Dapra Corporation    Bloomfield, CT 06002
Sep 27, 2004 Featuring computer-designed wiper geometry, Series APET and XPET allow aggressive material removal rates. Series APET is intended for milling most steels and cast irons, while Series XPET is suited for nonferrous materials such as stainless steels, copper alloys, and aluminum. Both types are effective when used with HREM helical roughing end mills, which are available in 1, 1¼, and 1½ in. cutting diameters and are suited for square shoulder roughing applications.

Seco-Carboloy    Warren, MI 48089
Sep 15, 2004 Used in semifinishing to heavy roughing operations, R218.20 indexable insert has rigid design with 2 effective teeth. Body incorporates pocket seat with tenon to avoid stress on locking screw, and radius chip space that strengthens cutter center. Available in 0.625–2.00 in. dia sizes with various shank styles, cutter is available with ME and M insert geometries. Inserts have helical curved edge that provides constant cutting rake all along edge.

Seco-Carboloy    Warren, MI 48089
Sep 15, 2004 Suited for steel turning, TP3000 grade insert incorporates smooth, hard coating composed of alpha alumina material with extremely fine grain structure. Smoothness helps avoid built-up edge common in machining stainless materials. Product is suited for difficult machining applications such as heavy roughing, interrupted cuts, heavy feed rates, and workpiece materials with uneven machinability between different material batches.

Valenite, Inc.    Madison Heights, MI 48071 9636
Sep 13, 2004 ValMILLâ„¢ V555 Series inserts feature pentagonal shape with 5 cutting edges. Available in 6 cutter body diameters from 2–6 inches, products require 4–9 inserts each. Recommended max rpm ranges from 19,000–9,000, and depth of cut is 0.200 in. Suited for roughing, semi-finishing, and finish face or surface milling applications, face mills deliver consistent dimensional and surface qualities to parts. Inserts, mounted in cutter body, develop ~25° effective cutting angle.

Sumitomo Electric Carbide    Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Aug 30, 2004 SumiNotch Inserts feature Grade EH510V, which is capable of performing continuous cuts, as well as finishing light to medium-light interrupted cuts. Grade EH510V can machine exotic materials, including heat-resistant steels, titanium alloys, N, Fe, and Co-based alloys. V coating contributes to continuous cutting capability and tool wear resistance. Available in 16 grooving widths, inserts can be accommodated by industry-standard toolholders and boring bars.

LMT-Fette    Cleveland, OH 44135
Aug 24, 2004 Designed for use on complex contoured workpieces, WPR-D Insert has free cutting geometry and helical cutting edge that results in incremental entry of cutter, reducing vibration for soft, peeling cut. Due to penetration, cutting edges are always under load for increased stability and further reduced vibration. Equal cutting forces enable milling operations with greater chipping depth and higher chip removal rates with less wear.

PennEngineering® (Penn Engineering)    Danboro, PA 18916
Aug 16, 2004 Atlas(TM) Plus+Tite(TM) threaded steel inserts feature prebulbed slotted body design suited for insertion into metal and non-metal sheets as thin as .020 in. During installation, all 4 sides fold down to securely grip backside of sheet. Self-locating shoulder prevents radial play. Inserts provide permanent threads for blind attachment applications. They are available with internal formed threads in sizes from ¼-20 to 5/16-18 and M6-M8.

LMT-Fette    Cleveland, OH 44135
Aug 12, 2004 Univex Premium Series features high positive geometry and unequal pitch for true 90° design. Offered in both 11 and 17 mm lengths with variety of corner radii, indexable inserts have nickel-plated bodies and thru-the-tool coolant supply. Range of coatings and grades are available to meet specific application needs. Series includes face mills, Weldon shank endmills, and extra length cylindrical shanks.

HellermannTyton    Milwaukee, WI 53224
Aug 09, 2004 Rack-Snap inserts on preassembled patch panels, available in 24- and 48-port configurations, allow patch panels to be taken out of box and snapped directly into cabinet. Inserts are re-useable on all standard rack unit sizes and fit into most EIA 310-D standard racks or cabinets with square holes.

LMT-Fette    Cleveland, OH 44135
Aug 03, 2004 Based on variation of conventional trigon-shaped carbide insert, Pentatec Indexable Carbide Turning Tool is capable of drilling holes down to .315 in. Helical geometry and large, single helical flute maximize chip evacuation. Insert can machine carbon and alloy steels, aluminum, stainless steel, and cast iron. In typical application, Pentatec can drill small hole; rough, finish, and chamfer bore; then rough and finish-turn OD of work piece face.

Sumitomo Electric Carbide    Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Aug 02, 2004 Series BN700 features high content of CBN, resulting in hard edge, wear-resistance, and anti-chipping characteristics. Geometries are multi-cornered with numbered edges for ease in indexing. All inserts are manufactured with precision-ground tolerances. Edge preparation choices include wiper, honed, and no edge prep.

MRC Bearings    Lansdale, PA 19446
Jun 23, 2004 Offered with shaft dia from ¾ to 1-15/16 in, bearing units have integrated inserts with set-screw locking capabilities to prevent rotation in housing. Hi-Temperature model has 316 stainless steel inner rings with 304 stainless outer rings to withstand temperatures up to 500°F. Submersible model features 316 stainless steel inner sleeves and polymer outer rings to resist corrosion and wear. Units meet USDA approval for meat, poultry, and dairy applications.

Sandvik Coromant Co.    Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Apr 30, 2004 CoroTurn XS tooling solutions for internal turning, grooving, and threading, are designed for small part machining. Program is comprised of 4 sizes: CXS-04, -05, -06 and –07. Each includes inserts of varying length that fit into boring bars with internal cutting fluid supply directed at cutting edge via 2 nozzles to ensure chip evacuation and sufficient cooling. Boring bars range from 10–25.4 mm dia.

Kennametal Inc., Advanced Materials Div.    Latrobe, PA 15650-0231
Apr 06, 2004 PVD-coated insert grades KC5510 and KC5525 enable cutting speeds of 300-400 surface feet per minute (sfm) on Inconel 718. Grade KC5510 is fine-grained tungsten carbide with substrate that has 6% cobalt for deformation resistance, while KC5525 has 10% cobalt fine-grain tungsten carbide substrate for added security in interrupted cuts. Available in square; 35°, 55°, and 80° diamond; and trigon styles, insert sizes range from 3/8-3/4 in. inscribed circle.

PennEngineering® (Penn Engineering)    Danboro, PA 18916
Mar 04, 2004 Triangular-shaped, brass DeltaForm(TM) Inserts for plastics offer alternative to traditional inserts or thread-forming screws. Retention barbs facilitate insertion in round holes and prevent spin upon installation. Flange tabs on either end orient insert in hole before installation and form flush surface with plastic component when installation is complete. With thread size of #6-32, inserts are available loose or on carrier strip to accommodate handling requirements.

Yardley Products Corp.    Yardley, PA 19067 8357
Feb 23, 2004 Zap-Serts are threaded inserts for multiple insertion applications in plastics and thermoplastics. With identical leads at both ends, fasteners may be positioned for acceptance by high-speed automated machinery. Solid brass units feature radial barbs that resist pull-out and torque. Thread sizes range from 4-40 in. to 5/16-18 in. and M3 to M8. Custom sizes are available in most user-specified materials.

Emuge Corp.    West Boylston, MA 01583-2121
Feb 06, 2004 Capable of aggressive material removal, Time-S inserts feature stable, precision-manufactured cutter bodies and inserts with blended double-radius cutting edge. Design provides optimum distribution of cutting forces along entire cutting edge, minimizing vibration and ensuring smooth free-cutting at chip loads of up to .100 in. per tooth. Steel removal rates exceed 150 in.³/min using 80 mm tool, and only limit is max feed rate of machine tool.

Biotech Solutions    Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054
Jan 21, 2004 With push-point design that provides sample access down to 10 µL, 0.7 and 1.0 mL Glass Tapered Inserts are available assembled in 96-Square Deep Well Polypropylene Microplates. Inserts and plate can be autoclaved, offer thermal stability and chemical resistance, and can be used with shakers and vortexers. Microplates assembled with 0.7 mL or 1.0 mL inserts can be sealed with respective 96-Square or 96-Round Well Molded PTFE/Silicone or Silicone Only Liners.

UFP Technologies, Inc.    Georgetown, MA 01833 2107
Jan 19, 2004 Custom Case Inserts are offered in molded and fabricated foams, thermoformed plastics, laminated composites, and conductive materials. One-piece design is CNC-machined and available in multiple cavity depths. Inserts are suited for surgical instruments, customized repair kits, electronic parts, emergency response equipment, field maintenance tools, sales samples, and portable office applications.

Seco Tools Inc    Troy, MI 48083
Jan 12, 2004 Series CBN350 Solid Inserts, available in round or square shaped models, offer reduced chipping and edge flaking in difficult-to-machine materials. Able to perform at fast feed rates and low cutting speeds, inserts are suited for machining chilled or white cast irons and manganese steel components.