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.

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.

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 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.

Spirol’s yoyo puck assembly station was a crowd pleaser for nostalgic players visiting their booth at MD&M West 2026. It was also a great way to lure the crowds to observe demonstrations based on ...

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 ...