Iscar currently offers a family of high-performance slitting tools that join the convenience and security of Tang-Grip clamping with the added strength of the completely new Sumo Tec insert grades.

The notion, already proven successful in Tang-Grip parting tools, has now been extended to slitting cutters. In the patented Tang-Grip clamping system, inserts are press-fit into their pockets with a specialized hand tool, and are clutched firmly in place without the need without requiring clamps, upper jaws or set screws that can weaken the insert and obstruct chip flow. The pocket design uses cutting forces to keep the insert seated securely in position, eliminating any prospect of insert pull-out. The Tang-Grip clamping system also fosters more accurate slitting cuts plus lengthened pocket and insert lifespan.

Iscar's Sumo Tec insert grades showcase a special post-coating treatment which considerably improves tool life and reliability.

Introduced in late 2007, the brand new Sumo Tec treatment flattens the insert's coated surface to dispose of microscopic stress raisers, diminish heat and friction and improve chip flow. The result is improved toughness and resistance to chipping and built-up edge, all leading to longer tool life. The golden-colored side on Sumo Tec inserts facilitates wear detection. Size for size, Tangslit cutters give more teeth than Iscar's SGSF cutters, permitting higher feed rates.

Their increased rigidity leads to straighter, more accurate cuts and lowered vibration even in large-diameter cutters. The new Tangslit TGSF cutters come in 100 to 160 mm diameters, 3 and 4 mm widths and can accommodate the exact same selection of inserts as Tang-Grip parting tools. Several other sizes will be added.

Available Sumo Tec grades for Tangslit cutters include:
IC808, with a tough submicron substrate below a Sumo Tec TiAlN PVD coating, providing exceptional resistance to impact loads and built-up edge. This grade is recommended for slitting heat resistant alloys, austenitic stainless steel, hard alloys and carbon steel.

IC830, providing extra toughness for heavier parting and grooving including interrupted cuts. It is fitting for every stainless steel & high temperature alloys.

IC908, a hard, fine-grain substrate with outstanding chipping resistance, combined with a brand new Sumo Tec TiAlN PVD coating. It is ideal for nodular or gray cast iron.

IC928 and 928A, PVD TiAlN-coated tough grades suitable for stainless steel, high temperature alloys and other alloy steels. These grades are additionally recommended for interrupted cuts and heavy operations.

Every Tangslit and Tang-Grip inserts are attainable in J- or C-type chipformer geometries from Iscar.

Iscar Recently Releases Numerous Original Lines To Enlarge Their Family Of Milling Cutters
Iscar recently released a new family of High Speed Milling adjustable endmills and facemills that will improve milling of aluminum, non-metallics, cast iron and hardened steel. This should prove especially useful in the automotive and aerospace industries.

Completely New End Mills Coming From Iscar Will Expand Productivity While Lowering Costs
Manufacturers and die & mold shops can banish chatter problems in numerous milling operations with Iscar's new Chatterfree end mills. The cutters' variable-pitch flute pattern eliminates harmonic vibration, the primary source of chatter. This enables faster cutting and finer finish in rough or finish slotting, shoulder milling and cavity milling.

Cutting Edge Tools And Carbide Insert Compositions From Iscar To Better Enhance The Machining Method
Iscar is introducing Penta 34 carbide inserts with a new PB chipformer. The PB chipformer features a single cavity with a positive rake, neutral shoulder angle, and a honed edge. It is actually a C-type chipformer with a different frontal edge.

Push Pull Testing For Building Industry With Calibrated Measuring Instruments. Mechanical Load Testing Methods For On Site Evidence To Testing Standards.
Push Pull Testing for the Railway industry for proof of reliable anchor fixings. Calibrated push pull force gauges are used for stress load testing along with tensile strength pull testing procedures. Proof of load testing undertaken, measured, recorded in a reliable and standard way to BS5080 Part 1 standards.

Several Progressions Have Extended Iscar's Families Of Indexable Endmills For Heightened Productivity
Helido-Upfeed 04 Two years ago Iscar introduced the extremely efficient H600 indexable endmill line, based on conceptually new Helido-Upfeed double sided inserts with 6 cutting edges. The first insert launched was the H600 WXCU 0806..., which was designed for milling cutters in the diameter range of 50 to 125 mm.

A Number Of Upgrades In Carbide Inserts From Iscar Across The Past Decade
Iscar is announcing a brand new unique milling system that includes tangential, clamped, butterfly-shaped LNKX carbide inserts. The butterfly-shaped insert has meaningful advantages compared to the current flat, square shapes. The new geometry has more cutting edges, positive rake face, decreased cutting forces resulting in better performance.

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