Kennametal Inc., Advanced Materials Div.    Latrobe, PA 15650-0231
Jan 24, 2003 Kyon 1540 sialon (silicon nitride/aluminum oxide/aluminum nitride) ceramic grade handles roughing through finishing processes on cobalt-, iron-, and nickel-based high-temperature alloys. Formulated from 30% alpha and 70% beta sialon, product is offered in round, square, diamond, and triangle negative insert geometries as well as v-bottom round positive insert geometries. Styles are also available without holes.

Seco Tools Inc    Troy, MI 48083
Jan 17, 2003 PVD-coated solid PCBN inserts maximize metal removal at high speeds while maintaining tolerance and surface finish. Solid PCBN inserts in PVD-coated 100P and 300P or uncoated CBN100 and CBN300 come in positive/negative styles. Multi-tipped CBN10 inserts come in positive/negative styles in 2- or 3-cornered versions. Size 13 mm multi-direction turning models in CBN10 or CBN20 perform internal and face grooving. Wiper inserts come in single or multi-tipped style in grades CBN10 and CBN PVD-coated 100P and 300P.

Mencom Corporation    Oakwood, GA 30566
Jan 15, 2003 ILME 16 Amp Insert models CNEF and CNEM 06-24 T offer captive wire protection system and fluted wire openings. Products utilize combination Phillips Slot Screws within screw area. Units aid in wire insertion because wire protection plate will not drop down. Inserts, able to accommodate oversized ferrules, may be used with any screwdriver including large and power screwdrivers.

Seco Tools Inc    Troy, MI 48083
Jan 06, 2003 Negative C- and D-style pin-type, double-sided inserts are offered in chipbreaker M3 for general finishing purposes; or MF2 for high-accuracy applications. Both come in grades TP1000 or TP2000. Positive W- and T-style inserts are offered in chipbreaker F1 for high-feed finishing with low cutting forces. T-style comes in grade TP100 or TP2000 and W-style comes in TP2000 only. Geometry WZ is available in PCBN-grade CBN300 for finishing of pearlitic gray cast iron.

Emuge Corp.    West Boylston, MA 01583-2121
Dec 27, 2002 Type T and H ZBGF Series Thrillers permit cutting hard materials up to 60 Rc. They are solid micro-grain carbide substrate with axial, through-the-tool coolant capability. ZBGF-T Thrillers deep-hole machine aluminum and cast iron materials in thread depths of up to 3xD. ZBGF-H Thrillers machine hardened steels, stainless, inconel, and titanium from 36-60 Rc in thread depths up to 2xD.

Manchester Tool Co.    Akron, OH 44319 3998
Dec 13, 2002 MTC-PT deep-grooving tool incorporates double-V design for stability and positive-rake geometry for low cutting force, suitable for soft materials. Product cuts in axial and radial directions and delivers chip control over entire range of depth of cut when turning. Double-ended inserts are available in 3 grades: M40 (-36), M45 (-33) and M93 (-34).

Seco Tools Inc    Troy, MI 48083
Dec 06, 2002 Uncoated cobalt micrograin Grade KX is wear resistant, providing increased tool life. Inserts feature highly polished rake surface, 17° positive rake angle, and sharp cutting edge, reducing chip drag and eliminating metal build-up. They are offered in 7° center-lock models in CC, DC, TC, and VC styles.

Sumitomo Electric Carbide    Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Dec 04, 2002 Model NF-DA2200 wear resistant, combination diamond non-ferrous cutting tool grade offers transverse rupture strength equal to C7 cemented carbide. Suited for wet/dry rough and finish machining of aluminum work pieces, insert uses ultra-fine diamond grains for elimination of burrs. Cutting edge offers chipping resistance in milling applications.

Sumitomo Electric Carbide    Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Nov 07, 2002 Grade DL1000, with blue-luster diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating, maintains corrosive resistance and low friction coefficient of .05-.2 and promotes good chip control. Aluminum-alloy adhesion on edge is suppressed to decrease cutting resistance. Generation of build-up edge is suppressed, maintaining sharpness of edge. Insert suits dry machining of aluminum alloys and non-ferrous applications.

Sumitomo Electric Carbide    Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Oct 25, 2002 SumiBoron® BNS800 grade insert offers multiple corners and high CBN content. Available with multiple geometries, insert provides high fracture toughness, heavy depth of cut capabilities, and high thermal conductivity. Applications include cylinder bores, brake and disc rotors, and hard turning. Materials suitable for machining are gray cast iron, colmonoy, hard facing alloys, ductile/nodular iron, and hardened steel.

Stellram    La Vergne, TN 37086
Oct 24, 2002 AP Milling Inserts with -46 geometry are offered in industry standard radii, including 0.031, 0.063, 0.094, 0.157, 0.197, and 0.252 in. Grade X500 is for extreme applications and grade SP6564 is for applications in steels, stainless steels, and high temperature alloys.

Valenite, Inc.    Madison Heights, MI 48071 9636
Aug 22, 2002 SpectraTurnâ„¢ and SpectraMillâ„¢ milling and turning inserts are PVD-coated with titanium-aluminum nitride or aluminum-titanium nitride. Other products include M750 Milling System for malleable and cast irons; SV209- and VC949-coated carbide grades for turning titanium, titanium-alloys and nickel- and cobalt-based alloys; and APET high-shear, PCVD-coated TPC25 carbide inserts for stainless and high-temperature alloys.

E-Z Lok    Gardena, CA 90248
Aug 19, 2002 Thin Wall insert combines strength of solid-construction inserts with same diameter as wire inserts. All inserts install without special tools. Inserts for metal are available with internal threads from 4–40 through 1–8 and metric from M3–M20. Inserts for wood are available in brass, stainless steel, and zinc in sizes from 4–40 to 3/8–16 and M3–M8. Inserts for plastic are available in sizes from 0–80 through 3/8–16 and metric from M3–M6.

Walter USA, Inc.    Waukesha, WI 53188
Aug 02, 2002 Color Select system codes inserts according to their composition and characteristics. It uses ISO standard plus additional identifications and colors for chip breaking geometries, use, and applications. New models include Non-ferrous inserts in rose color; Hard Material inserts in anthracite or purplish-black color; and bi-color Tiger.tec, in black and gold. Tiger.tec's top surface is coated in wear-resistant A1203 for cast and ductile iron applications.

Kennametal Inc., Advanced Materials Div.    Latrobe, PA 15650-0231
Jul 18, 2002 Made with ceramic grade Kyon 2100, cutters work at speeds of 3000 sfm to rough mill nickel, cobalt, and iron based heat resistant alloys. Cutters and inserts also machine Waspalloy, Haynes 25, Inconel 718, Stellite and similar materials at cutting speeds of 2000 to 4500 sfm and feed rates of 0.002 to 0.005 ipt. Also available are KC9110 and KC9125 inserts, both with 3 coating layers: TiCN, fine-grain Al203, and thin layer of TiCN and TiN.

Sandvik Coromant Co.    Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Jul 17, 2002 CoroMill Century facemill is available in 1.5 to 6.0 in. dia and is capable of 40,000 rpm. It uses carbide or polycrystalline diamond inserts and micro-adjustable mating pockets. CoroMill 390 long-edge facemill is available in 2 to 8 in. dia and uses 18 mm long inserts for deep cuts in high-temperature alloys. CoroTurn family consists of extra-sharp, high positive rake, V-style inserts for smooth shallow-depth cuts. R-840 Delta C drill is available in 3 to 20 mm dia and uses 1220 fine-grained carbide grade with multi-layered coating.

Valenite, Inc.    Madison Heights, MI 48071 9636
Jul 08, 2002 New products include wiper geometry PVD milling and turning inserts; M750 Milling System for malleable and cast irons; SV209 and VC949 coated carbide grades for turning titanium, titanium alloys, and nickel and cobalt based alloys; and APET high shear PCVD coated TPC25 carbide inserts for stainless and high temperature alloys. PVD coated SpectraTurnâ„¢ and SpecraMillâ„¢ inserts are coated with TiAlN or AlTiN for edge integrity and wear properties.

Valenite, Inc.    Madison Heights, MI 48071 9636
Jun 18, 2002 Carbide cutting tool inserts handle high temperature alloys. SV209 has micro-grain carbide substrate with multi-layer CVD coating, while VC949 has aluminum titanium nitride PVD coating over micro-grain carbide substrate. SV209 can turn chrome cobalt alloys, inconels, hastelloys, stellites, and stainless steels. VC949 can turn titanium and titanium alloys. Both grades are available in LM chipbreaker design that allows for wide application range.

Aloris Tool Technology Co., Inc.    Clifton, NJ 07015 1529
Jun 12, 2002 Inserts are designed for use with ALORIS/YESTOOL line of Quick Tip Indexable Single Carbide Insert Drills. Insert life is doubled in 300 series stainless steel applications at rates of 160 sfm. Inserts are also recommended for use in Titatnium and Inconel. Sizes range from 8.0 to 50.8 mm in .1 mm increments. Drill bodies are available in flute lengths of 3x, 5x, and 7x length to diameter, and with English or Metric shanks.

OTM    Wapakoneta, OH 45895
Jun 04, 2002 Aluminum Cutting Inserts are available in WCGT 05 and WCGT 06 sizes to mount into existing OTM HOLESHOTâ„¢ and HOLESHOTâ„¢-IS (Integral Shank) drills. Available in grade 12, inserts feature highly polished surfaces and up-sharp geometry for drilling aluminum. Their polished surfaces reduce coefficient of friction for drilling in soft, gummy material.