Team Cutting Tools from Ceratizit (www.ceratizit.com) has released its latest UP2Date publication.

Containing 122 pages of the latest cutting tool developments from the group, it focuses on new developments and upgrades with indexable inserts from Cutting Solutions by Ceratizit and rotary tools and work-holding from WNT — two of the Team Cutting Tools product brands.

Key among the many innovations announced in UP2Date is the new CTPX710 multi-purpose insert grade from Ceratizit; with the latest Dragonskin coating and carbide substrate, this new grade delivers ‘outstanding performance’ when machining stainless steel and super-alloys — plus non-ferrous materials.

As a result, one grade of insert now covers most applications, saving cost and inventory — and simplifying the selection process.

From WNT, there is a wide variety of new products, including a full revamp of the SilverLine range of solid-carbide milling cutters to give a (typically) 50% increase in tool life (in terms of metres of cut) and a 30% increase in process security.

Changes to these cutters include an updated Dragonskin coating, optimised core geometry and improved chip clearance.

The MultiLock exchangeable-head milling system, which is also new, provides significant advantages compared to solid-carbide milling cutters when machining aerofoils, moulds and dies, where long overhangs are common.

A copy of UP2Date can be requested by e-mailing (), or phoning (0114 242 8820).