Iscar's cutting tool program for the aerospace sector is based on several principles: the complex needs of this industry, taking into consideration trends in metalworking, and the drive to strengthen partnerships with tool consumers. Iscar believes that such a tri-pronged approach ensures the successful realisation of innovative ideas for efficient machining of the difficult-to-cut materials that characterise this challenging and dynamic field.

To achieve these goals, the industry must constantly improve the design of aircraft engines and airframe structural elements, to increase the protection of the aircraft from the damaging action of such dangerous factors as lightning and icing. This in turn has resulted in a series of industry demands, including the introduction of engineering materials that require new production technologies, developing appropriate machinery and cutting tools. The aircraft manufacturer has to deal with complex parts, which are produced from various materials with the use of different machining strategies. This is why the aerospace industry is considered as a powerful and leading force for progress in cutting tool development.

In hole making, applying modelling to the design process significantly contributed to creating a chip splitting geometry of SUMOCHAM exchangeable carbide heads for drilling holes with depth up to 12-hole diameters in hard-to-cut austenitic and duplex stainless steel.

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Aerospace products can vary immensely in material, dimensions, shape, complexity, and more. To make such a diverse range of products, the product manufacturer needs dozens of machine tools and technological processes. Not every standard cutting tool is optimal for performing certain machining operations with maximum productivity and, consequently, the aerospace industry is a leading consumer of customised tools.

Many materials used for manufacturing aircraft components have poor machinability. Titanium, high temperature superalloys (HTSA) and composites are difficult-to-cut materials. In order to increase output rate and improve productivity, aerospace component manufacturers must use machine tools capable of implementing advanced machining operations. In such conditions, the role of cutting tools are significantly increased; however, they can represent the weakest link in the whole manufacturing system due to their low durability as a system element, which can decrease productivity. Aerospace customers expect higher levels of performance and reliability from cutting tools and manufacturers have been both challenged and inspired, in terms of developing and integrating sometimes unconventional solutions into their products, to meet these expectations.

Iscar developed the MULTI-MASTER and SUMOCHAM families of rotating tools with exchangeable heads and different body configurations to ensure various tool assembly options that simplify customisation and decrease the need for costly tailormade products.

They are available in diameters ranging from 8 to 25mm. Another addition is represented by new three-flute heads specifically designed for shallow drilling operations (with a depth of up to one head diameter). The heads seamlessly combine the highly efficient cutting geometry of Logiq-3-Cham, another popular Iscar product, with the exceptional robustness of the Multi-Master concept. This combination results in a highly productive drilling tool, especially when used with materials that produce short chips.

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Fig1The latest Iscar LogiQuick campaign has unveiled a diverse range of new cutting tools, effectively replenishing the company's portfolio. In this article, Iscar’s senior technical manager, Andrei Petrilin explains how these new products are all focused on delivering enhanced performance, increased productivity and greater profitability.Iscar is known for prioritising innovation, so it comes as no surprise that these new products have piqued the interest of the metalworking community, including machine shops and other cutting tool manufacturers. The innovations span across all aspects of the company's range, including turning, parting, holemaking, milling, threading, and toolholding.Along with these new developments, the campaign also introduces additional designs that improve and expand the existing families. There is also a special emphasis on the digital component, which has become an integral part of tools for modern smart manufacturing. In fact, LogiQuick sets the direction for Iscar's strategy in the coming years.This review aims to explore the benefits of some recently introduced products and reveal how they can boost the profitability of machining operations. At times, a newcomer might appear insignificant. However, even a seemingly minor change is strategically directed towards enhancing cutting performance to improve cost-effectiveness. According to Iscar, this aspect is the heart, the essence of the entire product development process.Fig2Classical expansionsFollowing market demands, the set of product families has been expanded using a traditional approach. For example, the Sumocham self-centring drilling heads family, which falls within the diameter range of 4 to 32.9mm, has been enriched by introducing 0.1mm diameter increment sizes in addition to the initial 0.5mm increment. The cutting geometry of these heads is optimised for drilling both steel and cast iron (ISO P and ISO K groups of application). This means that one head can replace two other types, resulting in reduced stock.Another example is the Chatterfree solid carbide end mills (SCEM) family. These versatile tools are designed for machining steel, stainless steel, and hardened steel (ISO P, ISO M, and ISO H groups of application). They have been expanded with a variety of new corner radii.Additionally, the T-Slot family, a popular range of slot milling cutters with exchangeable solid carbide heads, has been expanded to include a new head diameter of 25mm. This upgrade lowers the minimum limit of the T-Slot head diameter range and is designed to accommodate a wider range of widths, making the heads highly efficient for milling narrow slots and grooves in various workpiece materials.New developments in thread millingIscar has expanded its family of solid carbide thread endmills by introducing new tools with an increased number of flutes (up to eight), significantly reducing machining time. A few words are worth mentioning about the new Quick-M-Thread family of milling cutters with triangular inserts (Fig. 1) in the range of indexable threading products.These incorporate a step-release design concept that substantially reduces cutting forces, minimises bending load, and improves dynamic stability, thereby enhancing productivity. The new tools, both solid and indexable, are also equipped with an internal coolant supply option, which not only increases the cooling effect and lubricity during thread milling but also contributes to better chip flow and surface finish.Fig3Multi-Master’s headline The Multi-Master family of tools with exchangeable cutting heads has been an Iscar flagship product for almost a quarter of a century. Despite its longevity, innovation never stops within this versatile product line. The launch of the LogiQuick campaign has introduced new developments, further expanding the application range of the popular family.One of the new products is a series of six-flute solid carbide heads, intended for quick metal removal in roughing using the high feed milling (HFM) method (Fig. 2). These heads have ramping and slotting capabilities and are suitable for machining hard steel and cast iron (up to HRC 65). They are available in diameters ranging from 8 to 25mm. Another addition is represented by new three-flute heads specifically designed for shallow drilling operations (with a depth of up to one head diameter). The heads seamlessly combine the highly efficient cutting geometry of Logiq-3-Cham, another popular Iscar product, with the exceptional robustness of the Multi-Master concept. This combination results in a highly productive drilling tool, especially when used with materials that produce short chips.A new double-sided design featuring two pockets in one shank offers cost-effectiveness and sustainable utilisation of the shank material. The shank, which is made of steel, includes a central through hole for internal coolant supply.A novel design for a known conceptThe concept of an ‘all-in-one’ compact 90° indexable cutter suitable for various milling operations – for example, milling square shoulders, slot or complex contours, along with drilling capabilities – is not new. Such a cutter excels in many machining applications, eliminating the need for specialised tools. However, the Quick-D-Mill (Fig. 4), a new family of these cutters, features an innovative design that undoubtedly provides additional benefits for customers. The family includes double-toothed right-hand cutters with two rectangular-shaped indexable carbide inserts. Each insert possesses a total of 4 cutting edges, and the Quick-D-Mill design enables the insert to be used for both central and peripheral cutting.Fig4This optimises insert utilisation, reduces the frequency of insert replacements, and lowers costs. The insert pocket's robust design incorporates a dovetail clamping mechanism, enhancing process reliability. While the cutter is characterised by one effective tooth during drilling, it features two effective teeth during milling, offering a significant functional advantage.The new cutters are produced in an endmill design with a diameter range of 16-25 mm. Additionally, the Multi-Master head configuration is available within the same range, featuring an option for a pinpointed internal high-pressure coolant supply.Elevating the well-known to a higher level by infusing it with new qualities is a phrase that Iscar says, summarises the essence of the Quick-D-Mill family. AI power for NEOITAThe NEOITA Iscar Tool Adviser, a ‘hybrid expert’ that suggests optimal tooling solutions for specific machining applications, has improved its online features. In terms of drilling processes, the recently introduced editing and comparison functions make it easier to challenge the NEOITA. It is achieved by adjusting the suggested cutting data, considering factors such as machine characteristics, batch sizes, and adaptation limitations. Consequently, this empowers engineers to choose the most suitable machining parameters. By simulating drilling cycles, customers can achieve the desired commercial result.Also, NEOITA has been enhanced with a new smart AI feature, which allows users to search for and access detailed material specifications, including metallurgical composition and common uses. The search results can then be incorporated into the NEOITA material library database or the customer's personal libraries, if needed.Iscarwww.iscar.co.uk

Ceramics, another tool material, possess considerably higher hot hardness and chemical inertness than cemented carbides. This means that ceramics ensure much greater cutting speeds and eliminate diffusion wear. One of the last Iscar's developments, a family of solid ceramic endmills, is intended for machining HTSA. These endmills are made from SiAlON - a type of silicon-nitride-based ceramic comprising silicon, aluminium, oxygen and nitrogen. When compared with solid carbide tools, the endmills enable an increase in cutting speed of up to 50 times, which can drastically save machining hours.

Iscar’s modular drills for multi-spindle and Swiss-type machines combine the SUMOCHAM design with a FLEXFIT threaded connection [Fig3]A further example of simplified customisation can be found in Iscar’s modular drills for multi-spindle and Swiss-type machines. The drills combine the SUMOCHAM design with a FLEXFIT threaded connection (Fig. 3). Multi-spindle and Swiss-type machines typically have a limited space for tooling, which means that the tools in operation need to be as short as possible to avoid collisions and facilitate easy set up. A wide range of FLEXFIT threaded adaptors and flatted shanks has been designed precisely to fit the drills and maximally shorten an overhang.

Iscar has expanded its family of 90° indexable milling cutters by introducing new tools carrying large-size inserts [Fig4]In hole making, the company developed new inserts for drilling aluminium with indexable drills from the DR-TWIST drilling tool range. The inserts are peripherally ground and feature sharp cutting edges and polished rake face for light cut, preventing adhesion.

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The concept of an ‘all-in-one’ compact 90° indexable cutter suitable for various milling operations – for example, milling square shoulders, slot or complex contours, along with drilling capabilities – is not new. Such a cutter excels in many machining applications, eliminating the need for specialised tools.

Also, NEOITA has been enhanced with a new smart AI feature, which allows users to search for and access detailed material specifications, including metallurgical composition and common uses. The search results can then be incorporated into the NEOITA material library database or the customer's personal libraries, if needed.

Iscar is known for prioritising innovation, so it comes as no surprise that these new products have piqued the interest of the metalworking community, including machine shops and other cutting tool manufacturers. The innovations span across all aspects of the company's range, including turning, parting, holemaking, milling, threading, and toolholding.

Tooling manufacturer, Horn has introduced a new carbide insert grade, SG66, for turning components from steel that has been case hardened to 58 HRC.

For turning applications, the company expanded its line of indexable SiAlON inserts for machining HTSA materials. The new products (Fig. 1) have already proved their effectiveness in turning aero engine parts from super alloys such as Waspaloy and different Inconel and Rene grades. In contrast to other silicon nitride ceramics, SiAlON possesses higher oxidation resistance but less toughness. Therefore, a key of a SiAlON insert reliability is additional edge preparation. Iscar's new ‘TE’ edge geometry has been developed to increase tool life in heavy load conditions during rough operations and interrupted cuts.

The latest Iscar LogiQuick campaign has unveiled a diverse range of new cutting tools, effectively replenishing the company's portfolio. In this article, Iscar’s senior technical manager, Andrei Petrilin explains how these new products are all focused on delivering enhanced performance, increased productivity and greater profitability.

One of the new products is a series of six-flute solid carbide heads, intended for quick metal removal in roughing using the high feed milling (HFM) method (Fig. 2). These heads have ramping and slotting capabilities and are suitable for machining hard steel and cast iron (up to HRC 65).

It is achieved by adjusting the suggested cutting data, considering factors such as machine characteristics, batch sizes, and adaptation limitations. Consequently, this empowers engineers to choose the most suitable machining parameters. By simulating drilling cycles, customers can achieve the desired commercial result.

The aerospace industry features continuous efforts aimed at improving aircraft component manufacturing efficiency, increasing flight safety, and reducing potential environmental damage.

This review aims to explore the benefits of some recently introduced products and reveal how they can boost the profitability of machining operations. At times, a newcomer might appear insignificant. However, even a seemingly minor change is strategically directed towards enhancing cutting performance to improve cost-effectiveness. According to Iscar, this aspect is the heart, the essence of the entire product development process.

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The need to increase productivity and boost metal removal rates for milling aluminium workpieces, especially large parts of aerospace structural components, has led machine tool builders to develop milling machines with a powerful main drive - up to 150kW - with high spindle speeds of up to 33,000rpm. To meet this demand, Iscar has expanded its family of 90° indexable milling cutters by introducing new tools carrying large-size inserts that enable up to 22mm depth of cut (Fig. 4). The tools have been designed to eliminate insert radial displacement, which might occur due to high centrifugal forces during very high rotational speed. This concept facilitates reliable milling in a rotational speed range of up to 31,000rpm.

The Z-PRO VU series of taps from Japanese company Yamawa is especially designed for use with water-soluble cutting fluid and represents the optimum solution for tapping on high performance machining centres. Recently, the company has broadened the range of the VU series with new products and sizes.

Walter has now launched its new X·treme Evo Plus drill from the DC180 Supreme product family that is now available up to 8XD for the first time.

However, the Quick-D-Mill (Fig. 4), a new family of these cutters, features an innovative design that undoubtedly provides additional benefits for customers. The family includes double-toothed right-hand cutters with two rectangular-shaped indexable carbide inserts. Each insert possesses a total of 4 cutting edges, and the Quick-D-Mill design enables the insert to be used for both central and peripheral cutting.

Along with these new developments, the campaign also introduces additional designs that improve and expand the existing families. There is also a special emphasis on the digital component, which has become an integral part of tools for modern smart manufacturing. In fact, LogiQuick sets the direction for Iscar's strategy in the coming years.

The new cutters are produced in an endmill design with a diameter range of 16-25 mm. Additionally, the Multi-Master head configuration is available within the same range, featuring an option for a pinpointed internal high-pressure coolant supply.

This optimises insert utilisation, reduces the frequency of insert replacements, and lowers costs. The insert pocket's robust design incorporates a dovetail clamping mechanism, enhancing process reliability. While the cutter is characterised by one effective tooth during drilling, it features two effective teeth during milling, offering a significant functional advantage.

Responding to demands from the aerospace sector, the company also expanded the MULTI-MASTER family by introducing a new thread connection to increase the diameter range for the exchangeable endmill heads to 32mm.

Iscar has expanded its family of solid carbide thread endmills by introducing new tools with an increased number of flutes (up to eight), significantly reducing machining time. A few words are worth mentioning about the new Quick-M-Thread family of milling cutters with triangular inserts (Fig. 1) in the range of indexable threading products.

The NeoMill-Alu-QBig indexable insert milling cutter from Mapal stands for top performance in high-volume milling of aluminium. The tool manufacturer thus offers a very economical solution for use on high-performance machines, such as those found primarily in the aerospace industry.

Following market demands, the set of product families has been expanded using a traditional approach. For example, the Sumocham self-centring drilling heads family, which falls within the diameter range of 4 to 32.9mm, has been enriched by introducing 0.1mm diameter increment sizes in addition to the initial 0.5mm increment. The cutting geometry of these heads is optimised for drilling both steel and cast iron (ISO P and ISO K groups of application). This means that one head can replace two other types, resulting in reduced stock.

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A customer producing titanium parts might be interested in solutions comprising indexable shell mills and arbors from the standard line; while another customer producing similar parts might prefer special milling cutters with an integral body, for direct mounting in a machine spindle.

A new double-sided design featuring two pockets in one shank offers cost-effectiveness and sustainable utilisation of the shank material. The shank, which is made of steel, includes a central through hole for internal coolant supply.

Most cutting tools continue to be manufactured from cemented carbide. Over recent years, Iscar has introduced several carbide grades designed specifically for aerospace materials, including IC 5820. The grade combines the advantages of a new submicron substrate, a progressive hard CVD coating, and a post-coating treatment to substantially increase impact strength and heat resistance. The inserts from this grade are intended mostly for milling titanium. Pinpointed wet cooling and especially high-pressure coolant (HPC) significantly improve grade performance.

The HyproJET X6 from Ceratizit is based on an improved and patented design which makes is possible to increase cutting performance, leading and lifetime.

Although machining aluminium might appear to be an extremely simple process, effective cutting of aluminium actually represents a whole field of technology with its own laws and challenges.

ANT Industries, a leading manufacturer of aero engine and gas turbine components in Atherstone, Warwickshire, has announced a significant milestone in its commitment to quality and excellence.

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Additionally, the T-Slot family, a popular range of slot milling cutters with exchangeable solid carbide heads, has been expanded to include a new head diameter of 25mm. This upgrade lowers the minimum limit of the T-Slot head diameter range and is designed to accommodate a wider range of widths, making the heads highly efficient for milling narrow slots and grooves in various workpiece materials.

The NEOITA Iscar Tool Adviser, a ‘hybrid expert’ that suggests optimal tooling solutions for specific machining applications, has improved its online features. In terms of drilling processes, the recently introduced editing and comparison functions make it easier to challenge the NEOITA.

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The aerospace industry features continuous efforts aimed at improving aircraft component manufacturing efficiency, increasing flight safety, and reducing potential environmental damage. To achieve these goals, the industry must constantly improve the design of aircraft engines and airframe structural elements, to increase the protection of the aircraft from the damaging action of such dangerous factors as lightning and icing. This in turn has resulted in a series of industry demands, including the introduction of engineering materials that require new production technologies, developing appropriate machinery and cutting tools. The aircraft manufacturer has to deal with complex parts, which are produced from various materials with the use of different machining strategies. This is why the aerospace industry is considered as a powerful and leading force for progress in cutting tool development. Many materials used for manufacturing aircraft components have poor machinability. Titanium, high temperature superalloys (HTSA) and composites are difficult-to-cut materials. In order to increase output rate and improve productivity, aerospace component manufacturers must use machine tools capable of implementing advanced machining operations. In such conditions, the role of cutting tools are significantly increased; however, they can represent the weakest link in the whole manufacturing system due to their low durability as a system element, which can decrease productivity. Aerospace customers expect higher levels of performance and reliability from cutting tools and manufacturers have been both challenged and inspired, in terms of developing and integrating sometimes unconventional solutions into their products, to meet these expectations. Basic materials Most cutting tools continue to be manufactured from cemented carbide. Over recent years, Iscar has introduced several carbide grades designed specifically for aerospace materials, including IC 5820. The grade combines the advantages of a new submicron substrate, a progressive hard CVD coating, and a post-coating treatment to substantially increase impact strength and heat resistance. The inserts from this grade are intended mostly for milling titanium. Pinpointed wet cooling and especially high-pressure coolant (HPC) significantly improve grade performance. Ceramics, another tool material, possess considerably higher hot hardness and chemical inertness than cemented carbides. This means that ceramics ensure much greater cutting speeds and eliminate diffusion wear. One of the last Iscar's developments, a family of solid ceramic endmills, is intended for machining HTSA. These endmills are made from SiAlON - a type of silicon-nitride-based ceramic comprising silicon, aluminium, oxygen and nitrogen. When compared with solid carbide tools, the endmills enable an increase in cutting speed of up to 50 times, which can drastically save machining hours. For turning applications, the company expanded its line of indexable SiAlON inserts for machining HTSA materials. The new products (Fig. 1) have already proved their effectiveness in turning aero engine parts from super alloys such as Waspaloy and different Inconel and Rene grades. In contrast to other silicon nitride ceramics, SiAlON possesses higher oxidation resistance but less toughness. Therefore, a key of a SiAlON insert reliability is additional edge preparation. Iscar's new ‘TE’ edge geometry has been developed to increase tool life in heavy load conditions during rough operations and interrupted cuts. Advanced geometry Improving a cutting geometry is an important direction in the development of cutting tools. Cutting geometry is a subject of theoretical and experimental researches, and advances in science and technology have brought a new powerful instrument to aid in tool design: 3D modelling of chip formation. Iscar’s R&D team actively uses modelling to find optimal cutting geometries and form the rake face of indexable inserts and exchangeable heads. The F3S chipformer has been designed for finish turning high temperature nickel-based alloys and exotic materials [Fig2]The F3S chipformer for the most popular ISO inserts, such as CNMG, WNMG and SNMG, was designed specifically for finish turning high temperature nickel-based alloys and exotic materials (Fig. 2). It ensures a smooth and easy cut with notable chip breaking results. The remarkable working capability of the designed cutting geometry is a direct result of chip flow modelling. In hole making, applying modelling to the design process significantly contributed to creating a chip splitting geometry of SUMOCHAM exchangeable carbide heads for drilling holes with depth up to 12-hole diameters in hard-to-cut austenitic and duplex stainless steel. Flexible customisation Aerospace products can vary immensely in material, dimensions, shape, complexity, and more. To make such a diverse range of products, the product manufacturer needs dozens of machine tools and technological processes. Not every standard cutting tool is optimal for performing certain machining operations with maximum productivity and, consequently, the aerospace industry is a leading consumer of customised tools. A customer producing titanium parts might be interested in solutions comprising indexable shell mills and arbors from the standard line; while another customer producing similar parts might prefer special milling cutters with an integral body, for direct mounting in a machine spindle. Iscar developed the MULTI-MASTER and SUMOCHAM families of rotating tools with exchangeable heads and different body configurations to ensure various tool assembly options that simplify customisation and decrease the need for costly tailormade products. Iscar’s modular drills for multi-spindle and Swiss-type machines combine the SUMOCHAM design with a FLEXFIT threaded connection [Fig3]A further example of simplified customisation can be found in Iscar’s modular drills for multi-spindle and Swiss-type machines. The drills combine the SUMOCHAM design with a FLEXFIT threaded connection (Fig. 3). Multi-spindle and Swiss-type machines typically have a limited space for tooling, which means that the tools in operation need to be as short as possible to avoid collisions and facilitate easy set up. A wide range of FLEXFIT threaded adaptors and flatted shanks has been designed precisely to fit the drills and maximally shorten an overhang. Responding to demands from the aerospace sector, the company also expanded the MULTI-MASTER family by introducing a new thread connection to increase the diameter range for the exchangeable endmill heads to 32mm. Aluminium machining Although machining aluminium might appear to be an extremely simple process, effective cutting of aluminium actually represents a whole field of technology with its own laws and challenges. The need to increase productivity and boost metal removal rates for milling aluminium workpieces, especially large parts of aerospace structural components, has led machine tool builders to develop milling machines with a powerful main drive - up to 150kW - with high spindle speeds of up to 33,000rpm. To meet this demand, Iscar has expanded its family of 90° indexable milling cutters by introducing new tools carrying large-size inserts that enable up to 22mm depth of cut (Fig. 4). The tools have been designed to eliminate insert radial displacement, which might occur due to high centrifugal forces during very high rotational speed. This concept facilitates reliable milling in a rotational speed range of up to 31,000rpm. Iscar has expanded its family of 90° indexable milling cutters by introducing new tools carrying large-size inserts [Fig4]In hole making, the company developed new inserts for drilling aluminium with indexable drills from the DR-TWIST drilling tool range. The inserts are peripherally ground and feature sharp cutting edges and polished rake face for light cut, preventing adhesion. Iscar's cutting tool program for the aerospace sector is based on several principles: the complex needs of this industry, taking into consideration trends in metalworking, and the drive to strengthen partnerships with tool consumers. Iscar believes that such a tri-pronged approach ensures the successful realisation of innovative ideas for efficient machining of the difficult-to-cut materials that characterise this challenging and dynamic field. www.iscar.co.uk

The Multi-Master family of tools with exchangeable cutting heads has been an Iscar flagship product for almost a quarter of a century. Despite its longevity, innovation never stops within this versatile product line. The launch of the LogiQuick campaign has introduced new developments, further expanding the application range of the popular family.

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These incorporate a step-release design concept that substantially reduces cutting forces, minimises bending load, and improves dynamic stability, thereby enhancing productivity. The new tools, both solid and indexable, are also equipped with an internal coolant supply option, which not only increases the cooling effect and lubricity during thread milling but also contributes to better chip flow and surface finish.

Elevating the well-known to a higher level by infusing it with new qualities is a phrase that Iscar says, summarises the essence of the Quick-D-Mill family.

The F3S chipformer has been designed for finish turning high temperature nickel-based alloys and exotic materials [Fig2]The F3S chipformer for the most popular ISO inserts, such as CNMG, WNMG and SNMG, was designed specifically for finish turning high temperature nickel-based alloys and exotic materials (Fig. 2). It ensures a smooth and easy cut with notable chip breaking results. The remarkable working capability of the designed cutting geometry is a direct result of chip flow modelling.

Another example is the Chatterfree solid carbide end mills (SCEM) family. These versatile tools are designed for machining steel, stainless steel, and hardened steel (ISO P, ISO M, and ISO H groups of application). They have been expanded with a variety of new corner radii.

MSC Industrial Supply Co. UK (MSC) is celebrating a successful season after sponsoring two local youth football teams during the 2023/2024 campaign.

Improving a cutting geometry is an important direction in the development of cutting tools. Cutting geometry is a subject of theoretical and experimental researches, and advances in science and technology have brought a new powerful instrument to aid in tool design: 3D modelling of chip formation. Iscar’s R&D team actively uses modelling to find optimal cutting geometries and form the rake face of indexable inserts and exchangeable heads.

The Z-PRO VU series of taps from Japanese company Yamawa is especially designed for use with water-soluble cutting fluid and represents the optimum solution for tapping on high performance machining centres. Recently, the company has broadened the range of the VU series with new products and sizes.

The HyproJET X6 from Ceratizit is based on an improved and patented design which makes is possible to increase cutting performance, leading and lifetime.