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New fast and simple tooling data solution

New fast and simple tooling data solution
  The developers of Mastercam, CNC Software have collaborated with WIDIA, the original German tungsten carbide tool developers, to provide a solution that enables CAM users to quickly import tool assemblies from WIDIA NOVO directly into Mastercam 2018.
23rd January 2018

New fast and simple tooling data solution

New fast and simple tooling data solution
  CNC Software developers of Mastercam, have collaborated with WIDIA, the original German tungsten carbide tool developers, to provide a solution that enables CAM users to quickly import tool assemblies from WIDIA NOVO directly into Mastercam 2018.
15th January 2018

High speed machining for aerospace applications

High speed machining for aerospace applications
  The metal cutting industry continues to develop in order to meet the advanced requirements of the various industrial applications. High speed machining meets the demands of industries which are required to produce high quality tools. These industries include the car manufacturing industry, space and aviation industries, and medical industry.
30th October 2017


Solid carbide drill designed for high-temp alloys

Solid carbide drill designed for high-temp alloys
Manufacturer of cutting tools, WIDIA, has announced that its TDS45x drills are available in 3.0-20.0mm (0.1181-0.7874") diameters and length to diameter ratios of 3xD, 5xD, and 8Xd. Hole straightness and accuracy is assured, even without a pilot hole. Users of WIDIA’s TDS series drilling solution are already familiar with its performance in steel, cast iron, and non-ferrous alloys.
9th October 2017

High temperatures can be tough

High temperatures can be tough
The indexable milling grade from WIDIA is well suited for titanium and other superalloys. The WS40PM´s cobalt-rich substrate provides resistance and edge integrity, while the multi-phase AlTiN-TiN PVD coating reduces tool wear, making it suitable for a range of high-temperature steel alloys and PH stainless steels, nickel-based super alloys such as Hastelloy and Nitronic, and titanium. 
26th October 2016

Modular end mills remove more metal in less time

Modular end mills remove more metal in less time
Sixty years of carbon cutting tool experience has led to Hanita´s VariMill technology, bringing advancements to WIDIA’s replaceable tip system. This includes a range of helix and cutting geometries, an asymmetrical flute design, and wear-resistant AlTiN coatings for productive use in titanium and nickel-based superalloys.
20th October 2016

Reaming the right way

Reaming the right way
Modular flexibility and top of the line performance is offered in WIDIA’s new disc-style carbide-tipped reamer. This Top Ream platform covers the majority of hole finishing needs, with diameters up to 42mm (1.65") and a range of edge preps and geometries available.
12th October 2016

Milling grade well suited for titanium and other superalloys

Milling grade well suited for titanium and other superalloys
WIDIA claim that its new indexable milling grade is the first choice for titanium and other superalloys. The cobalt-rich substrate that is WS40PM provides fatigue resistance and edge integrity, while the multiphase AlTiN-TiN PVD coating reduces tool wear, making it well suited for a range of high-temp steel alloys, austenitic and PH stainless steels, nickel-based super alloys such as Hastelloy and Nitronic and titanium. 
5th October 2016

Modular mills make life fast and flexible

Modular mills make life fast and flexible
Removing more metal in less time than comparable cutting tool systems, is WIDIA’s modular end mills, with a 60-year history of carbide cutting tool experience. Hanita´s VariMill technology brings exciting advancements to WIDIA´s replaceable tip system, including a range of helix and cutting geometries, an asymmetrical flute design, and wear-resistant AlTiN coatings for productive use in titanium and nickel-based super alloys.
28th September 2016

Better Engineering Means Higher Productivity in Titanium and Stainless Steel With New VariMill III ER From WIDIA

Better Engineering Means Higher Productivity in Titanium and Stainless Steel With New VariMill III ER From WIDIA
With a new seven-flute, eccentric relief (ER) design, the newest addition to the WIDIA VariMill family, the VariMill III ER solid-carbide end mill, is engineered for higher metal removal, longer tool life, and improved surface finishes in demanding workpiece materials such as titaniums and stainless steels.VariMill III ER is true finishing endmill for higher metal removal rates, longer tool life, and improved surface finishes in demanding workpiece materials such as titaniums and stainless steels.
9th November 2015

WIDIA, High-Performance WIDIA VSM17 Platform Adds Versatility to True 90o Shoulder Milling

Excellent cutting and tool life promise big advantages for job shops. The versatile and robust VSM17 platform from WIDIA provide true 90-degree walls and excellent stepless finishes.
5th November 2015

One drill for machining assorted products

One drill for machining assorted products
The recent Top Cut 4 indexable drilling platform from WIDIA is targeted to end users that machine a broad assortment of products and need one drill for a variety of drilling applications and workpiece materials. Expanded capabilities and improved performance combine for outstanding results in the Top Cut 4TM indexable holemaking platform from WIDIATM. A true multi-problem-solver in one platform, Top Cut 4 is targeted to end users that need one drill that can be applied in a variety of drilling applications and different workpiece materials.
28th October 2015

WIDIA Announces Tools and Strategies for High-Speed Trochoidal Milling

WIDIA Announces Tools and Strategies for High-Speed Trochoidal Milling
Business competition and economic ups and downs are constantly forcing shops to seek new ways of maximizing performance, and they are bombarded with solutions from many sources. Machine tools have stronger, high-torque motors; multi-axis spindles; and better rigidity. CAD/CAM systems offer faster calculations of toolpaths and cutting conditions. Tool providers tout specialized indexable or solid tools with specific advantages for specific materials and applications. WIDIA recognizes that the foundation for successful machining starts with the best thinking and experience, which is why the company is proudly introducing high-speed trochoidal milling strategies featuring advanced WIDIA-Hanita solid-carbide end mills.
31st March 2015

WIDIA Introduces New Universal High-Precision Collet Chuck

WIDIA Introduces New Universal High-Precision Collet Chuck
WIDIA is announcing a significant new weapon to bring shops closer to victory, a universal, high-precision collet chuck offering use in multiple applications (milling, drilling, reaming, and tapping), while maintaining runout accuracies of 0.003 mm (0.0001 inches) at 3xD.
8th January 2015

WIDIA Victory Turning Portfolio Expands, Maximizing Performance in Wide Range of Materials

WIDIA Victory Turning Portfolio Expands, Maximizing Performance in Wide Range of Materials
The WIDIA Victory turning portfolio features the Universal Roughing geometry for smooth chip forming and increased tool life.
16th October 2014

WIDIA HydroForceHT: Universal Hydraulic Chuck Reduces Inventory, Maximizes Performance

WIDIA HydroForceHT: Universal Hydraulic Chuck Reduces Inventory, Maximizes Performance
WIDIA recognizes the foundation for successful machining is built on rock-solid reliability and performance, which is why the company is proudly introducing HydroForce a new high-performance, high-torque universal hydraulic chuck.
16th October 2014

Introducing NOVO: Digital WIDIA Knowledge That Delivers Extreme Results

Introducing NOVO: Digital WIDIA Knowledge That Delivers Extreme Results
WIDIA has a saying: “Extreme Challenges – Extreme Results.” Over the years, this has come to mean metalworking productivity breakthroughs for numerous shops from such well-known WIDIA names as VariMill, VariTap, WIDIA Victory, and numerous others. In the future of what some have coined Industry 4.0 extreme opportunities exist in the digital integration of tooling data and knowledge to the shop floor. Extreme results are possible through integrating accurate, complete tool data, rules, and application knowledge digitally to dramatically rethink and shorten process planning, adding real value to CAD/CAM, CNC machine control, presetting, inventory management, and more. This is what WIDIA envisions with their launch of their new NOVO desktop and tablet application – on demand cutting edge delivery of cutting tool data and expertise for reduced product development and manufacturing lead times.
10th October 2014

Achieve True 90o Shoulder Milling With High-Performance WIDIA VSM11 Platform

As a job-shop owner, how would you describe an ideal, go-to tool? Certainly, it should be a high-performance tool that can cover multiple functions such as shoulder milling, slotting, pocket milling, ramping and helical interpolation. All inserts are available in the latest WIDIA Victory grades for a variety of workpiece materials. And naturally it should have the performance and working life that make it an economical win for present and future production tasks.
3rd October 2014


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