Switched to Metric Need Tooling!

[Adam]

Hi guys.

 

So I did it today all over to metric, now I need to find a tooling manufacturer.

 

In the past we have used Garr, Kennametal,Iscar and Robb Jack. I am looking for one who has the best metric selection, aswell as an overall high quality product.

 

I cut A2, H11, P20, CuBe, all mold work basically. HT up to around 52-56 RC sometimes.

 

I would also like to know if anybody is using the Minimaster by Iscar? I have one here but havent used it yet. Are there cost benefits with using one vs. a standard solid carbide Endmill?

 

Any input is appreciated!

 

Thanks

 

Adam

[chris m]

Hanita, OSG, KM, Sandvik, Iscar, etc will have full metric lines; OSG has some delivery issues but they are supposedly working that out.

 

We use those replaceable head tools [i don't know if they call them Minimaster or Multimaster now] and they work nice but I don't think the cost is all that spectacular. Since Iscar and Ingersoll are part of the same family, you may be able to save a couple bucks going with the Ingersoll "Chip Surfer" tool since I think the Ingersoll name has a little less cachet than Iscar.

 

C

[monty]

I think you donot need to change supplier as in australia I use all of mentioned above and all have their metric selection and seco is another good tool company with a wide selection of high quality standard and non standard tools(like draft mills with different end radie and angles).

I am really impressed with their quality.

[HevyMetl]

Contact Tesco. They are the resellers for Seco and they have a great selection for hardmilling, hsm, and hpm.

[Fig sign]

+1000 for Hanita ,Iscar and Seco .

Do not forget Y-G .

They are superb .

Have a look on Die-jet too.

 

For toolholders I stand for ETM

 

NB. Minimaster is Seco product

Multimaster is Iscar product

Both are great

 

Seco turns to be overpriced here

Die-jet is great alternative

[Adam]

Awsome Guys I will check thoose other guys out.