Iscar adds TOGT inserts with GF chip formers to deep drilling line - iscar grooving insert

At the Iscar stand, which will emphasise the theme ‘Machining Intelligently’, leading-edge tools will be displayed. These tools help customers adapt to high-speed and high-feed machining, minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) and other modern machining strategies. Iscar continues to expand its existing array of products, which have established many benchmarks in the global metalworking industry.

Tooling manufacturer, Horn has introduced a new carbide insert grade, SG66, for turning components from steel that has been case hardened to 58 HRC.

The NeoMill-Alu-QBig indexable insert milling cutter from Mapal stands for top performance in high-volume milling of aluminium. The tool manufacturer thus offers a very economical solution for use on high-performance machines, such as those found primarily in the aerospace industry.

Dimensional accuracy, stability and process reliability are assured, as the torque generated during machining is dissipated into the body. Horn offers two body types, the first having a cutting edge diameter of 100mm. It is equipped with 14 type 406 indexable inserts, which produce seven effective cuts ranging from 9.6mm to a maximum of 12.9mm wide. Milling depth is up to 20mm.

The successful 406 and 409 type indexable inserts have been chosen for the application. They are precision ground and achieve outstanding surface quality at the base of the groove and on the flanks. Double positive axial and radial rake angles ensure a soft cut. The tangentially screwed cutting insert's trailing chamfer produces a secondary cutting edge, resulting in outstanding machined surfaces. An additional free-form surface chamfer provides a stable wedge angle and very smooth milling.

The second body type is equipped with 12 cutting inserts of type 409 and has a cutting edge diameter of 125mm. On this tool, the cutting width with six effective cuts can be adjusted between 12.9mm and 18.8mm. Maximum milling depth is 32.5mm.

The new tools focus on increased productivity with smart insert locking mechanisms, which, therefore, create a more stable machining process. Iscar has responded to the new market demands that resulted from the trend toward high-speed machining and mill-turn machining centers, with upgrades in both tools and insert geometries, leading to less machine downtime and less labour.

• Dove IQ Turn: An innovative dovetail pocket combined with a lever clamping mechanism provides very firm and rigid insert clamping for heavy turning. • Dove IQ Grip: This line of tools has a unique frontal locking mechanism designed for deep heavy grooving applications with unobstructed chip flow. • Penta IQ Grip: This remarkable design of small pentagonal inserts with five cutting edges is intended for deeper and more accurate grooving and parting applications. • Heli IQ Mill 390: Milling inserts with three cutting edges and advanced cutting geometries function with reduced cutting forces and lower power consumption. This is an economical advantage vs. inserts with two edges. • Dove IQ Mill: Milling insert features a unique design with 8 cutting edges for a wide range of 45o face milling applications, roughing and finishing operations on a wide range of materials. • FlashTurn: A wide range of IsoTurn small size inserts that provide an economical advantage regarding cost per cutting edge. They are available in a wide range of geometries, corner radii, chipformers and the most advanced carbide grades. • Deca IQ Thread: This unique geometry is a 16mm round insert with five double-sided corners that provide 10 cutting corners. The new geometry provides the most economical price per threading corner compared to three cornered laydown inserts. • Do-Grip Jet Line: The coolant stream of the JHP (high-pressure) tools is directed precisely between the insert rake face and the flowing chip. This results in superb chip evacuation which provides extended tool life. • Cham IQ Drill 700: Features a unique design, utilising the carbide flexibility for self-locking, eliminating the need for clamping accessories. Extremely accurate and provides high cylindricity due to an advanced self-centering edge geometry. • SumoCham IQ: Expanded SumoCham drilling head options, featuring a revolutionary drilling head geometry that features concave cutting edges which substantially enhance the self-centering capability of the drill. No pilot hole is necessary. • Sumo Unicham: Drills without a flange, for adjustable protrusion lengths and chamfering operations by using the standard ChamRing modular chamfering drill holders. • SumoGun: Based on the SUMOCHAM insert geometry, for deep drilling applications of a diameter range of 10 to 25.9mm (total length of up to 800mm). SumoGun enables replacement of the drilling head inside the machine – no need to remove the drill for head indexing. • OneTap: A new family of taps that feature an optimised cutting geometry for universal use on all types of materials. • Tang-Grip IQ: Single-ended parting inserts with an unbeatable clamping method featuring a flat blade, thus eliminating chip obstruction. • Swisscut Innoval: Upgraded SwissCut line with new inserts that feature an innovative oval-shaped hole. The new clamping design uses a special screw that can be accessed and operated from both tool sides, preventing the risk of falling parts. • MillShred P290: The ideal solution for machining very high shoulders. The tools and wavy edged inserts reduce chatter and enable optimal machining for a large variety of materials. • Helido 690 Line: New family of tools for 90°milling. The H690 features a triangular insert with six helical right-hand cutting edges. The helical design provides extremely high durability and very stable performance. • SPINJET: Coolant-driven HSM spindles 20 000, 30 000 and 40 000 rpm for small diameter tools.

The Boeing X-37B spaceplane is to begin executing a series of novel manoeuvres, called aerobraking, to change its orbit around Earth, the US Space Force has announced.

In celebration of World Space Week, Space-Comm Expo has announced visitor registration is now officially live and open for the London ExCeL, event, running 11-12 March 2025.

Babcock International Group (Babcock), the defence company, has been awarded a two-year contract extension by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to continue to provide technical support services across the UK armed forces.

Walter has now launched its new X·treme Evo Plus drill from the DC180 Supreme product family that is now available up to 8XD for the first time.

A new side milling cutter for stepless adjustment of groove width has been introduced by Paul Horn, and is available through the firm's UK subsidiary, Horn Cutting Tools, Ringwood. The milling body features a central sleeve that enables the required groove width to be adjusted easily on a pre-setter.

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In today’s economy with tight resources, lean operations and challenging demands, manufacturers need more support from their supply partners. The new innovative tool families, under the IQ Startup campaign, assist the user to increase profitability by employing leading-edge engineering solutions. These new Iscar tools will enable manufacturers to continue to improve their efficiency in metalworking by using modern machining strategies.

Dimensional accuracy, stability and process reliability are assured, as the torque generated during machining is dissipated into the body. Horn offers two body types, the first having a cutting edge diameter of 100mm. It is equipped with 14 type 406 indexable inserts, which produce seven effective cuts ranging from 9.6mm to a maximum of 12.9mm wide. Milling depth is up to 20mm. The second body type is equipped with 12 cutting inserts of type 409 and has a cutting edge diameter of 125mm. On this tool, the cutting width with six effective cuts can be adjusted between 12.9mm and 18.8mm. Maximum milling depth is 32.5mm. The successful 406 and 409 type indexable inserts have been chosen for the application. They are precision ground and achieve outstanding surface quality at the base of the groove and on the flanks. Double positive axial and radial rake angles ensure a soft cut. The tangentially screwed cutting insert's trailing chamfer produces a secondary cutting edge, resulting in outstanding machined surfaces. An additional free-form surface chamfer provides a stable wedge angle and very smooth milling. www.phorn.co.uk

Iscar strives to work closely with customers, not only to develop new technologies that meet emerging needs, but also to maximise the value of investments in modern machinery by increasing equipment utilisation and optimising performance. Iscar’s IQ STARTUP tools and inserts are well-suited for the new generation of machining centers, enabling high feeds and speeds for highly productive machining operations. These tools are a part of Iscar’s commitment to the ongoing success of its customers.