The customized design of complex tool solutions is one of LMT Tools' greatest strengths. The engineers in the “Advanced Tools” division support their customers as a strategic technology partner and use their decades of experience and high level of technological and application expertise to create high-performance tool systems that are 100 per cent tailored to the respective customer requirements. The latest development stage: four-edged automatically adjustable tools with maximum performance, precision, flexibility and process reliability.

Seco has introduced two new chip splitter milling inserts that lower the stress on both the machine and cutting tool for improved milling process stability. The Turbo 12 and 18 chip splitter inserts for the company’s Turbo cutters – available in five grades for both square shoulder and helical milling cutters – significantly reduce chatter, vibration and stress on manufacturing equipment.

Gears that aren’t properly chamfered and deburred can lead to overloaded edges and unanticipated and undesirable noise. This is particularly true in EV applications where torque transmission, unlike combustion engine vehicles, goes from zero to a much higher maximum almost instantly. As a result, EV gears require hard finishing (honing and threaded wheel grinding), and chamfering/deburring becomes critical. 

Emuge-Franken USA, a leading manufacturer of high-performance taps, thread mills, drills, end mills, clamping devices and other rotary tools, has announced the appointment of Mr. Mike Patterson as National Sales Manager for the U.S. and Canada. Mr. Patterson brings to Emuge extensive industry knowledge and management experience. He is responsible for leading the Emuge-Franken sales organization in the U.S. and Canada to further strengthen support for customers and distributor partners, as well as to grow market share. 

Starting a career is something special for every young person. In August 2024, Klingelnberg once again welcomed 22 young apprentices who started their training in various professions. During the orientation week in early August 2024, the trainees had the opportunity to demonstrate their teamwork skills in the climbing park in Hückeswagen, Germany, attend a first aid course, and learn about the company’s values.

Ceratizit Group’s board of directors announced the promotion of Troy Wilt from national sales manager to managing director of Ceratizit USA, Cutting Tools Division.   “Since joining our team, Troy has played a pivotal role in Ceratizit’s continued growth in the U.S. market,” says Dan Cope, President of the Americas for Ceratizit. “His strategic vision and deep industry knowledge have been instrumental in fostering strong relationships with customers and peers which is the kind of leadership that will build on our current success.” 

Weiler Abrasives has launched its new Precision Express program that cuts lead times for gear grinding wheels from months to days. The program is designed to help gear manufacturers in industries such as automotive, energy and aerospace improve quality, increase consistency and deliver on time to their customers — for added peace of mind. 

With the new Automated Tool Production (ATP) system, Walter now offers a comprehensive automation solution for cutting tools. ATP networks grinding, eroding and measuring machines from Walter, as well as upstream and downstream machines from other system partners in the production process.

Horn recently announced another milestone in the history of the Supermini with a sintered chip-breaking geometry for the Supermini type 105. Boring, profile turning, internal grooving, threading, chamfering, face grooving, drilling and slot broaching: The Supermini tool system can be adapted for numerous machining operations. 

Ceratizit added to its OptiLine Series of solid-carbide end mills with the launch of a six-flute end mill. OptiLine end mills are versatile and optimized for various materials, machining strategies and part applications. The company designed and developed the new six-flute OptiLine end mill specifically for titanium and super alloys (ISO-S).