New cutting tool material for steel turning

Tiger-tec for Steel, indexable inserts for steel turning, will be introduced by Walter USA in September, 2005.

By applying a new carbide substrate and a multi-layer coating, the company says it is able to offer the same benefits for steel turning that Tiger-tec inserts have provided for cast iron. Potential benefits include increased tool life and productivity, as well as improved process security.

The line, which is available in three cutting materials--grades WPP10, WPP20 and WPP30--and in eight ISO insert shapes (negative basic shape), is recommended for roughing and finishing virtually all types of current steels, including unalloyed structural steels and high-alloyed tool steels.