Cutting tools and toolholders

The WhisperCut low-weight PCD jointing head for edgebanders from Leitz is said to be the first to utilize field replaceable/sharpenable precision diamond inserts. It features an aluminum alloy cutter body that reduces machine spindle…

The ServoLock system from Weinig is said to make the clamping of drilling tools more convenient. Previously, a spindle nut would have to be loosened and tightened with a combination wrench. Handling such a key is awkward because the…

The latest version of WorkPLAN ERP, a software platform from Vero Software, has been developed for the specific requirements of production management, in terms of mobility and rapidity from the design phase of a project to delivery of the…

Vortex Tool Company has expanded the XP “Xtreme Performance” series of solid carbide tooling. The tool is said to feature precise cutting ability and long life, the result of extensive testing performed at the company on its own CNC test…

CNC Automation has announced the Hydrogrip Deluxe Kit with case, suitable for ISO30 spindles in Therwood machines. The kit includes a ½ in. and ¾ in. Hydro-Grip G2T holder, as well as a 3/8 in. and ¼ in. reduction sleeve. The holders are…

Benz aggregate heads and right angle heads are available in a number of single- and dual-spindle configurations. Aggregate head benefits include X-Line Gear technology to offer longer tool life, higher rigidity and accuracy, the company…

A tool selection guide app for mobile devices has been introduced by Vortex Tool Company. Input the type of material being cut, the horsepower of the CNC machine, the tool diameter, the thickness of material and the type of cut desired,…

Amana Tool router bits feature European sub-micrograin and micrograin carbide, thick enough for multiple sharpening. Different carbide grades for different materials and silver induction brazing for maximum carbide bonding strength are…

Charles G. G. Schmidt has added in-house machinery to be able to manufacture and offer tooling to manufacturers of flooring using HSK power lock machines. Tools can be made to their industry standard profile or a custom profile. These…

Vortex Tool Company has announced Series 9000 tooling that includes roughers and chipbreakers. Series 9000 and 9100 three-flute low helix roughers are designed for high-feed rates on CNC routers and are used when surface finish is not…

The Flex 5 model from Benz is an adjustable right angle tooling head that allows the operator to set the desired output angle manually. In most cases, the company says, this is done before the aggregate head is inserted into the tool…

The Rondamat 1000 CNC from Weinig grinds and sharpens tools fully automatically. A CAD drawing created by the Moulder Master program provides the basis for producing accurate profiles on the moulder. The program links together the…

Charles G. G. Schmidt & Company has announced seven standard sizes plus two rectangular sizes of chisels and bits made from quality tool steels. Requiring less horsepower, the tools are said to produce extra clean cuts in hard and…

Vortex Tool Company has developed a Tool Selection Guide App to simplify tool selection based on your cutting needs. Users input the type of material being cut, the horsepower of the CNC machine, the tool diameter, the thickness of…

The MultiCam 8000 series 5-axis CNC routers offer a broad range of standard table sizes and Z-axis open-height configurations. Designed for high-speed, heavy-duty routing, the machines are said to be easy to configure to meet…