Tungaloy UK Limited

Tungaloy UK Limited The world's leading manufacturer of indexable carbide cutting tools🦾
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04/06/2026

Purple anodized drill indexes + clean shoulder milling 👀💜

Great to see putting TungForceRec to work again, this time machining anodized parts with some seriously satisfying finishes 🔥

What makes this setup interesting is the flexibility behind the cutter system:
from steels and stainless to non-ferrous materials, modular heads, square shoulder types, DLC, even PCD options.

But honestly… the real star of the reel is just watching those clean passes and chips fly 😄

🎥 Video credits: Tungaloy-NTK America, Inc.

In Swiss machining, a few microns can completely change the cut 👀This article explores one of the most overlooked setup ...
02/06/2026

In Swiss machining, a few microns can completely change the cut 👀

This article explores one of the most overlooked setup variables in miniature machining:
center height.

Especially below Ø10 mm, even tiny deviations can affect:
▪ Cutting forces
▪ Chip formation
▪ Surface finish
▪ Tool wear
▪ Dimensional stability

What makes it interesting is how the same offset becomes far more aggressive as part diameter gets smaller.

A really insightful read for anyone working with Swiss-type or miniature precision components.

Read the full article here: https://ntkcuttingtools.com/article/when-microns-decide-stability/

01/06/2026

Measure → Offset → Finish 👀🎯

This collaboration between FANUC, MST, and Tungaloy shows how in-machine measurement can feed directly into the final finishing process on ROBODRILL.

Not just measuring the bore…but automatically correcting the finishing diameter based on the result.

402 m/min finishing speed0.1 mm aeG171 automated offset correction

The interesting part is watching the machine adjust itself between measurement and final cut.

Because in high-precision machining, accuracy is not only about the toolpath anymore 😄

30/05/2026

6 mm depth of cut in cast iron… at 1,000 m/min 👀🔥

This reel shows JXTM ceramic milling pushing large DOC machining with:
▪ ap = 6 mm
▪ ae = 80 mm
▪ Vc = 1,000 m/min

Gray cast iron machining is already aggressive enough… then add a fine-pitch cutter and ceramic inserts into the mix 😅

Interesting detail:
the LNX insert uses a dedicated chipbreaker to help reduce cutting pressure during heavy milling.

Because when DOC gets bigger, stability becomes everything.

👉 Would you run ceramic this aggressively in cast iron?

28/05/2026

100 mm deep pockets. Ø25 cutter. Cast iron. 👀

This setup from Antonio Ropero pushed high-feed milling hard on large GG40 castings using DoFeedTri.

Conditions:
▪ Vc = 200 m/min
▪ Feed = 10,000 mm/min
▪ ap = 0.8 mm
▪ 1 mm/rev per insert

The interesting part?
Cycle time dropped from 252 min to 108 min per part… while insert life increased dramatically 🔥

Deep pockets + long reach usually mean vibration and lost productivity.

This time… not so much 😄

🎥 Video credits: Ropero

26/05/2026

Can cermet really handle a 4 mm depth of cut? 👀⚙️

This reel puts it to the test in interrupted turning on S45C steel:

▪ Roughing: ap 4.0 mm @ 250 m/min
▪ Finishing: 300 m/min

Interrupted cut. High speed. Deep DOC.

Not exactly where most people expect cermet to feel comfortable 😅

But sometimes machining performance is less about assumptions… and more about the actual cutting conditions.

👉 Would you trust cermet for heavy interrupted turning?

Cast iron roughing is not always about pushing maximum speed 👀Sometimes the real challenge is keeping wear stable when s...
25/05/2026

Cast iron roughing is not always about pushing maximum speed 👀

Sometimes the real challenge is keeping wear stable when scale, interruptions, and lower cutting speeds start working against the edge.

That’s where grades like CP1 become interesting:
▪ Thick TiCN + Al₂O₃ coating structure
▪ Strong wear resistance up to ~300 m/min
▪ Stable roughing performance in gray and ductile cast iron

One application in scaled gray cast iron boring reached:
110 pcs/corner vs 50 with a conventional coated carbide.

Because in cast iron machining, consistency is often what keeps production moving 🎯

Read More: https://ntkcuttingtools.com/products/cast-iron-grade/cp1/

23/05/2026

Still think internal turning has to be slow? 👀👇

This setup pushed internal turning at:
▪ 200 m/min
▪ Up to 1.2 mm/rev feed
▪ 100 mm depth

And that’s where things get interesting.

Because internal turning is usually where rigidity drops, chips become unpredictable, and everyone starts backing off the conditions 😅

But with the right setup, it doesn’t always have to be that way.

👉 What limits you first in internal turning: vibration, chips, or reach?

21/05/2026

In oil & gas machining, “close enough” is not an option 👇

This video takes a look inside WellHead Systems Inc., where precision, repeatability, and cycle time all directly impact performance and safety in the field.

From high-feed milling to threading operations, the focus is simple:
make the part right the first time.

What stands out most is not just the tooling…
it’s the constant drive to improve processes while keeping production reliable under demanding conditions.

Because in industries like oil & gas, machining accuracy is more than productivity, it’s trust.

🎥 Featuring Tungaloy and WellHead Systems Inc.

Chatter is still one of the biggest problems in end milling… especially in slotting 👀Not tool life.Not feeds and speeds....
19/05/2026

Chatter is still one of the biggest problems in end milling… especially in slotting 👀

Not tool life.
Not feeds and speeds.
Vibration.

This article breaks down why chatter becomes so difficult in deep slots and shoulder milling, and how one edge geometry is changing the way shops approach roughing and finishing.

One of the most interesting parts is seeing how reducing chatter changes everything else:
surface finish, tool life, cycle time… and even how hard you can push the cut.

Definitely worth the read for anyone working with slotting, shoulder milling, or long-overhang machining.

Read the full article here: https://tungaloy.com/uk/whats-new/suppress-chatter-and-push-the-limits-roughing-and-finishing-in-one-tool-combination-end-mill/

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