Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Indexable Insert",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Milling insert overcomes ball nose problems from
LMT Fette, which we summarised at the time by saying "Milling insert overcomes problems associated with ball nose copying style inserts where zero cutting speed at the centre causes error of form and premature failure of the insert".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Solid carbide drills' heads are replaceable from
WNT (UK): "Numerous new and innovative cutting tools to be displayed at MACH 2008 include solid carbide drilling with the versatility of a replaceable head system".
In September 2007, we covered the news from WNT (UK)
concerning its 2011 indexable insert milling system
- take a look at Rough milling geometry designed for irons
which says: "A specific geometry for rough milling gives it a much stronger cutting edge than the existing fine and medium geometries for machining cast, SG and tempered irons".
Take a look also at the news release from Mike Page - editor's feature articles, Insert drills offer holemaking flexibility,
as well as Machining optimised with cutting tools progress from Sandvik Coromant UK,
and Cutter helically mills, cuts and finishes threads from WNT (UK).
See also:
Indexable insert milling cutters are rigid
(March 2007)
Claimed to be a major advancement in 90 deg corner milling, an indexable insert milling system closely replicates the cutting action of solid carbide tooling
Inspection machine checks complex tool forms
(February 2007)
A supplier of bespoke cutting tools has acquired a non-contact tooling inspection machine that checks multi-diameter or complex form tools and drastically reduces measurement times
News on the Indexable insert drills from Kennametal UK
(January 2007)
An indexable insert drill has a wear-resistant substrate, whichable to resist high temperatures and cutting speeds can also be enhanced significantly
Drill with carbide coated inserts extends life
(December 2006)
By switching to a Walter Xtra.tec B40 drill with WXP45 PVD carbide coated inserts, a major manufacturer of electro-magnet steel cases has slashed drilling cycle times and extended tool life
PVD coated inserts cut drilling cycles
(December 2006)
Using a drill with PVD carbide coated inserts has enabled a manufacturer of electro-magnet steel cases to reduce drilling cycle times from 19.6s to just 2.7s
Indexable insert milling cutters get quieter
(August 2006)
Although it is said that an indexable insert milling cutter can never cut as quietly as a solid carbide cutter, a tooling company has introduced a system, which it reckons is the quietest yet
Side and face cutters mill narrow slots
(May 2006)
Indexable-insert, side and face milling cutters mill slots as narrow as 2.3mm by 49mm deep and are available in two grades, for milling either steels or cast iron and non-ferrous materials
Solid carbide cutters increase milling speeds
(May 2006)
Solid carbide milling cutters' geometry gives an extremely soft cutting action, which has reduced noise levels and improved surface finish , while increasing feeds and speeds
News on the Tiger.tec indexable insert range from Walter GB
(April 2006)
A successful insert tooling range for machining irons, which have regularly achieved up to 75% more components per edge than competitor products is now being expanded into cutting steels
Indexable inserts machine cast iron and steel
(March 2006)
Indexable inserts for machining CI and steel have regularly achieved up to 75% more components per edge than competitor products, and offered improved process reliability
Milling grade inserts are for difficult steels
(March 2006)
Milling grade inserts offer improved performance in tough and demanding steel milling operations - purpose designed for modern machining conditions where predictability and security are vital
Indexable inserts cover iron and steel machining
(February 2006)
Indexable insert range now has the addition of inserts for turning steel - to complement the existing range for machining cast iron - and are also available for milling in cast iron and steel
End mills cut steel at 250m/min
(February 2006)
Among new tooling on display at the UK's Midlands Manufacturing will be a range of solid carbide end mills that allow cutting speeds of up to 250m/min and feedrates up to 0.55mm/tooth in steel
Latest technology carbide tooling launched
(January 2006)
Sintered carbide cutting tools, including the latest CVD coating technology, a novel parting and grooving system and high performance CVD milling system will be shown at MACH 2006
Drill range given more feed rates and shank sizes
(November 2005)
When Sandvik Coromant recently introduced CoroDrill 880 it was perceived as a giant leap in short hole drilling
Solid carbide milling cutters priced competitively
(November 2005)
A high value milling cutter range - designed for high metal removal rates - feature a unique design that reduces vibration with corresponding reductions in noise when machining the workpiece
Tooling line improves job shops' throughput
(September 2005)
Six new grades are designed to perform turning, milling and holemaking applications across a variety of workpiece materials and improve throughput in jobbing shops
Inserts set to improve steel turning capability
(September 2005)
Inserts have regularly achieved up to 75% more components per edge than competitor products, when turning cast iron, are now available for turning steel components
News on the Pokolm indexable insert cutters from WNT (UK)
(September 2005)
Having started life in 1989 as a specialist manufacturer of press tools Vision Toolmaking has gradually diversified to such a level that press tools are only a small part of its business
Ripper cutters solve thin-wall SS milling problem
(August 2005)
Powdered steel ripper cutters solved the problem of machining thin-walled stainless steel components without generating excessive vibration that would otherwise fail tooling
Indexing reamer has 2 micron repeat accuracy
(June 2005)
The latest generation of high performance reaming tools combine levels of accuracy and surface finish with ease of adjustment and cost savings not previously available
Stable cutting edges master CI inclusions
(May 2005)
Cutting edge geometry that features a strong bevel edge overcomes the problem of face-milling and machining cast iron with inclusions and hard steel materials
Tools changed on mill/turn without removing driver
(April 2005)
Tool holding system for mill/turn centres allows a tool change to be made in a few seconds, without having to remove the driven tool from the machine turret
News on the Indexable insert and solid carbide, single point c from WNT (UK)
(February 2005)
Indexable insert and solid carbide, single point cutters, with through tool coolant, cut internal threads from M4 to M20 in left or right hand formats up to 3 x diameter in length
Five tooling developments up productivity
(December 2004)
Five developments for drilling and boring holes in fewer passes, with chamfers, at faster feed rates, for a greater size range and on more machines, have been introduced
Indexable inset mill cuts tool steel much faster
(December 2004)
Uprated CAM software and an indexable insert end mill are machining tool steel guides for rubber extrusion lines five times faster than multiple pass milling techniques used before
New modular drill sees wider range
(November 2004)
The internally cooled modular drill Alpha Point is now available in the diameter range from 12 to 31.5 mm and for holes with a depth of 3xd, 5xd and 7xd
Shrink-fit toolholders and boring heads extended
(November 2004)
Additions have been made to a shrink-fit toolholder line and a range of balancable boring heads to greatly enhance productivity and reduce cycle times at high speeds
Cutters offer stable high feed per tooth usage
(June 2004)
Among several advantages offered by indexable insert and solid carbide milling cutters is an insert seat that provides support and excellent stability in high feed per tooth applications
Book covers machining operations in depth
(June 2004)
Comprehensive reference contains in depth coverage of machining operations (including nontraditional topics such as micromachining with lasers, EDM, superfinishing and water jet cutting
Face milling system is cost-efficient
(April 2004)
Face milling system is a cost-efficient option for machining steel and cast iron materials, such as grey iron, ductile and vermicular graphite cast irons
News on the Indexable insert ball nose end mill M270 from Kennametal UK
(April 2004)
Efficient indexable ball nose end mill is for finish machining hardened components of steel and chilled cast iron up to 64 HRC in less time and at lower cost
Twin-spindle VTLs machine knuckles accurately
(February 2004)
Weight and eccentricity of automotive knuckles determined they had to be machined in a vertical turning lathe cell to reliably achieve the close machining accuracies required
Tooling inserts cut steel up to twice as fast
(February 2004)
Machining times on steel workpieces can now be up to twice as fast with a tool programme being displayed at MACH 2004 alongside tool mangement systems and tool regrinding machines