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Walter Milling Cutters Provide High-Quality Surface Finishes

Eastec 2025: The MP270, MP271 and MP470 milling tools are designed to reduce cutting forces and minimize machining vibrations due to their optimized geometries.

Walter Turning Toolholder Features Flexible Coolant Connection

The Walter Turn toolholder features rake-face cooling to help break and control chips, and double flank-face cooling directly at the cutting edge to extend tool life.

Walter USA Acquires PDQ Workholding

Walter USA has acquired PDQ Workholding, intending to strengthen its offering of workholding products and develop future cutting tool sales.

Walter Boring Bars Provide Fast, Precise Tool Changes

The Walter QuadFit cylindrical modular interface enables quick and easy replacement of exchangeable heads.

Walter Button Inserts Streamline Turbine Blade Machining

The Tiger·tec Gold WMP45G button inserts feature four faceted locating faces for optimized pocket stability.

Walter Indexable Drill Inserts Provide High Wear Resistance

The WNN15 drilling grade features a hard substrate, which provides high cutting-edge strength and sharpness on indexable inserts.

Walter Ceramic Inserts Enable Efficient Turning, Milling

Suitable turning and milling applications of the WIS30 ceramic grade include roughing, semi-finishing and finishing, as well as interrupted cuts.

Walter Turning Grades Reduce Machining Times

The WKP01G and WPP05G grades are ideal for continuous cutting and occasional interrupted cuts in high-tensile materials.

Steady Culture, Flexible Plans Enable Custom Tooling Success

By late 2019, West Ohio Tool’s client list only spanned one page. The company overhauled its culture and is now on track for its most successful year ever.

Walter Milling Tools Cut Difficult-to-Machine Materials

Walter has expanded its solid carbide milling offering with new inch tools for hard, high-temperature alloys.

Grob Systems Inc. to Host Tech Event With Industry Partners

The 5-Axis Live technology event will highlight new machining strategies for optimizing the production of complex medical, aerospace and mold/die parts.

Walter Drilling Inserts Provide Extended Tool Life

The P6006 indexable inserts are said to be ideal for holemaking without a pilot drill up to 10×Dc.

Walter Turning Grades Feature Curved Wiper Cutting Edge

The FW4 and MW4 positive wiper geometries provide a wiper action that can reportedly be used to reduce machining time by using double the feed rate.

Walter Indexable Inserts Provide Improved Wear Resistance

WBH20C indexable inserts provide excellent layer bonding and long tool life due to the patent-pending method for pretreatment.

Walter Xtra-tec XT Milling Tools Feature Pocket Design

Eastec 2023: Walter’s Xtended Technology (XT) milling tools offer large cross-sections for maximum tool stability and a larger contact surface for a secure seat and reduced surface pressure.

Walter Milling Inserts Feature PCD Cutting Edges

The PCD inserts are suitable for milling a variety of nonferrous workpiece materials, such as aluminum, aluminum-silicon alloys, magnesium, magnesium-based alloys, plastics and fiber-reinforced plastics.

Selecting a Thread Mill That Matches Your Needs

Threading tools with the flexibility to thread a broad variety of holes provide the agility many shops need to stay competitive. They may be the only solution for many difficult materials.

Rebuilding Machine Centers: Low Cost, Higher Performance

By sending its grinding machines out for rebuilding, a tooling manufacturer achieved higher speeds at roughly three-fourths the cost of a new machine.

Walter Expands Solid-Carbide Micro Drill Product Range

The DB131 and DB133 Supreme micro pilot drill sizes are designed to minimize dimensional variations and extend tool life in steel, cast iron, nonferrous, super alloys, hard materials and other materials.

Walter Introduces New Turning Insert Geometry

The MP6 geometry combines features for medium machining, such as a positive rake angle, with those of roughing inserts.

Walter Offers New Solid-Carbide Taps for Blind-Hole Machining

Walter’s TC388 Supreme and TC389 Supreme feature patent-pending cutting geometries that fully shear off the root of the chip when reversing, thus minimizing torque peaks.

Walter Launches New Solid Carbide Drill

The DC118 Supreme solid carbide drill provides high rigidity against deflection, superior centering accuracy and four margins with corner chamfers.

Walter USA Relocates Wisconsin Headquarters

Metalworking company moves Americas Technology Center and regional business operations to South Carolina to support long-term growth and improve response to customers.

Walter Extends Line of Precision Boring Tools

The new boring tools employ modular components such as cartridge holders and extensions, which are matched to the system, utilize an extensive range of indexable inserts suited for precision boring and can be used for all material groups.

Walter Introduces Coated Grade for Machining Aluminum

The WXN15 coated grade inserts can be used for copy milling, face milling, ramping, pocket milling and circular interpolation milling.

Walter Launches Axial Grooving System With Precision Cooling

The G1111-P/GX24 AF5 axial grooving system reportedly delivers maximum productivity and cutting parameters due to optimal cooling, strength and controlled chip breaking.

Walter Adds to Line of Precision Boring Tools

These new vibration-free tools provide finish machining of precise bores with high surface quality and are said to be up to three times more reliable and flexible than comparable models.

Walter Expands Line of Solid Carbide Milling Cutters, Drills

Walter’s MD173 and MD177 Supreme solid carbide milling cutters feature seven cutting edges. Additionally, the company introduces the DC165 Advance solid carbide drill for non-ferrous and cast iron applications.

Non-Contact Blue-Laser Measurement System

Laser Contour Check provides high-precision measurement of various tool parameters on cylindrical tools with diameters from 1 to 52 mm.

Walter Launches New Line of PVD-Grade Carbide Milling Inserts

This new grade is now reportedly capable of 30% greater performance in stainless steels and heat-resistant super alloys, and up to 75% greater performance in steels than comparable grades.

Walter Introduces New Insert Grades for Turning Steel

Walter offers three Tiger·tec Gold grades specifically designed for turning operations in steel and cast iron.

Walter Launches Profile Milling Cutter

Walter launches the Xtra-tec XT M5460, a profile milling cutter that delivers precision and tool life.

Versatile Drilling Grade for Drilling Aluminum

This grade is designed to enable reliable chip removal due to its smooth surface with a reduced tendency toward adhesion and buildup on the cutting edge, thereby increasing process reliability and wear resistance.

Walter Adds to Line of Copy Turning Systems

Walter says this copy turning system for internal machining can boost tool life, cut tooling costs and increase indexing accuracy by 50%.

Cermet Turning Insert Maximizes Dimensional Accuracy

Walter’s cermet turning insert is designed to ensure dimensional accuracy, superior surface finish and reduced vibration.

Low-Adhesion Drilling Grade Improves Durability in Aluminum

Walter drilling inserts using its WNN15 PVD drilling grade can see up to a 200% tool life increase compared to conventional drilling grades.

Walter Introduces Latest Tool-Grinding Machine

Its latest tool-grinding machine, the Helitronic G 200, is designed for grinding and re-sharpening rotationally symmetrical cutting tools.

Carbide Drill Designed to Deliver Coolant Closer to Cutting Edge

Walter’s DC 175 Supreme solid carbide drill is designed for increased performance in stainless steel and superalloy machining.

Walter Insert Designed for Interrupted Cuts, Hard Materials

The CBN-grade insert WBH30 boasts 65% CBN content, which helps offer wear resistance in hardened steel.

Improved Chip Removal With Boring Bar Line, Offset Adapter

Together with A2201's larger offset dimensions, the internal coolant delivery of the A3001 boring bar optimizes chip removal, adding to its superior surface finishes. Walter says it provides fast and productive counterboring and internal profiling of parts.

Walter's New Inserts Machine Non-Ferrous Materials

The polished rake face of the new inserts is said to improve chip removal, and the extremely sharp cutting edge creates a softer cutting action. The softer cutting action enables machining of unstable components and components with long overhangs.

Walter Introduces New Milling Grade That Finishes With One Cutting Edge

Walter’s new WHH15X milling grade can reportedly provide extra-long tool life, especially with hardness of 58 HRC or greater. The new grade can be used universally for finishing on ISO materials P, K and H, and is said to be ideal for copy milling in die and mold making.

Walter USA Set to Acquire GWS Tool Group

The partnership will increase Walter’s and GWS’ position in the manufacturing of advanced components and light-weight materials. In addition, GWS’ products will expand the overall offering for Walter in North America.

Walter Releases Highly Stable Cutting Tool

Walter’s Xtra·tec XT M5009 is said to maximize feeds, tool life and productivity, as well as boost process reliability while also reducing cutting tool material costs. The cutter’s high level of stability makes it ideal for minimal material removal and variable conditions.

Walter Unveils Round Insert Milling Cutter

According to Walter, the new Xtra·Tec XT M5468 is suitable for steel, stainless steel, cast iron, non-ferrous material with difficult cutting properties and hard machining. The company claims it is ideal for copy milling with minimal material removal.

Walter's Thread Formers Reduce Torque, Improve Lubrication

Walter’s TC420 Supreme thread features a radial internal coolant for blind-hole and through-hole threads, which the company claims is optimized for maximum performance in universal applications.

New Walter Copy Turn System Offers Stability

Walter released the W-1011-P/WL25 Copy Turn system, with positive locking technology for enhanced stability, longer tool life and reduced vibrations, according to the company.

Walter Cermet Turning Inserts Boost Stability

Walter’s indexable cermet turning inserts use the company’s FP2 geometry to reduce vibration, produce stronger corners and enhance surface finish.

Walter Increases Strength and Teeth of Xtra-Tec XT M5130

Walter has revised its Xtra-Tec XT M5130 shoulder milling cutter, increasing its productivity with more teeth, an enhanced clearance angle and a new insert-mounting position.

Walter's AC001 and A3000 Introduce Preset Vibration Damping

Walter’s AC001 vibration damping adaptor for long milling tools and A3000 boring bar line include preset axially and radially flexible damper elements to enhance stability for machining deep cavities.

Walter Xtra-tec XT M5012 Comes Fully Ground or Sintered

Walter’s Xtra-tec XT M5012 ships in fully ground and sintered configurations, increasing the cost-effectiveness and precision of this versatile face mill.

Walter M5137 Xtra-tec XT Cutter Reduces Finishing Operations

Walter’s M5137 Xtra-tec XT shoulder milling cutter features 90-degree approach angles, which it says reduces the need for additional finishing operations.

Walter Increases Tool Life With ISO-H and ISO-S CBN Grades

Walter WBH20 and WBS10 grades provide improved quality, reliability and tool life in grooving operations on ISO-H and ISO-S materials, respectively.

Walter M2471 Milling Cutter Reduces Cutting Tools Costs

The Water M2471 milling cutter features a new, double-sided indexable round insert that can reduce cutting material costs by up to 20 percent.

New Walter CBN Grades Optimized for Challenging Materials

Walter’s new WBK20 and WBK30 CBN grades have edge-preparation designs that are optimized for applications in cast iron and hardened steel.

Walter's Xtreme Evo DC160 Advance Provides High Productivity

Walter USA’s Xtreme Evo DC160 Advance solid carbide drill is designed for high productivity drilling in a wide range of materials.

Walter USA's Accure-tec A3000 Boring Bar Features Vibration Damping

Walter USA’s Accure-tec A3000, with its vibration damping system, is designed to excel beyond 6 × Dc.

Walter USA's G3051-P Arranges Inserts for Efficient Grooving Along Shoulders

Walter USA’s G3051-P grooving system, designed for grooving along shoulders, uses MX22-2L/R indexable inserts inclined by 3 degrees in the insert pocket.

Walter USA's MU5 Insert Benefits Low-Volume, High-Mix Turning Applications

The MU5 double-sided indexable insert from Walter USA can be used for turning steel forged parts as well as stainless materials.

Walter USA's MC232 Perform Milling Cutter Increases Edge Stability

Walter USA’s MC232 Perform series of solid carbide milling cutters feature a corner radius and reduced neck.

Walter USA Adds PCD Inserts to Its Cut GX Grooving Series

Walter USA has added polycristalline diamond (PCD) grooving inserts to its Walter Cut GX grooving system.

Walter's M4791 Routing Cutter Can Be Used on Lathes and Machining Centers

Walter USA has expanded its M4000 milling cutter line with the M4791, a routing cutter capable of plunging in solid material and producing a true flat bottom.

Walter's CBN Grades Provide High-Quality Surface Finish

Walter’s WBH10C, WBH10 and WBH20 CBN grades are designed for improved turning of hardened steel ranging to 65 HRC.

Walter's D4120 Drill Speeds Chip Removal

Walter USA’s D4120 is an indexable insert drill from the P484 family that is designed for wear-resistance and longer tool life.

Walter USA's TC117, TC217 Advance Cut Taps Provide High Threading Productivity

Walter’s TC117/TC217 Advance cut taps provide high threading productivity in a wide range of materials.

Walter USA's WKV10, WKV20 Insert Grades Benefit Cast Iron Turning

Walter USA’s WKV10 and WKV20 insert grades for the Perform line of turning tools are marketed as versatile and cost-effective for small- and medium-batch applications in cast iron (ISO K).

Walter USA Now Offers Custom Indexable Inserts Through Its Xpress Service

Walter USA has added indexable inserts to the range of products available via the Walter Xpress fast delivery service.

Walter AG Appoints New President

Richard Harris has held various management positions with Sandvik, the parent company to Walter AG, since 2002.

Walter USA's D3120 Drill Provides Stability with Reliable Chip Removal

Built to provide trouble-free drilling in virtually all conditions, Walter USA’s D3120 indexable-insert drill features square positive inserts with four cutting edges, reducing cost per edge.

Walter USA's WMP45G Grade Is Designed for Cutting Turbine Blades

The grade is available in round indexable inserts for the F2334R copy milling cutter for face milling and copy milling of martensitic and austenitic stainless steels.

Solid Carbide Drill Provides 140-Degree Point Angle for Accuracy

Walter USA’s DC150 Perform 5×Dc is designed to be a versatile and cost-effective solid carbide drill that can be used with all materials and with a broad range of workpieces.

Grooving Inserts, Holders Elevate Productivity, Tool Life

Walter USA has released Walter Cut MX grooving inserts.

Drill Designed for Versatility at an Economical Price Point

The DA110 Perform drill from Walter USA can be used universally and cost-effectively for a range of materials, the company says.

Modular Helical Cutter Promotes Process Reliability in Unstable Conditions

The M4258 modular helical milling cutter from Walter USA promotes cost efficiency and process reliability in slot milling and can be used for ramping, pocket milling, shoulder milling and circular interpolation.

Walter USA Tool Catalog Now in MachiningCloud

Walter USA customers are expected to be able to increase productivity and achieve greater accuracy by more easily downloading tool information directly into their CAM, simulation and tool management systems.

Indexable-Insert Drill's Polished Surfaces Resist Wear

Walter USA has introduced the D4140 indexable-insert drill, a tough and versatile new drill designed to deliver maximum process reliability and extended tool life.

Thread Mills Combine Pros of Thread Milling, Tapping

Walter USA’s range of T2711/T2712 thread milling cutters for large threads has been expanded with three new inserts and two tool bodies for cutting M56 and M64 threads.

Taps Combine Performance in Steel with Process Reliability

Walter USA LLC’s TC120, TC121 and TC122 Supreme blind hole taps combine improved performance in steel with increased tool life and process reliability, according to the company.

Ceramic Milling Cutters Increase Productivity, Cutting Speeds

Walter’s MC275/MC075 Walter Prototyp ceramic milling cutters increase productivity, cutting speeds and metal removal rates in the machining of nickel-based alloys.

Solid Carbide Micro Drill Meets DIN 1899 Standards

Walter USA has released the DB130 Advance, its smallest solid carbide micro drill

Inserts in Expanded Line Promote Long Tool Life

Walter has announced several extensions to its Tiger-tec Gold inserts.

Ceramic Cutting Grade Enables Roughing Cast Iron at High Speed

The WCK10 ceramic cutting grade from Walter is designed for roughing gray cast iron at high cutting speeds

Solid Carbide Milling Cutters for Hard Machining

Walter has introduced its ISO H Advance line of solid carbide milling cutters.

Turning Inserts for Machines with Limited Cutting Parameters

Walter USA has introduced two insert grades in its Perform Line of turning tools, the WPV10 and WPV20.

Dynamic Milling Cutter Insures Even Wear

The MD133 Supreme milling cutter from Walter USA is designed for dynamic milling and delivers process reliability, particularly during unmanned operation.

Grooving Boring Bar’s Coolant Holes Optimize Blind Bore Machining

Walter USA’s Walter Cut G1221-P grooving boring bar with precision cooling is designed for recessing and internal grooving.

Grooving, Parting Inserts Ensure Reliable Handling

The Walter Cut MX grooving and parting tool is said to improve accuracy, stability and process reliability.

Manufacturing News of Note: December 2017

SW North America opens a new facility to strengthen its automotive presence, Walter and Starrag focus on aviation and power turbines, and other manufacturing news.

Walter, Starrag Host Fifth Annual Turbine Technology Days

The companies claim that the aviation industry’s boom and the power generation industry’s increasing need for gas turbines comprise the turbine manufacturing industry’s call to action.

Geometry/Grade Combo Makes Burr-Free Parts

Walter USA introduces the MS3 cutting geometry with the new WSM01 grade.

Custom Cutters Quicker

An online quoting service is said to speed and simplify quoting and purchasing of custom cutting tools.

Grooving Tool Stably Performs Radial, Axial Grooving Operations

Walter USA’s Walter Cut G1511-P grooving tool with precision coolant supply is available in 1.0" shank sizes and is designed to provide increased tool life and productivity.

Blind-Hole Taps Handle Stainless Steel Applications

TC142 blind-hole taps from Walter USA are designed for machining stainless steels and ISO-M materials.

Blind-Hole, Through-Hole Taps Handle Range of Materials

Walter USA’s high-performance Prototyp TC115 and TC216 taps are designed to make blind-hole and through-hole threads, respectively.

Deep-Hole Drills Avoid Pecking

Walter USA has added the Titex X-treme D40 and D50 to its line of solid carbide deep-hole drills.

Through-Coolant Capability Reduces Cycle Time

Aided by Walter Titex tooling and a new higher-rpm machine tool from Fryer, Toolmasters Inc. was able to cut cycle time on a complex die set.

Cutter Promotes Chip Removal during Deep Plunging

Walter USA has expanded its Proto-max series of high-performance solid carbide end mills with the Prototyp Proto-max "Tough Guys" (TG) end mills, designed for use with steel, stainless steel, cast iron and super alloys.

Micro-Drills Feature Internal Cooling

Walter USA has expanded its Titex X-treme DM micro-drilling line with tools in the 16×D and 30×D drilling depth ranges.

Tool Selection System Available

Walter USA offers its Walter Global Productivity System (Walter GPS), a web-based tool selection system.

Tap Improves Thread Quality

The Walter Prototyp Paradure short-chip blind-hole tap from Walter USA is designed to increase process reliability and quality when tapping long-chipping, high-tensile-strength steels.

Ceramic Grades for Super Alloy Turning Operations

The WIX10 and WWS20 complementary ceramic grades from Walter are designed for turning high-temperature super alloys such as Inconel, Waspaloy, Stellite and other heat-resistant materials that can create create greater stresses and increased wear in carbide tools.

Insert Geometries Designed for Turning

Walter USA has added four cutting tool insert geometries to its Tiger-tec Silver for turning family.

Walter USA Opens New Technology Center

A new 40,000-square-foot technology center complements the company’s efforts to be a competency leader in the cutting tool industry.

Milling Grade Designed for Faster Metal Removal

The Tiger-tec Silver WKP25S indexable milling grade from Walter is designed to maximize productivity by enabling increased feed and cutting speeds, and increased rates of metal removal, particularly in the machining of steel and castings.

Making Music while Making Chips

Machinists are creative people. So why should it surprise us that they are musically inclined?

Drill Reaches 70×D Drilling Depth

Walter Titex’s XD70 drill is designed to reach a drilling depth of 70×D without pecking, exceeding standard depths of 30×D.

See The Tool's Value Instead Of Its Cost

This company is embracing high-performance tooling on its turning centers. The "sticker shock" is no reason not to do this. In one case, though, the shop found a way to limit the cost of the tool and increase productivity at the same time.

Thread Milling On A Tiny Scale

Machining internal threads in difficult materials is challenging, especially when hole diameters are small. Thread milling offers advantages for these applications that are important to consider.

Insert Provides Long Life, Short Cycle Times

Novatek, a manufacturer of diamond products used in the oil and gas, mining, construction and other industries, needed to reduce both costs and production time on a job involving very large workpieces. The Tiger-Tec black and gold WPP10 insert from Walter USA, which features an aluminum oxide coating designed to prolong tool life at high surface footages, helped the company increase feeds and speeds and create smaller, more manageable chips.

Cutting Tool Manufacturer Helps Growing Shop Improve Efficiency

While nearly always desirable, growth can bring its own set of challenges. A case in point is Tri-K Machining, a shop that is seemingly on the fast track to success. Business has increased by more than 300 percent during the past 12 months. However, management soon realized that keeping up with this added work

Facilitating Faster Speeds And Shorter Cycle Times With Cutter Implementation

“Perfection is a goal every business strives for, but when it’s part of your name, you feel even more responsible for it,” says Scott Gauerke, owner/president of Perfect Patterns, an Appleton, Wisconsin-based manufacturer of patterns and permanent molds for a number of industries, including automotive, light commercial and agricultural.

Drill Reduces Machining Time, Increasing Capacity

This company specializes in developing electromagnetic systems with switching and/or sensor capabilities. Typical product applications include general mechanical engineering and plant construction; automotive engineering equipment and materials handling equipment; and automation, medical and power technologies.

Competitive Testing Process Helps Manufacturer Take The Bite Out Of Cycle Times

To find a line of indexable inserts that would improve cycle times and provide increased tool life, this company invited eight tool manufacturers to test their inserts on turning applications on ductile iron workpieces machined at the company's facility.

Tools For Milling In Z

The fastest way to mill away a lot of material may be to attack it head on with a move in the Z direction.

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