Represented in the UK and Ireland by www.itc-ltd.co.uk Industrial Tooling Corporation Ltd (ITC), global cutting tool manufacturer Widia, has added an AL Geometry to its ISO turning portfolio, strengthening its broad offering of affordable tooling solutions for small- to medium-size machine shops, that machine aluminum and non-ferrous materials.

The new insert, is offered in two grades for increased machining versatility — an uncoated microfine carbide WU10HT grade and the PVD AlTiN coated grade, WU05PT. Each grade is available in all popular styles, including C, D, R, T, and V inserts to increase customer tooling options.

In addition to enhanced product versatility from multiple grade and style offerings, the AL Geometry insert offers additional benefits. A highly polished rake face improves chip flow, resulting in shorter set up times due to less manual retrieval of chips following each cut.

The periphery ground insert also features a sharper cutting edge to increase overall tooling precision and reduce cutting forces. Reliable tooling performances means customers can dedicate more time to machining and less time to post-machining deburring operations because of the reduction in built-up edge.

Anil Kumar, Widia global turning portfolio manager, said: “The AL Geometry portfolio offers tooling versatility when machining different components and workpieces, while also providing more precise and reliable machining performance. By focusing on both tooling performance and value, we are helping our customers maximise their return on our products.”

Versatile, reliable, and cost-effective, the AL Geometry is a universal solution for customers seeking lower cutting forces, extended tool life, and greater tooling productivity when machining a variety of non-ferrous workpiece materials, especially aluminum.