Floyd publishes latest cutting tool catalogue

The new publication is packed with high-performance Swiss manufactured tooling lines suitable for CNC turning centres and sliding head-turning centre users that are manufacturing high-quality precision parts that demand the utmost in productivity and performance.

The 650-page catalogue is crammed with both popular existing product lines and the latest in next-generation tooling solutions that will deliver for the challenges of today’s modern machine shop. With dozens of pages of new product lines, Applitec has enhanced its TOP-Line turning program with the latest laser-generated chip breaking ZXT inserts. TOP-Line is the biggest selling line in the Applitec program.

The Applitec TOP-Line Series now introduces a wide variety of new innovations in the latest edition of the catalogue, but of particular interest to precision turning shops will be the ZXT laser-generated chip breakers for grooving and turning operations. With honed edges, laser-generated chip breakers and a complete range of insert geometries and coatings, all available in left and right-hand designations, the ZXT Series will drastically improve precision, performance and swarf control when machining small intricate components.

For cost-effective machining solutions, the new Applitec catalogue from Floyd Automatic highlights the new additions to the PRO-line twin screw and ECO-line single screw insert tool programs.

The PRO-Line incorporates a patented and ingenious clamping system with serrated teeth on both the insert and the toolholder guaranteeing rigidity and performance, However, it's not just the rigidity and performance that sets the PRO-Line apart. The serrated tooth design ensures clamping precision and positioning, giving the end user repeatability that significantly improves set-up times and tool changeovers. A wide range of geometries, toolholders, dimensions and coatings adds versatility and flexibility.

Another new addition to the new catalogue is the enhanced Modu-Line platens that are now available for most sliding turning centres. They offer increased tool capacity, high-pressure coolant facility, compatibility with most insert tool programs and rigidity - credit to Applitec’s patented offset clamping system.

The MODU-Line can also be preset to fixed or adjustable lengths for fast and precise tool replacement and changeovers. With adaptors and coolant fittings for all leading sliding head-turning machine brands, the Modu-Line is ideal for any sliding head machine shop.

Other highlights in the new catalogue include the new additions to the Eco-Line of parting, grooving, front and back turning and threading tools as well as the enhancements to the Evocut line – a diverse range of turning solutions from Applitec for compact work envelopes with monobloc top clamping tool holders and also the H-Jet range with integrated coolant supply.

With a plethora of different grades, holders, geometries, insert styles and grades, the Evocut line is suitable for small turning centres and sliding head machines that incorporate platen tool configurations in compact work envelopes.

The new catalogue will be distributed to Floyd Automatic Tooling customers and it is also available to download from the Floyd Automatic Tooling website.

Floyd Automatic www.floydautomatic.co.uk