Dapra Corp.
Bloomfield, CT 06002 0260
Aug 25, 2008 Available in T or D variations, CNC-pressed Toroid inserts have shock-absorbing cutting edge designed to handle heavy chip loads. Products offer heat absorption capabilities and are designed to promote extended tool life. Positive top rake reduces cutting forces and torque. T-land offers reinforced cutting edge for steels, irons, and hard milling, while dished face provides high-positive cutting edge for stainless steels, high-temperature alloys, and gummy materials.

Sumitomo Electric Carbide
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Aug 08, 2008 Featuring wear resistant properties, Polycrystalline Diamond Grade DA1000 excels in machining of non-ferrous materials, especially aluminum. It comes standard with NF style tip and is available in geometries for turning and milling applications.

CIMtek Group
Elgin, IL 60124
Aug 07, 2008 Combining PCD diamond tooling with 7-axis laser technology, TiroWave® 3D Chip Breakers are suitable for machining aluminum alloys, magnesium alloys, all non-ferrous materials, composites, reinforced plastics, and materials with abrasive binders. Chip breaker and cutting edge are laser-made, preventing cutting materials from adhering to tool edge. TiroWave® is available in all ANSI and ISO styles, including 80º, 55º, 30º, square, triangle, and round inserts.

Lee Company, The
Westbrook, CT 06498 0424
Aug 06, 2008 Weighing 6 g, Model 281 Zero Leak PRI is designed for thermal relief and low flow hydraulic pressure relief applications where zero leakage is needed. Flow rates range from few mLs per minute for thermal relief applications and up to 250 mL/min for low flow pressure relief applications. Working temperature is -65 to +275ºF, while cracking pressure is preset with capabilities ranging from 1,300-4,700 psid.

Sandvik Coromant Co.
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Jul 11, 2008 For wear resistance necessary to mill hardened steel, GC1010 features thin PVD coating combined with fine-grained hard substrate, providing sustained surface finish and tight tolerances during long cutting cycles. Insert excels in processes ranging from roughing to finishing of tool steels, ISO-H hardened steels, and ISO-P steels. It can also be used to optimize productivity in finishing of ISO-K cast irons.

Harting KGaA
  Germany
Jun 02, 2008 Providing safety for extreme applications in industry and transportation, Han® 4 A insert includes Han-Quick Lock® connection technique that facilitates termination without need for any special tool. Insert offers vibration secure connection.

Kennametal, Inc.
Latrobe, PA 15650-0231
May 28, 2008 Developed for KENNA PERFECT turning system, UP Turning Inserts provide soft cutting action and large rake angle, which minimizes cutting resistance, optimizing surface finish on parts and extending tool life. Geometry optimizes resistance to depth-of-cut notching. Available in KC9225(TM), KC9240(TM), and KC5010(TM) grades, inserts are recommended for medical and food industries as well as flange manufacturing, chemical industry, and oil and petrochemical businesses.

Kennametal, Inc.
Latrobe, PA 15650-0231
May 15, 2008 KC9225(TM) inserts reduce chip hammering and built-up edge conditions, preventing insert damage in applications demanding continuous to lightly interrupted cuts at high cutting speeds. Deformation resistance combined with sharp cutting edges makes units suitable for machining austenitic stainless steels, when machining at speeds in excess of 550 sfm. Applications include medical and food industries, flange manufacturing, chemical industry, and oil and petrochemical businesses.

Sandvik Coromant Co.
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Apr 11, 2008 Providing high metal removal rates and process stability in steel turning applications, Model GC4205 offers roughing to medium- and semi-finishing, and is designed for applications where high cutting temperatures are generated. It includes option for turning hard materials with HB greater than 270, and allows cutting speeds of more than 800 fpm. Unit features improved crater wear and plastic deformation resistance.

Gleason Corp.
Rochester, NY 14692 2970
Apr 01, 2008 Employing carbide substrates and coatings, OPTI-CUT(TM) Series is designed for gear gashing, shaping, and hobbing. Wear is accommodated by indexing inserts to new cutting edge, with 4 edges available before insert needs to be replaced. For secure clamping, insert screw clamping system uses angled clamping screws rather than screws that clamp at right angles to insert. Cutters are suited for industries where large cylindrical gears are used including mining and power generation.

Big Kaiser Precision Tooling, Inc.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Mar 31, 2008 Expanding capabilities in multi-functional milling, Straight Shank FCR optimizes ramping as well as helical-, shoulder-, and plunge-milling operations. Sharp cutting edges of indexable insert retain strength due to eccentric relief angle for each cutter diameter. Straight Shank FCR is available in ¾, 1, and 1¼ in. shank diameters.

Sumitomo Electric Carbide
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Mar 21, 2008 Featuring Super ZX multi-layered coating, AC510U and AC520U are available in both molded and ground insert types. Coating consists of ultra-thin layers of TiAln and AlCrn, alternately stacked up to 1,000 layers for wear resistance. AC510U grade is suited for finish turning of exotic materials, while AC520U is intended for roughing and medium cut machining applications.

HARTING, Inc. Of North America
Elgin, IL 60123 5538
Mar 19, 2008 Able to be combined with wide range of Han 3A hoods and housings, Han® Q2/0 insert enables termination for wires from 12-10 AWG. Device features 2 + PE contact configuration complemented by coding system that prevents incorrect mating. Designed to withstand up to 830 V, it is suited for applications found in decentralized power supplies, lighting and signaling equipment, and with photovoltaic systems.

HARTING, Inc. Of North America
Elgin, IL 60123 5538
Mar 19, 2008 HARTING PushPull LC Duplex integrates PushPull technology with inserts for fiber optic systems. Integration of standard LC fiber optic connectors, in single-mode and multimode, is suitable for harsh outdoor environments. Robust interfaces also offer vibration and IP 67/65 protection as standard. Connectors are suited for applications such as FTTA (Fiber To The Antenna), FTTH (Fiber To The Home), or WiMAX.

Sumitomo Electric Carbide
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Mar 04, 2008 Comprised of 2 coating layers over hard carbide substrate, wear-resistant AC410K grade is available in positive and negative insert styles to respectively cover light- to medium-duty and light- to rough-cutting applications. Inner Super FF Alumina layer provides thermal resistance, while outer Super FF TiCN layer offers chipping resistance. Both provide peeling resistance and lend to overall insert stability during continuous to light-interrupted machining of gray/ductile cast iron.

NIBCO, Inc.
Elkhart, IN 46516
Feb 26, 2008 Designed to attach hanger rods or seismic bracing attachments in metal deck formed concrete, Figure 150 Wing-It deck insert features steel flange nut that bites into metal decks to ensure no tipping of anchor, before or during concrete pour. It attaches to various shaped holes including cut, drilled, punched or burned hanger rods and is available in sizes ranging from 3/8 to 7/8 in. It can be converted from female coupling attachment to male stud attachment once installed.

Allegheny Technologies Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Dec 19, 2007 Available in grade SP0819, 4E Aerospace Turning Geometry meets demands of machining aerospace components manufactured from High Nickel, High Cobalt, and Titanium-based alloys. Construction includes approved aerospace substrate and Nano TiAIN layer PVD coating. Combination of coating with micro-grain carbide substrate promotes heat- and wear-resistance in high-temperature alloy machining, while reinforced chipbreaker profile with positive cutting action minimizes built-up edge.

Sandvik Coromant Co.
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Dec 10, 2007 General-purpose grade GC1125 is designed for use in parting, grooving, turning, and profiling operations across wide geometry range. Suited for applications involving steel and stainless steels as well as cast iron and heat-resistant super alloys, solution enables machine shops to perform variety of machining operations. PVD coating with multi-TiAIN layers combines with fine-grained substrate to deliver optimal application area and capacity to handle cutting data.

Slater Tools, Inc.
Clinton Township, MI 48038 1554
Nov 13, 2007 Available for all Rotary Broaching Tool Holders, hexalobular inserts can be used on lathe, horizontal or vertical mill, or screw machine to create hexagon, square, and other polygon forms in precision metal products. Available in custom lengths, including 28 mm, broaches can be produced from hardened high-speed M2 steel, PM4, or T15 cobalt. They are useful in aircraft applications and in medical applications, such as manufacture of bone screws.

Kennametal Inc., Advanced Materials Div.
Latrobe, PA 15650-0231
Oct 31, 2007 KY4300(TM) cutting ceramic inserts exhibit high-temperature strength and hardness suited for aerospace parts-machining applications involving Inconel, Stellite, Waspalloy, Hastelloy, and other high-temperature alloys. Composed of aluminum oxide reinforced with silicon carbide whiskers, products can promote optimal surface finishes at lower cutting forces. They are also suited for use in automotive industry and roll products segment.