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Effective hard turning with PCBN indexable inserts

Effective hard turning with PCBN indexable inserts

Machining hardened materials more than 55HRC is becoming increasingly important, so too is the need for tooling that can handle these toughest machining jobs.

21st September 2023
EMO 2023: Ceratizit highlights sustainable mobility

EMO 2023: Ceratizit highlights sustainable mobility

Tooling specialist Ceratizit will be exhibiting at EMO in September in Hall 5 on Stand C69.

15th August 2023
Ceratizit launches ISO-P update for its EcoCut series

Ceratizit launches ISO-P update for its EcoCut series

ISO-P steels represent the largest of all metal material groups so for cutting tool manufacturers, covering all bases can be a challenging task.

27th January 2023
Ceratizit has something for everyone at MACH 2022

Ceratizit has something for everyone at MACH 2022

Whether you are looking for the latest in turning, milling, drilling, threading tooling technology or workholding, a visit to Ceratizit UK & Ireland on stand 18-210 at MACH 2022 will cover all your requirements.

3rd February 2022
Four years of cutting tool innovation at Ceratizit’s MACH stand

Four years of cutting tool innovation at Ceratizit’s MACH stand

With four years having passed in what to some is a blink of the eye Ceratizit UK & Ireland is eagerly anticipating the return of the MACH exhibition. The cutting tool specialist will take the opportunity to highlight four years of cutting tool toolholding and workholding innovation, along with its continuing enhancements to its market-leading customer support.

18th January 2022
Ceratizit’s 2021 catalogue launched

Ceratizit’s 2021 catalogue launched

With its new main catalogue, the Ceratizit Group's Team Cutting Tools provides users with access to a comprehensive tooling portfolio.

29th June 2021
5-axis vice for demanding applications

5-axis vice for demanding applications

The WNT X5G-Z from Ceratizit is a new, efficient, and highly precise, clamping system for machining centres.

19th February 2021
Shorten processes with three cutting edges

Shorten processes with three cutting edges

The WTX Feed BR drill reamer from Ceratizit ensures high accuracy with tight tolerances and perfect surface quality.

17th December 2020
Ceratizit technical support mobile app launched

Ceratizit technical support mobile app launched

In these times of local and national lockdowns due to Covid 19, the manufacturing sector has continued to support the economy by continuing to work in safe and managed environments.

10th December 2020
KUB Pentron CS added to standard range by Ceratizit

KUB Pentron CS added to standard range by Ceratizit

Ceratizit’s KUB Pentron CS indexable insert drill from Komet provides a single operation, process-secure and high-performance drilling solution for bores up to 96mm diameter.

23rd October 2020
Ceratizit launches four-fluted drill

Ceratizit launches four-fluted drill

Ceratizit’s WTX High-Feed Drill features four effective cutting edges for increased precision, productivity and service life.

22nd October 2020
New Ceratizit carbide grades with Dragonskin coating

New Ceratizit carbide grades with Dragonskin coating

For turning stainless steel components – regardless of whether they be cast, forged or semi-finished parts – Ceratizit has an optimal insert in its range.

30th September 2020
Cutting tool convenience

Cutting tool convenience

The new Ceratizit online shop offers numerous practical features that both simplify and speed up the ordering of tools.

21st September 2020
Tooling deals from Ceratizit

Tooling deals from Ceratizit

Ceratizit UK & Ireland customers will be benefitting from some special introductory offers when they receive the latest edition of the machining specialist’s Special Selection publication.

8th September 2020
Online shopping bonus for Ceratizit customers

Online shopping bonus for Ceratizit customers

Online shopping bonus for Ceratizit customers starts with up to 49% discount on drilling.

11th August 2020
Ceratizit Standard Line set to offer significant cost benefits

Ceratizit Standard Line set to offer significant cost benefits

As the engineering manufacturing sector begins its recovery from the downturn attributed to Covid-19, Ceratizit has stepped up to provide a helpful hand in controlling tooling costs.

24th July 2020
Improved milling performance on nickel alloys

Improved milling performance on nickel alloys

The advantages of nickel-based alloys is that they are able to withstand high thermal and mechanical loads, while being extremely corrosion-resistant, making them suitable for many applications, often under arduous conditions.

15th May 2020
Ceratizit partners with MTC to support apprentice training

Ceratizit partners with MTC to support apprentice training

Ceratizit UK & Ireland has announced a three-year agreement to provide cutting tools and technical support and applications advice to the two apprentice training sites run by the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), MTC Apprenticeships in Coventry and Oxfordshire Advanced Skills (OAS) in Abingdon.

12th May 2020
Ceratizit releases latest supplementary catalogue

Ceratizit releases latest supplementary catalogue

Ceratizit has released its latest Up2Date supplementary catalogue, which includes a number of updated tools, product supplements and totally new tooling solutions.

7th May 2020
Cutting Edge Precision turns up the volume for ventilator parts

Cutting Edge Precision turns up the volume for ventilator parts

When Huntingdon-based Cutting Edge Precision Engineering was asked to produce large quantities of components to support ventilator and respiratory systems for one existing and one new customer, it was faced with the challenge of sourcing tooling.

5th May 2020
Ventilators: Growing demand for Ceratizit tooling

Ventilators: Growing demand for Ceratizit tooling

Ceratizit UK & Ireland has reported an uptake of its offer for free test tools, heavily discounted production tools and, technical support for those companies involved in the manufacture of ventilator and other related diagnostic equipment for the NHS during the current Covid-19 pandemic.

14th April 2020
The 360º revolution in turning has arrived

The 360º revolution in turning has arrived

High Dynamic Turning (HDT) with the FreeTurn standard range tooling is now available from Ceratizit.

10th March 2020
Reducing tool costs, increasing performance

Reducing tool costs, increasing performance

Exchangeable head milling systems are a fairly familiar sight thanks to the cost savings that they deliver over conventional solid carbide milling cutters above a certain diameter.

4th March 2020
Team Cutting Tools keeps you UP2DATE with latest developments

Team Cutting Tools keeps you UP2DATE with latest developments

Team Cutting Tools from Ceratizit has its latest UP2DATE publication containing 122 pages of the latest cutting tool developments from the Ceratizit Group.

9th December 2019
Team Cutting Tools WTX Co-Pilot drills aids deep hole drilling

Team Cutting Tools WTX Co-Pilot drills aids deep hole drilling

Developed as an intermediate step between the WTX-UNI and WTX-Quattro 4F pilot drills and the WTX High Performance Deep Hole drills in the WNT range, the new WTX Co-Pilot solid carbide drills enhance the machining of holes up to 50xD by piloting to as much as 20xD. 

12th November 2019
Ceratizit tackles milling of HRSA materials with new ceramic inserts

Ceratizit tackles milling of HRSA materials with new ceramic inserts

Team Cutting Tools from Ceratizit has introduced two new ceramic insert grades and associated cutter bodies developed by Ceratizit Group to meet the demand for the milling of heat resistant super alloys, such as Nimonic, Waspaloy, Hastelloy and Stellite.

1st November 2019
Ceratizit unveils new range of PCD milling tools for hardcore solutions

Ceratizit unveils new range of PCD milling tools for hardcore solutions

Ceratizit's new range of PCD tools are said to deliver maximum efficiency when processing non-ferrous metals and carbon fibre-reinforced plastics.

15th October 2019
Boosts abound with Ceratizit’s new milling system

Boosts abound with Ceratizit’s new milling system

The ability to achieve cost-effective, secure, milling, with added process flexibility is now a reality thanks to the development of Ceratizit’s MaxiMill 271 indexable insert milling system.

8th October 2019
Increase efficiency in hole production

Increase efficiency in hole production

When it comes to hole production there is no doubt that combination tools featuring drilling, chamfering and counterboring offer productivity benefits by delivering shorter in-cut times and elimination of tool changes, component quality is also improved in terms of concentricity.

3rd September 2019
Ceratizit milling cutter hits pinnacle of titanium machining

Ceratizit milling cutter hits pinnacle of titanium machining

With the UK consolidating its position as a major centre for aerospace manufacturing, it is no surprise that there is a growing demand for the machining of titanium - and to do that in the most efficient way possible.

7th August 2019
Collaboration and investment lead to growth at T&T Precision

Collaboration and investment lead to growth at T&T Precision

When brothers Victor and Finbarr Twohig created T&T Precision back in 1996 it was in a rented barn no bigger than their current reception area, with a manual lathe, mill, surface grinder and an die-sink EDM machine.

1st February 2019
New milling grade boosts productivity

New milling grade boosts productivity

Ceratizit Group introduces a new milling grade targeting heat-resistant nickel-based alloys.

22nd August 2018
New milling grade boosts productivity

New milling grade boosts productivity

Ceratizit Group has introduced a new milling grade targeting heat-resistant nickel-based alloys.

15th August 2018
Ceratizit Group generates strong interest at Farnborough

Ceratizit Group generates strong interest at Farnborough

Ceratizit Uk & Ireland’s decision to exhibit at the Farnborough International Airshow has paid dividends with strong interest in the group’s aerospace capabilities throughout the event.

2nd August 2018
MaxiMill HFC-TUR ideal for roughing turbine blades

MaxiMill HFC-TUR ideal for roughing turbine blades

Traditionally button-style milling inserts have been the method of choice when it comes to rough machining turbine blades. Their one limiting factor has always been the achievable feed rates are relatively low for this style of insert. The development by Cutting Solutions by Ceratizit, the competence brand for innovative tooling solutions at the Ceratizit Group, of the MaxiMill HFC-TUR milling system has overcome this, achieving feed rates double those achieved with button inserts.

27th July 2018
Technical partners promote aerospace technologies at the MCMT

Technical partners promote aerospace technologies at the MCMT

In-Comm Training and Manufacturing Group, in collaboration with its technical partners, including WNT, is hosting an open house at its £4 million Marches Centre of Manufacturing & Technology (MCMT) in Bridgnorth.

12th June 2018
New catalogue keeps things current

New catalogue keeps things current

WNT’s brand-new supplementary tooling catalogue documents every tooling upgrade that has been added to the WNT range over the past two years and runs to almost 400 pages.

12th April 2018
Ceratizit WNT-backed advanced machining strategy is well supported

Ceratizit WNT-backed advanced machining strategy is well supported

Ceratizit WNT recently joined forces with Open Mind, DMG Mori, Training 2000 and UCLAN, to present a series of half-day seminars aimed at improving machining productivity with a focus on the aerospace sector.

14th March 2018
High-speed finishing to perfection

High-speed finishing to perfection

Manufacturing companies are constantly looking to reduce machining times, their search may be over with the arrival of WNT’s 3D Finish range, which provides quick and reliable results, especially on time-intensive finishing processes, where it offers huge potential for shortening cycle times and improving productivity.

6th December 2017
Ceratizit Group spreads its wings with membership of NWAA

Ceratizit Group spreads its wings with membership of NWAA

Ceratizit Group says it has further enhanced its support for high technology, high added value, industries in the UK with the announcement of its membership of the North West Aerospace Alliance (NWAA).

4th December 2017
WNT joins forces with Open Mind and XYZ for 5-axis strategy days

WNT joins forces with Open Mind and XYZ for 5-axis strategy days

Following on from successful events at the AMRC in Sheffield, WNT is hosting a further series of 5-axis strategy days in partnership with Open Mind and XYZ Machine Tools.

15th November 2017
WNT highlights machining savings at Advanced Engineering

WNT highlights machining savings at Advanced Engineering

WNT will use its attendance at Advanced Engineering (stand N22) to highlight the major cycle time savings that can be achieved using its solid carbide circular segment milling cutters in conjunction with Open Minds hyperMILL MAXX Machining CAM software. 

12th October 2017
Takumi’s evolution continues as it targets the aerospace sector

Takumi’s evolution continues as it targets the aerospace sector

Having spent the early part of his engineering career in Japan working for Fujitsu, before returning to his native Ireland to manage the companies machining operations in Dublin, Gerry Reynolds gained good experience of global manufacturing operations, which he has now put to good use in developing Takumi Precision Engineering.

5th September 2017
From jobbing shop to major player 

From jobbing shop to major player 

Over its 40-year existence, Shannon Precision Engineering has grown from a small subcontract jobbing shop into one of Ireland’s major players working across many industry sectors. Its expansion plans will also see it making inroads into the aerospace sector.

5th September 2017
Dawnlough capitalises on the aerospace sector

Dawnlough capitalises on the aerospace sector

With just eight employees and one CNC machine, Galway-based Dawnlough started in 1987 as a small toolmaking business servicing the electrical and medical engineering sectors in the west of Ireland. Moving forward 30 years it is now a leading subcontract manufacturer with a focus on the growing aerospace sector within the Republic of Ireland.

5th September 2017
Take the plunge with MonsterMill

Take the plunge with MonsterMill

WNT’s latest solid carbide milling development, the MonsterMill PCR UNI enables precise, process-secure, ramping/plunge milling at high angles or with extreme chip volumes during full slot milling, providing a new milling solution thanks to its innovative geometry, four flute design and patented centring tip.

27th July 2017
Going for gold, silver and bronze – Electroimpact sweeps the board at World Skills UK finals

Going for gold, silver and bronze – Electroimpact sweeps the board at World Skills UK finals

As one of the leaders in the design and manufacture of tooling and automation systems for aircraft production, Electroimpact places a strong emphasis on skills training. At its UK base on Deeside it has a strong apprenticeship programme, but one that wasn’t subjected to competition, until 2015, when it decided to put forward apprentices for the World Skills competition.

20th February 2017
A compact winner from Spinner!

A compact winner from Spinner!

A new, vertical-spindle machining centre has been introduced by the German manufacturer, Spinner, which despite having a generous working envelope of 1,650 x 820 x 820mm, occupies a relatively small footprint on the shop floor of 3,550 x 2,750mm.

9th November 2016
WNT makes tool selection easier with two new data platforms

WNT makes tool selection easier with two new data platforms

WNT announced at AMB Stuttgart (13-17 September 2016) that tool selection for its customers will become even easier as it joins forces with two Industry 4.0 aligned tool data platforms. By using the tooling data stored on the Tools United and Machining Cloud applications, it is claimed that selecting and assembling tool sets can be reduced by up to 75%.

6th October 2016

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