Tungaloy UK Limited

Tungaloy UK Limited The world's leading manufacturer of indexable carbide cutting tools🦾
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Long overhang. Deep cuts. Constant chatter. 👀For many machinists, that's where productivity starts to disappear.This suc...
18/06/2026

Long overhang. Deep cuts. Constant chatter. 👀

For many machinists, that's where productivity starts to disappear.

This success story shows how one manufacturer tackled long-overhang end milling challenges, increasing depth of cut, reducing machining time, and even consolidating roughing and finishing into a single tool.

Sometimes the biggest gains don't come from pushing harder...
they come from controlling vibration 🎯

👉 What's your biggest challenge with long-overhang milling: chatter, tool life, or surface finish?
Read More: https://tungaloy.com/uk/whats-new/rts-27/

Think slot mills are only for cut-off operations? Think again🤔From deep grooves and side-wall machining to interference ...
16/06/2026

Think slot mills are only for cut-off operations? Think again🤔

From deep grooves and side-wall machining to interference avoidance in 5-axis applications, slot mills can solve challenges that often push end mills to their limits.

This article explores:
▪ When slot mills outperform end mills
▪ Why deep grooves become more stable
▪ The hidden impact of chip thickness
▪ How one tool can open up new machining possibilities

Sometimes the best machining solution is the one that's been overlooked all along 🎯

👉 Do you reach for an end mill by default, or consider a slot mill first?
Read More: https://tungaloy.com/uk/whats-new/slotmill_tips/

15/06/2026

One reel. Almost every cutting technology in the toolbox 👀⚙️

From PVD and CVD coatings to CBN, PCD, ceramics, cermets, and miniature machining solutions, this video showcases the diversity of modern metal cutting.

-Different materials.
-Different challenges.
-Different cutting strategies.

But all chasing the same goal:
precision, consistency, and process stability.

🎥 Created by Cutting Tool

13/06/2026

Can a machine setting make a visible difference to surface finish? 👀✨

This Tungaloy × FANUC collaboration compares Standard Mode and Smooth Machining Mode while cutting the same square pocket in S50C.

Same tool.
Same material.
Same cutting conditions.

The only thing that changes is the machining mode.

The interesting part is watching how that single adjustment affects cutter marks and the final surface finish.

Sometimes improving a process isn't about changing the tool...
it's about getting more from the machine you already have 🎯

👉 Which has the biggest impact in your shop: tooling, programming, or machine settings?

🎥 Video collaboration: Tungaloy × FANUC

Choosing the right turning insert for steel shouldn’t be a guessing game.The right combination of grade, geometry, and c...
13/06/2026

Choosing the right turning insert for steel shouldn’t be a guessing game.

The right combination of grade, geometry, and chipbreaker can make a significant difference to tool life, chip control, surface finish, and overall process stability.

Our guide helps you select the best insert for your steel machining application, reducing trial-and-error on the shop floor and making procurement decisions more straightforward and reliable.

Whether you're focused on productivity, consistency, or simplifying the ordering process, this is a useful resource to keep close at hand.

🔗 Learn more: https://webshop.tungaloyuk.co.uk/content/page/overview

Still ordering tooling through endless emails and chasing lead times? Modern online tooling platforms bring more visibil...
12/06/2026

Still ordering tooling through endless emails and chasing lead times?

Modern online tooling platforms bring more visibility to the process:
▪ Live product availability
▪ Faster re-ordering
▪ Clear specifications
▪ Easier order tracking

For busy machine shops, reducing procurement friction can be just as important as improving cycle times.

Read more: https://webshop.tungaloyuk.co.uk/content/page/overview

Why let tooling lead times dictate your production schedule? 👀Buying cutting tools online should be simple: clear stock ...
11/06/2026

Why let tooling lead times dictate your production schedule? 👀

Buying cutting tools online should be simple: clear stock visibility, accurate specifications, and confidence that you're ordering the right tool the first time.

This guide explores how to streamline the process, reduce ordering friction, and keep your workshop moving without unnecessary delays.

Readhttps://webshop.tungaloyuk.co.uk/content/page/overview

09/06/2026

HRC63. Continuous cuts. Interrupted cuts. 👀

This reel puts NTK’s new BH/BHN CBN grades to work on hardened AISI D2 and shows why hard turning is all about matching the grade to the application.

▪ BHN320 for continuous machining
▪ BH340 for interrupted cuts
▪ Cutting speeds up to 200 m/min

The interesting part is not just the hardness... it's watching how stable the edge remains under completely different cutting conditions.

Because when you're machining hardened materials, consistency matters just as much as toughness 🎯

Precision machining just got a little bigger 👀The DS2000 series has expanded significantly, adding new JS and JP chipbre...
08/06/2026

Precision machining just got a little bigger 👀

The DS2000 series has expanded significantly, adding new JS and JP chipbreaker options alongside an extended range of inserts for small-part machining.

Designed for non-ferrous materials, the expansion focuses on what matters most in miniature components:
▪ Better chip control
▪ Consistent surface quality
▪ Greater application coverage
▪ More options for precision turning and threading

Because when you're machining tiny parts, having the right geometry can make all the difference 🎯

👉 What do you look for first in small-part machining: chip control, finish, or tool life?

Read More: https://tungaloy.com/uk/press-release/expansion_ds2000_jsjp_breakers/

06/06/2026

One tool. Multiple operations. SUS304. 👀

Turning, facing, drilling... all with the same setup.

This reel shows TungBoreMini taking on stainless steel while keeping the process surprisingly simple.

What’s interesting is not just the machining itself, but how the tool transitions between operations without constantly reaching for another holder 😄

And yes, the finished part at the end is worth waiting for ✨

👉 If you could eliminate one tool change from your process, which operation would it be?

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