Fullerton Tool Co. (Saginaw, Michigan), a manufacturer of solid carbide cutting tools, has hired Justin Verburg as National Sales Manager. In this position, Mr. Verburg will be overseeing the company’s direct regional sales managers and outside sales rep agencies.

Mr. Verburg joined Fullerton’s sales team in early October 2017 and is based out of Fullerton’s headquarters in Saginaw. He has experience in both the manufacturing and cutting tool industries and has held a diverse range of roles including product management, general manager, and director of sales and marketing.

“Justin brings a well-rounded, family-oriented perspective to WCMT Insert Fullerton Tool,” says Mat Machining Inserts Curry, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “Justin’s passion and experience will provide valuable insight to Fullerton and will help guide our sales team to provide the best total solutions to our customers.”

The Carbide Inserts Website: https://www.cuttinginsert.com/pro_cat/shoulder-milling-inserts/index.html

Griffo Brothers’ CamLink software features an enhanced tool path for Mazatrol Matrix programs that is designed enable more control over machine tools and increased efficiency in the shop. Its GB\DataTransfer, GB\DataPrint, GB\DataEntry, GB\GeoEntry, GB\GeoSolid and GB\DataTranslate programs support Matrix CCMT Insert M, Matrix T, Matrix MT and Matrix ME controls.

GB\DataEntry enables Matrix users to program in Mazatrol offline, at their PCs, and take advantage of improved functions, including pocket milling with multiple islands and B-axis indexing for lathes. In addition, users can check their programs for accuracy and highlight potential errors before parts are manufactured on the shop floor. Tool Path for Matrix Mill enables users to view a part’s shape and cutting path before sending the program to the control. The tool path can be viewed in wire frame or 3D solid mode.

GB\DataEntry also uses the ShapeCheck graphics check feature, which enables users to view the part shape in a 3D surface model or wire frame, rotate the part shape and set the transparency level. In addition, users can select from a unit list, view the selected unit Cutting Tool Inserts on-screen and see the corresponding Mazatrol code highlighted in the program.

The Carbide Inserts Website: https://www.estoolcarbide.com/tungsten-carbide-inserts/apmt-insert/

Seco Tools is positioning its Turbo 16 line as a WNMG Insert great benefit in securing processes and lengthening tool life. A smooth cutting action and low cutting forces mean reduced power consumption and tool wear — Seco Tools reports the cutter can boost tool life up to 130%. 

Turbo 16 also scores highly on productivity, with a comprehensive range of ground and direct-pressed inserts – the close pitch on certain inserts can increase material removal rates by up to 50%. The corrosion-resistant cutter bodies have internal coolant channels ranging from 25 mm to 250 mm (the imperial program covers diameters 1” to 6”). They are compatible with a wide range of interfaces and standard rotating holders.

Built for the future of manufacturing, Turbo 16 inserts are the first Seco Tools products to feature Data Matrix tags. These BTA deep hole drilling inserts scannable codes store product and batch information, which users can read with the new Seco Assistant smartphone app.

The Carbide Inserts Website: https://www.cuttinginsert.com/product/rpkt-insert/

In partnership with Delta College, Arch Cutting Tools hosted an Introduction to Machine Tools Forum at its Flushing, Michigan, facility for five students interested in careers as machinists. The company is building an organization-wide structured training/apprenticeship Carbide Threading Inserts program that will be duplicated at other Arch Cutting Tools facilities in other communities throughout the United States.

The Flushing facility is home to Ultra-Dex, an Arch Cutting Tools business unit, and Beamer Laser Marking Systems, both of which which presented the participating students with information on career paths in precision machining. The Ultra-Dex portion of the forum was hosted by general manager Gregg Bishop. Mr. Bishop explained the various skills and disciplines that are critical CNC Inserts in today’s machining environment, including familiarity with manual Bridgeport machine operation to develop foundational industry skills, and programming CNC machines.

The Beamer Laser Marking System portion of the forum, hosted by Allen Warren, engineering manager, provided perspective on the manufacturing of fiber laser marking machines for a variety of industries.

Arch Cutting Tools is looking for a “purple squirrel,” which they define as a young machinist with natural ability and an eye on the industry’s future.

The Carbide Inserts Website: https://www.estoolcarbide.com/pro_cat/threading-inserts/index.html

Walter has introduced the DC118 Supreme solid carbide drill. These 180° drills are said to differ from standard solid carbide drills by providing high rigidity against deflection, superior centering accuracy and four margins with corner chamfers, which enable guidance in challenging applications.

The 180°-point Cermet Inserts angle makes the DC118 Supreme ideal for plunging into inclined or round surfaces because the drill is guided quickly on the margins and centered accurately. At the same time, burr formation remains extremely low. The protective corner chamfer on the cutting edges protects against rapid wear, which increases tool life compared to drills without a protective chamfer. The rigidity of the drill is a third feature which sets it apart from the competition.

Initially designed for 180° pilot drilling of deep bores on crankshafts, the current DC118 Supreme drill versions are now suitable for universal application with all materials and components. The drill has a unique fine-grained substrate with toughness. Additionally, the WJ30ET coating provides universal protection against tool wear in all material classes including steel, Machining Inserts stainless steel, cast iron, non-ferrous material and super alloys (ISO Groups P, M, K, N and S). WJ30ET is the same coating that is used on Walter’s DC160 drills. Practical applications, in addition to flat bottoms, inclined entry or round surfaces, also include operations involving thin walls, counter-boring or chain drilling. In these applications, the DC118 Supreme excels with long tool life and a high degree of precision and process reliability. Walter offers the drill with a diameter of 3-20 mm (as well as popular inch sizes) up to 2 × D as standard or as a special tool up to 5 × D via Walter Xpress.

The Carbide Inserts Website: https://www.cuttinginsert.com/product/cnc-carbide-tool-insert/