Cutting Tools

Shane Fricke of Kennametal walks viewers through the company’s latest tooling innovations at MT Series East 2025. He introduces his role and showcases a range of solutions, including the FBX flat-bottom drill designed for efficient chain drilling and high-performance machining in titanium and other tough alloys. The segment highlights Kennametal’s solid carbide end mills, such as those from the HARVI series, and introduces the Micro MBS system, capable of precision boring at diameters as small as 0.012 inches.

Brian Curley introduces Walter Tools and their new Walter Americas Campus in Greer, South Carolina, which enhances manufacturing capabilities. The company focuses on drill manufacturing, customer projects, and training services aimed at improving productivity. Walter Tools offers a diverse product portfolio, including the versatile DC180 Supreme X·treme Evo Plus drill and the M3255 helical milling cutter for titanium. They have also increased production of inch-size end mills for aerospace applications.

March 10, 2025 thru June 30, 2025

Engineered for high-performance cutting in materials ranging from low-carbon steels to titanium, the enDURO M525 effortlessly turns thin walls, deep pockets, and titanium-specific challenges into profit-making opportunities.

• Advanced high-shear cutting edges and amazing corner strength
• Solid core, variable indexing for reduced harmonics and superior balance
• Square end or corner radii options available
• Advanced heat-resistant coating

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In this live episode of Bourbon With The Editor™, host Dennis Spaeth is joined by Joe Magee of Vargus USA for a spirited conversation featuring new tooling solutions from the latest Vargus catalog. While sipping Old Bones Single Barrel Rye—an uncut, 133.4-proof whiskey from Backbone Bourbon Company—the two dive into the cutting-edge innovations redefining thread turning, milling, and solid carbide tooling.​