SUMITOMO has released a double-coated carbide insert grade said to allow high speed cast iron turning.
SANDVIK Coromant has expanded its CoroMill 490 tool to support a wider selection of cutters for applications including steel and cast iron.
Lincoln Electric introduced the EAA, Iron man and Patriot to its Viking Helmet range.
ERCOLINA has released an angle roll capable of bending a range of tube, pipe and profiles claimed to be 20% faster than its competition.
KENNAMETAL has added 11 grades of screw-on, positive chipbreaker inserts to its Beyond line, improving productivity in steel, stainless steel and cast iron turning applications.
WALTER AG has released three cutters which are said to be suitable for machining steel, cast iron, non-ferrous metals and other materials.
MASTER Appliance has released a heat tool kit featuring its butane-powered multi-functional tool which can be used as a soldering iron, flameless heat tool, hot knife and brazing torch.
BIRCHWOOD Casey has released a metal finishing system which uses its magnetite finishing process for treating iron and non-stainless steel parts.
KURT Manufacturing has released 10cm capacity vices for precise, high density work-holding of small parts on smaller machining centres.
WALTER has added a cutting-off system for working small parts to its monoblock toolholder range.
ARCOS has released a high nickel alloy for corrosion-resistant welding in extreme temperatures.
WALTER Australia has released an internally cooled solid carbide drill with double coating and drilling depths up to 5xD.
CAMEL Grinding Wheels has released a new grinding wheel with depressed centre cutting and notching.
DYNABRADE has released a finisher which mounts to a standard machine shop lathe in five minutes.
ISCAR has released a new family of turning inserts that have been treated to increase their durability.
MAGSWITCH Technology released a range of switchable magnetic industrial tools at National Manufacturing Week 2008.
JTM Products has released a high performance metalworking coolant, said to be formulated for high pressure applications.
WALTER has released the G1011, a grooving toolholder for the GX24 insert, with improved insert seat and optimised screw clamp.
KURT has released new workholding kits for trunion fixture rotary tables, allowing machinists to add clamping stations.
THE SMMA has released the Electrical Motor Education and Research Foundation’s third edition CD-ROM compendium of lamination steel alloys commonly used in electric motors.