’s measurement machines and ANCA software easily communicate to simplify and improve tool measurement, wheel measurement, form measurement and compensation processes.
Read MoreLeft-Hand Cutting Tools Increase Multitasking Machine Productivity
With multitasking machines gaining popularity across manufacturers, including moldmakers, the expansion of Tungaloy’s TetraMiniCut’s ensures simultaneous machining on the left- and right-hand spindles of such machines.
Read MoreFrom Machining Centers to Cutting Tools: Here are the Top Ten Case Studies from 2022
MMT publishes monthly case studies that present a shop’s problem, solution and results in thorough detail. Take a look at the top ten most popular case studies published in 2022 based on Google Analytics.
Read MoreHigh-Feed Milling System Optimizes Mold Milling Operations
Easily tackle challenging ISO P, M and S materials with the next-generation Seco High Feed SP milling systems, featuring dedicated cutting geometries and insert grades.
Read MoreHydraulic Chucks, Reduction Sleeves Reduce Toolholding Complications
Seco Tools offers a comprehensive range of hydraulic chucks and accompany reduction sleeves, eliminating risk and additional maintenance for mold and die-makers, and less required tooling.
Read MoreCoated Grade Inserts for Machining Aluminum Alloys
The WXN15-coated grade inserts introduced by Walter USA can be used for copy milling, face milling, ramping, pocket milling and circular interpolation milling.
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