Inserts are classified as two general types: those held in place by external threads and those that use some means other than threads (knurls, grooves, interference fit) for their holding power.

A new boring/inserting machine – just unveiled at IWF 2016 – uses Lockdowel fasteners to completely automate the boring/inserting process. The Laguna Tools’ SmartShop LD4 automatic boring/inserting ...

ALLIED MACHINE AND ENGINEERING, a manufacturer of holemaking and finishing cutting tools, launched the T-A Pro M geometry insert for stainless steel and heat-resistant super alloy (HRSA) materials.

ALLIED MACHINE AND ENGINEERING has expanded its T-A Pro high-penetration drilling system. The “X” geometry, super cobalt insert works as a drill-everything insert while significantly lowering the risk ...

Kennametal’s KCU25B tooling proved durable enough for turn-peeling a lengthy austenitic stainless steel 1.4435 rotor while reducing cycle times.

For high-volume jobs, it’s easy to justify the cost of an automated pin inserter. Automation improves consistency of installation and efficiency while cutting costs and scrap. But for lowvolume tasks, ...

Injection-moulded plastic throttle body adaptors have two main advantages over their older aluminium sand-cast counterparts. Not only are they much lighter, they are also cheaper, since no secondary ...