Bosch Power Tools & Accessories
Mt. Prospect, IL 60056
Jul 10, 2008 Including 13 bits ranging in size from 1 to 4 5/8 in. dia, self-feed bits are equipped with replaceable coarse threaded tip that draws them into wood without user pressure, eliminating run-out or wobble and pulling through the wood for accurate holes. High-speed 3 5/8 and 4 5/8 in. steel bits feature double chip lifter for optimal removal, while 1 to 2 9/16 in. bits feature 7/16 in. hex shank which allows them to be used in quick change chucks and extension mates.

Kennametal, Inc.
Latrobe, PA 15650-0231
Jul 07, 2008 Engineered specifically for extended-length boring applications from 4:1 up to 6:1 diameter-to-length ratio, Heavy Metal-Boring Bars handle finishing and medium-machining ID turning, grooving, and threading tasks. They feature heavy metal construction with brazed steel heads and help reduce failure possibilities while in use. Bars are available in variety of sizes, including 8, 10, 12, 16, and 20 mm and 3/8, 1/2, 5/8, ¾, and 1 in.

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp.
Brookfield, WI 53005-2550
May 12, 2008 Designed for drilling large holes in rough wood applications, Big Hawg(TM) hole cutter is available in 8 dia ranging from 2 1/8 to 6¼ in. It features 3 hardened steel teeth that can cut up to 600 holes in wood without needing to be resharpened. Combining inset teeth, reduced pilot bit shank, and 3 deep gullets, unit enables fast plug removal.

Ideal Industries, Inc.
Sycamore, IL 60178
Feb 13, 2008 Suited for boring holes in wood for running pipe, tubing, and conduit, Bul-z-Eye(TM) Bits feature aggressive twin-edges with precision-ground teeth. Wobbling is eliminated by precision-machined shaft that achieves perfect bit concentricity, and by burr-free lead screw that feeds bit through wood at consistent rate. Available in 12 bit diameters ranging from 1 to 4 5/8 in., bits are 4 5/8 in. long with 7/16 in. shank to accommodate ½ in. drill chucks.

Genevieve Swiss Industries, Inc.
Westfield, MA 01085
Nov 09, 2007 Multidec® MICRO-BORE System incorporates angled back that locates bar less than .0004 in. against a positive location pin in bar holder. Solid carbide bars range in size from 1-8 mm, and have thru-coolant capability. Suited for small parts precision machining in medical applications, system provides high quality internal machining operations, including chamfering, spotting, threading, ID grooving, and internal profiling. Different coatings are available to suit application requirements.

Big Kaiser Precision Tooling, Inc.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Jul 26, 2007 Eliminating use of Vernier scale, EWB UP Series offers fine adjusting resolution of .001 mm steps of diameter corrections or .00005 in. on diameter for inch graduated heads. Units include backlash-free tool carriers for direct diameter adjustment, and tool carrier locking system that does not influence diameter and assures repeatability, even under high speed or interrupted cutting. Six heads offer boring range of .787-3.94 in.

Big Kaiser Precision Tooling, Inc.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Apr 11, 2007 With KAB connection featuring high clamping force, indexable insert drill is suited for drilling in inclined entry or exit surfaces. Available in 16-30 mm and 3 x D and 4 x D with KA6 connection, product includes straight flutes that ensure short distance for chip evacuation and high radial/torsional rigidity. Inserts are available for all kinds of workpiece materials with 4 cutting edges, while adjustable drill holder allows drills to cut fractional sizes.

Sumitomo Electric Carbide
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Nov 01, 2006 Featuring dampening mechanism that eliminates chatter, Anti Vibration X-Bars produce fine finishes at up to 6x length of diameter. With shank sizes ranging from 0.500-1.000 in. dia, bars are coolant thru and available with CCMT, TCMT, and TPMT style inserts for variety of chipbreakers. They are suited for deep hole boring, step boring, bottom facing, and copying.

Johnson Carbide Products, Inc.
Saginaw, MI 48601
Oct 27, 2006 TruLine Tool® series is constructed of composite carbon fibers epoxied to stainless steel cover or sleeve that can be final machined with necessary insert pockets, screw holes, and wear pads. Combined with polycrystalline diamond guide pads and length-to-diameter ratios suited for all types of machine spindles, products promote chatter-free machining up to 30,000 rpm. They can be manufactured as solid bars or designed with detachable heads, and tool shanks can be CAT, BT, or HSK.

Big Kaiser Precision Tooling, Inc.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Oct 23, 2006 Available for CAT40, BT40, HSK-A63, and Capto C6 size spindles, EW2-50XL Series provides shorter tool than modular shank/boring head combination. Heads can be used with existing center-mounted boring bars from .078-2.125 in. dia and side-mounted insert holders from 3.15-6.00 in. dia. Units deliver precision finish boring with adjustment dial displaying increments of .0002 in./dial division and Vernier markings to accurately adjust to .00005 in. on diameter.

Valenite, LLC
Madison Heights, MI 48071 9636
Oct 09, 2006 Designed for reaming, fine boring, and milling, MODCO® Tipped Tools can be engineered with steel or carbide bodies and are provided in any required diameter and length combination. PCD tips are available for aluminum and other non-ferrous material applications, while CBN tips are offered for iron jobs. Construction technique allows tools to be engineered with appropriate number of tips to achieve required part dimensions, surface finish, and geometric relationships.

Big Kaiser Precision Tooling, Inc.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Oct 02, 2006 Offered in 6 models for boring range of .787-3.94 in., Sub-micron Boring Heads offer play-free tool carrier to direct diameter adjustment accuracy of 0.001 mm/div. Inch graduated heads will adjust 0.00005 in./div on diameter. Flexibility of KA connection permits wide range of spindle interface requirements. Integrated counterweight can be adjusted to any bore diameter by separate scale to permit high-speed operation.

Sandvik Coromant Co.
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Oct 02, 2006 CoroDrill 880 has center insert that uses Step Technology to facilitate smooth entrance into workpiece and perfectly balance cutting forces. To hold tight tolerances and achieve optimal surface finish, its inserts present 4 cutting edges and wiper geometry. Choice of insert geometries and grades are available for various applications and materials, including helical interpolation, plunge drilling, and boring. Diameters range from .473-2.5 in.

Big Kaiser Precision Tooling, Inc.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Aug 11, 2006 Small-diameter boring tools of 112 series are available with chamfer rings for sequence chamfers on bore diameters from .496-1.248 in. Existing tools can be retrofitted to perform additional fixed 45° chamfer in same boring operation. Chamfer ring slides over boring bar and locks into place with one screw. Made from aluminum, rings are designed for 12 mm and .625 in. dia boring bars and have minimal affect on tool balance.

Big Kaiser Precision Tooling, Inc.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Jun 20, 2006 Kaiser sub-micron series boring tools offer play-free tool carrier for direct diameter adjustment accuracy of 0.00005 in./div. on diameter. Carrier locking system provides precise repeatability, even under high speed or interrupted cutting. Six boring heads are available for boring in range of .787-3.94 in. and can be used with wide range of spindles. Integrated counterweight can be adjusted to any bore diameter by separate scale to permit high speed operation.

TECHNIKS INC.
Indianapolis, IN 46256
Apr 19, 2006 Provided in protective, foam-lined case, BohrSTAR 12-Piece Kit includes one 54 mm head, 6 boring bars, 2 adapter plates with cartridge, 10 inserts, and all necessary wrenches. AccuSET vernier dial adjusts in 0.0001 in. increments, while tapered screw coupling design dampens vibration.

Big Kaiser Precision Tooling, Inc.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Mar 23, 2006 Available for CAT40, BT40, HSK-A63, and Capto C6 size spindles, EW2-50XL boring heads provide shorter tool than modular shank/boring head combination (1.3 in. shorter on CAT40 taper). Products may be used with existing center-mounted boring bars with 0.078-2.125 in. dia and side-mounted insert holders with 3.15-6.00 in. dia. Precision finish boring is possible via adjustment dial that displays increments of .0002 in./dial division and Vernier markings to adjust to .00005 in. on dia.

Thinbit Cutting Tools
Fort Wayne, IN 46898
Feb 21, 2006 Suited for working with insertable boring bars in bores as small as .160 in., THINBIT® MINI-BORE® inserts are available in 2 grades of sub-micron grain carbide with TiN, TiCN, TiAlN, and Diamond coatings. MINI-BORE carbide triqon bars are designed for rigidity. They come in 3/16, ¼, and 3/8 in. dia for WCGT style .156, .187, and .250 in. IC inserts.

Sandvik Coromant Co.
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Dec 12, 2005 For making grooves in holes down to 10 mm dia, CoroCut MB (minibar) offers range of insert widths from 0.7 mm for circlip grooves as well as different insert sizes for shallow and deep grooves. Program also offers inserts for turning and threading. Suited for steel and stainless steel applications, boring bars are designed with internal cutting fluid supply directed at cutting edge via 2 nozzles for effective chip evacuation and sufficient cooling.

Sumitomo Electric Carbide
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Oct 13, 2005 Anti Vibration X-Bar, designed for deep-hole boring, features dampening mechanism that eliminates chatter to produce fine finishes and extended tool life. Suited for extended overhangs, product provides smooth finishes at up to 6X length to diameter. Able to be used for step boring, bottom facing, and copying, product has coolant thru design and is available with CCMT, TCMT, and TPMT style inserts. Shank sizes range from 0.500-1.000 in. dia.