Numerous highlights that will be presented at the Moulding Expo Trade Fair and the latest innovations in die, tool and mould making.

An extended flute tool is said to work both with high depth of cut and considerable overhang.

Many shops still cling to technologies they know, especially when it comes to cutting inserts. Doron Cohen, die and mould industry manager at cutting tool manufacturer Iscar, writes that living in the past could affect a company’s future.

Latest innovations from within and outside Europe.

Walter AG introduces a variety of new cutting tools for a multitude of uses across different industry sectors.

They say only a poor workman blames his tools, but selecting the proper ones isn’t always that easy. Cutting tool suppler Seco Tools (UK) Ltd offers a few tips for die and mould shops.

Adding a technique to split chips helps cutting inserts increase their productivity while improving the machining process, according to cutting tool supplier Iscar.

At EMO Hannover 2017, Jongen has presented a number of new products. Highlights were the newly developed face milling cutters Jongen Uni-Mill A20 and the milling programme Jongen Uni-Mill FP 70.

With the new Logiq tool lines, Iscar wanted to address future requirements in tools, taking into account that the processes of the future will be automated and digitised. For the company, the Logiq tools are a logical step towards optimised production.

Germany – Technology developments are increasing the demand for manufacturing of micro-scale components. These trends present mould makers with new and diverse challenges. LMT's micro-cutters help to reduce machining times.