The challenges of high-performance machining have become more complex and demanding. These include high-mix, low-volume production, dynamic machine concepts, materials and high-precision surfaces. Particularly high demands are placed on a stable tool system.

Kennametal has introduced the new Grooving Universal Positive Profiling geometry (GUP-V), expanding on its Beyond Evolution grooving & cut-off platform. With the addition of the new V-shaped single-sided insert, Beyond Evolution can cover now more applications than ever and helps to save tooling cost.

As part of the global launch of the next generation Addforce cutting tools from Tungaloy UK, the manufacturer has now launched its new Addforce Cut range of grooving and parting-off turning tools. The new series introduces an optimally designed self-clamping technology that demonstrates exceptional rigidity for enhanced performance.

Focusing on the production of components for machine tools as well as main spindles, SPL Präzisionsfertigung in Germany demands the utmost in precision. This is why it invests in boring and tooling technology from Big Kaiser.

Thanks to a new coating technology offered by Cemecon, the Portuguese tool manufacturer Palbit could increase the performance of its cutting tools even further.

According to the Chinese Engineer Ye Jiyuan in an essay for MM China, the industry has realised that AM will by no means destroy traditional mould-making, but can make it more agile and sustainable.

Devon-based Peco, which supplies its products to model shops across the UK and around the world, is about to enhance its toolroom with the addition of a Sodick ALC400G ‘i Groove edition’ wire-erosion machine from Sodi-Tech EDM. It will join three existing Sodick machines on site.

As a developer, manufacturer and supplier of precision threading, grooving, turning and hand deburring tools, Vargus Tooling UK has now launched its new series of Mach Supersonic Threading products. The new range has been developed for high productivity when threading.

Floyd Automatic Tooling has introduced the new Switch-Line Series of interchangeable turning tools from Applitec. Developed to deliver fast, easy tool changeovers with precision, repeatability and consistency, the new series has been designed for use with standard tool platens on turning centres.

Thanks to the reversible flexibility of this corrugated hose solution made of stainless steel, the cooling and heating channels in the cavities can be freely laid out.