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Iscar Plus is the only cutting tool supplier that offers a unique combination of state of the art cutting tools and solid real world machining advice. All of our sales engineers have extensive backgrounds in mechanical engineering, thus giving them superior insight into how to maximise efficiency when milling or turning. Our tooling range is built around the philosophy of performance, productivity and ultimately profitability.

14/10/2026

FLASHLINE in action.
Machining 4140 steel with the ISCAR FLASHLINE 138-4P solid carbide end mill.
Machining parameters:
Cutting speed: 230 m/min
Fz: 0.1 mm/tooth
Ap: 20 mm
Ae: 1 mm
Tool: 138-100-22/32-10-72-4-P

12/10/2026

Carbide Costs Are Rising: What Are Your Milling Options?

​The cost of carbide is still increasing. Does that mean we should rule out solid carbide? Absolutely not.

But it does mean looking at the application and considering alternatives where they make sense.

In milling, two options worth considering are small diameter indexable endmills and high-feed milling.

Neither is the perfect solution for every application, which is why we’ll be taking a closer look at both throughout this series.

Stay sharp. Machine smarter.

06/10/2026

Having the right tooling is one thing. Having it when you need it is another.
From our Auckland warehouse, we hold around 10,000 product lines in stock, helping New Zealand manufacturers spend less time waiting and more time machining.
For our high-moving items, more than 98% of orders are dispatched the same day, with in-stock orders placed before 4pm able to be dispatched that day.
Behind that availability is a lot of planning, regular shipments from IMC factories and suppliers around the world, Matrix tool management data from customer workshops, and real-time tracking across our warehouse.
Because the goal isn’t simply to have tools sitting on shelves.

It’s to have the right tooling ready when New Zealand manufacturers need it.

29/09/2026

Myth: Get every last cut out of an insert before indexing it.
Truth: Not always.

Getting maximum value from an insert doesn’t necessarily mean running each cutting edge until it’s completely worn out.

As wear increases, you can start to lose surface finish, dimensional accuracy, and process stability. Push it too far, and an edge failure could also damage the toolholder or workpiece.

In a stable production process, predictable tool life can be more valuable than squeezing out a few extra parts from an edge.

The goal is to index at the right time, getting good tool life without compromising the rest of the process.

Question: Do you index based on a set tool life, wear, surface finish, or wait until the edge tells you it’s done?

09/09/2026

Another one from the archives with Amal — this time looking at two small-diameter indexable high-feed cutters from ISCAR.

Nan3Feed covers the smaller end of the range, while Micro3Feed extends the option into larger diameters, both using replaceable three-edge inserts and designed for efficient chip thinning.

Small cutters, indexable inserts, and more options for high-feed applications.

03/09/2026

Throwback to a video with Amal — but the point still stands.

For small-diameter high-feed milling, solid carbide used to be the go-to option. The downside? Once the cutting end was worn, the whole tool had to be replaced.

Indexable options like Nan3Feed and Micro3Feed offer another approach, with replaceable inserts and a lower cost per cutting edge.

Worth revisiting if you’re still relying on solid carbide for these applications.

01/09/2026

Myth: Higher feed means a heavier cut.
Higher feed doesn’t necessarily mean heavier cutting.
High-feed milling combines high feed rates with shallow depths of cut, allowing you to remove material efficiently without simply taking a deeper, heavier cut.

It’s a different approach to increasing productivity, and a good reminder that feed rate alone doesn’t tell you how demanding a cut really is.

27/08/2026

Myth: The spindle is the limiting factor.
Truth: Not always.
It’s easy to assume the machine has reached its limit when a process starts to struggle.
But the real restriction may be somewhere else — tool overhang, workholding, toolholder rigidity, insert geometry, cutting data, or even chip evacuation.
Before blaming the spindle, it’s worth looking at the complete setup.
Sometimes the machine has more capability available than the current process is allowing you to use.

Question: Have you ever found the real limitation was the setup, not the spindle?

25/08/2026

For applications where solid carbide has traditionally been the go-to, small indexable 90° cutters can offer another option.

With replaceable cutting edges, you can index or replace the insert when it’s worn rather than replacing the entire cutter.

And with the cost of solid carbide continuing to be a consideration, it’s worth looking at the application rather than simply reaching for what you’ve always used.

Sometimes an indexable solution can deliver the performance you need while offering a more cost-effective approach.

Question: How small are you going before you automatically reach for solid carbide?

19/08/2026

Myth: All pull studs are created equal.
They may be small, but pull studs play a critical role in both machining performance and machine safety.
Thousands of tool changes, machining forces, vibration and constant wear all put them under serious load. If a low-quality pull stud stretches or deforms, the consequences can include chatter, runout, poor surface finish and premature spindle wear.
And in the worst-case scenario? A failed pull stud could result in the tool holder being ejected from the machine.
The bottom line: don’t overlook the small components that protect your machine, your tooling and your team.
Have you ever seen a pull stud fail in the shop?

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