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Walter GB
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The Courtyard Buntsford Gate
Bromsgrove
B60 3DJ
UK
Telephone: (UK) +44 1527 839450
http://www.walter-ag.de
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Listing of all 122 news releases from Walter GB:
Coated indexable inserts take interrupted cuts
Walter GB said that by using its Tiger PVD aluminium oxide coating allows ISO indexable inserts for turning to withstand interrupted cutting on low- and high-alloy steels.
News from Walter GB (12 May 2008)
Walter CI and steel turning insert lasts longer
Latest developments in the production of carbide substrates and coatings have enabled Walter to offer a turning insert with longer tool life for cutting cast irons and hardened steels.
News from Walter GB (11 April 2008)
Turning inserts offer more components/edge
What is claimed to be the world's first PVD aluminium oxide coated carbide that offers up to 75% more components per edge, versus competing inserts, is now available for turning.
News from Walter GB ( 5 March 2008)
Cutting-off system processes small parts on lathes
Based on existing 16mm long double-edged grooving inserts, a special cutting-off system is designed to work small parts on Swiss-type machines or standard lathes.
News from Walter GB ( 4 March 2008)
Turning insert offers double the cutting edges
A double-sided indexable insert combines the advantages of positive and negative inserts and offers tool life savings of up to 30% and a 10% drop in required spindle power.
News from Walter GB (27 February 2008)
Metal cutting tools go on display at MACH 2008
On show at MACH 2008 for the first time in the UK will be indexable cutting tools for turning, milling, drilling, boring and reaming, solid carbide and high-speed steel drills, taps and end mills.
News from Walter GB (24 January 2008)
Solid carbide tools tap short-chipping castings
For the tapping of short-chipping cast materials (such as GG25, GJV450 and AlSi alloys) as used in the automotive sector, solid carbide taps produce low lying threads.
News from Walter GB (11 January 2008)
Metal cutting tooling inserts last longer
User application article Inserts used in a variety of operations regularly achieves up to 75% more components per edge than competitor products owing to a high resistance to flank wear, cratering and thermal cracking.
News from Walter GB (24 December 2007)
Steel turning tool insert grades extended
Developing a range of turning inserts to meet every steel turning job from roughing through to finishing, Walter GB has added on inserts for finishing and rough/medium turning.
News from Walter GB (26 November 2007)
TiN coated machine thread taps are cooled
For threading holes up M36, a range of TiN-coated machine taps feature axial internal cooling for process-secure tapping of steels as well as short-chipping cast iron, AlSi and CU alloys.
News from Walter GB (19 November 2007)
PVD inserts mill of SS, titanium, Ni alloys
A high-speed milling cutter fitted with trigon inserts can be supplied with PVD Tiger.tec inserts grades for milling stainless steel, titanium and nickel-based alloys.
News from Walter GB (12 November 2007)
Double output on hard-to-drill metals
The Titex Alpha Ni drill from Walter-Titex-Prototyp was developed for efficient machining of hard-to-machine resistant Ni-based alloys such as Inconel 718, doubling the number of workpieces produced.
News from Walter GB (10 May 2007)
Drill deep holes without 'pecking' the feeds
A solid carbide twist drill offers productivity gains of up to six times higher than conventional deep hole drills in steel and cast irons, non-ferrous materials, stainless steel and titanium alloys.
News from Walter GB (11 April 2007)
Cutting tools supplier names engineering manager
As Walter GB's engineering manager, Nick Welsman will support sales of cutting tools for turning, milling, drilling, boring and reaming, as well as solid carbide and HSS drills, taps and end mills.
News from Walter GB (30 March 2007)
Three metal cutting tool brands merged
Three cutting tool brands merged Walter GB and Titex-Prototyp UK have combined the Walter-Titex-Prototyp tooling brands into a single sales organisation based at a new UK headquarters.
News from Walter GB ( 3 January 2007)
Drill with carbide coated inserts extends life
User application article 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.
News from Walter GB ( 1 January 2007)
PVD coated inserts cut drilling cycles
User application article 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.
News from Walter GB (15 December 2006)
Tooling company moves UK location
Tooling specialist Walter GB has moved from Redditch to new premises at Bromsgrove, now having purpose-designed offices, sales and administration areas.
News from Walter GB (23 November 2006)
Tool inserts boost cast iron drilling/boring
For drilling and boring cast irons, cutting tool inserts boost production rates and reduce non-productive time and regularly achieve up to 75% more components/edge than competing products.
News from Walter GB (18 September 2006)
Milling tough Ni and Cr alloy steel moulds
User application article A 66mm diameter button cutter and a 25mm diameter ball nose cutter for finishing routines are successfully machining 25% Cr and 20% Ni heat-resistant tool steel moulds (male and female).
News from Walter GB (25 August 2006)
Latest carbide tooling reduces rail machining
Larger shoulder milling cutter inserts released
PVD Aluminium oxide coated insert wins award
Face-mill change reduces cycle times by 26%
Inserts provide 75% more components per edge
Carbide milling cutter for aluminium machining
Carbide inserts, drills double metalcutting speeds
Milling cutter reduces Al cycle times by 60%
Indexable inserts machine cast iron and steel
Turn standard tools into multi-tasking turret
Indexable inserts cover iron and steel machining
Precision boring heads machine up to 6D
Compact toolholders offer stability, accuracy
Measuring machines and grinders available
Grinding and measuring machines change address
Two-edged grooving inserts can face, turn
Inserts set to improve steel turning capability
Saw blade grinders' versatility improved
PVD Al2O3 coated inserts boost performance by 75%
Improved lenses improve tool inspection accuracy
Toolmaker invests in CNC grinding and measurement
Tool measuring machine boosts capability
5-axis tool and cutter grinding enhanced
CNC tool grinder counteracts skills shortages
CNC grinder reduces waiting time for 'specials'
Tool management Website homepage updated
Stable cutting edges master CI inclusions
Modern CNC tool grinders ensure prosperity
Tool and cutter grinding performed overnight
Facing insert design mills difficult materials
Tool grinder cuts batch time from week to weekend
Five-axis grinder cuts 30% off cycle times
Walter GB gets 2005 off to 'flying start'
Woodworking tool maker uses latest CNC machines
5-axis tool grinder machines bodies too
Tool data management system integrated with CADCAM
Tool grinder wins selection after MACH show
Koerber Schleifring takes over Walter grinding
Tool and cutter grinder opens up regrind market
Latest tool and cutter grinders do not let down
Indexable turning inserts perform interrupted cuts
Toolmaker increses CNC tool grinding investments
Advanced CNC tool and cutter grinder added
Walter sells its grinding and measuring activities
Latest controls raise saw blade grinding outputs
Inserts show productivity gain of 400% in steels
UK orders on the way up raise MACH prospects
Tool grinders keep toolmaker on its critical path
Control and software speed tool inspection
Tooling inserts cut steel up to twice as fast
Direct linear drives contribute to 50% output gain
Software speeds tool grinding routines
Five-axis tool grinder gives 50% more productivity
Coated inserts doubled turning life on cast irons
Universal quick change tooling system extended
Tap holder eliminates synchronisation errors
Technical director becomes managing director
Tool grinder offers 50% productivity gains
Five axes tool grinder has simplified programming
Control enhancements speed up tool checks
Enhancements speed tool and cutter grinding
Saw blade grinder has easy-to-use software
Saw blade grinder runs unattended, ups quality
CNC saw blade grinder is 30 per cent faster
Grinding machine builder uses single tool supplier
Saw blade companies have to invest in CNC
Toolmaker's end-of-year figures are good
Know where the tooling is, and doing its job
Third CNC saw blade grinder added
Five-axis tool grinder maintains competitive edge
Five-axis grinders boost tooling output
Saw doctor revitalises blades in 'lights out'
Software speeds up saw blade grinding routines
Investment in tool and cutter grinding rewarding
Modern tooling systems help cut cycles by 70%
Tool management system links to CATIA
Colour coding identifies inserts application
Inserts optimise feeds and speeds and double life
CNC tool and cutter grinder reduces turnround time
Bespoke special tools delivered in two weeks
Tooling demands called for another grinder
Grind PCD and HSS tools in one machine
Inserts replace HSS rippers to up productivity
Milling cutter change speeds spar machining
12,000 tooling products are now on line
Inserts achieve 75% more components per edge in CI
Tool grinder meets rising aerospace demand
Circular saws ground under 'lights out' conditions
Cameras measure tooling without touching
Side and face cutter is a flexible slot miller
Yardley Tools steps into CNC grinding
Saw doctor offers longer blade life
New drills offer high penetration rates
Tool regrinder upholds world reputation
Drills offer price-to-performance benefits
Remote diagnostics benefit supplier and user
Cameras check production tooling
Free software with Helitronic MiniPower system
Software saves on cutting tool design
Cut those tool measurement cycle times
Saw blade regrinder measures blades itself
Sub-contractor Marlor installs fifth Walter
