Iscar Plus

Iscar Plus Iscar Plus is the only cutting tool supplier that offers a unique combination of state of the art cut

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.

No Time To Waste starts before recycling.MULTIMASTER: One holder, multiple interchangeable heads, reducing cost, setup t...
03/06/2026

No Time To Waste starts before recycling.

MULTIMASTER: One holder, multiple interchangeable heads, reducing cost, setup time, and tool inventory.

✔ Replace only the head
✔ Reduce tooling costs
✔ No setup time
✔ Increase flexibility on the machine

More versatility. Less cost.

Comment “MAXVALUE” and we’ll send you the full catalogue focused on performance, productivity, and profitability.

25/05/2026

Join Kaelin at EMEX on 26 May as he explores collaborative robotic solutions, real-world applications, and the future of advanced manufacturing with Iscar Plus and New Zealand Machine Tools Ltd.

Epicor Knowledge Theatre
12:00 – 12:45pm

Automation is no longer the future, it’s happening now.Join Kaelin at EMEX as he explores collaborative robotic solution...
25/05/2026

Automation is no longer the future, it’s happening now.
Join Kaelin at EMEX as he explores collaborative robotic solutions for the NZ manufacturing industry on behalf of Iscar Plus and New Zealand Machine Tools Ltd.
From machine tending and welding to AI-driven manufacturing technologies, this session will cover practical applications already transforming industry today, and what’s coming next.

Epicor Knowledge Theatre
12:00 – 12:45pm

08/05/2026

Carbide prices are rising, and every used insert, drill, and carbide tool still holds value long after the job is done. Through the No Time to Waste program, workshops across New Zealand can turn spent carbide into Iscar Plus account credit instead of sending it to landfill. ♻️

Reinvest back into your operations.

No Time to Waste.
Because recyclable carbide should never end up in the bin.

07/05/2026

Myth: Automation only works for high-volume production.

Truth: With faster programming and minimal redeployment time, automation now suits high-mix environments.

That assumption doesn’t reflect how most New Zealand workshops actually operate.
Low-to-medium batch sizes, frequent changeovers, and tight turnaround times require a different approach to automation.
Our focus at Iscar Plus is on making robotics:

• Faster to program and deploy

• Easy to use by existing teams

• Flexible enough to switch between multiple parts in a single day
Automation shouldn’t be limited to long production runs.

It should adapt to the reality of modern manufacturing, adding value without adding complexity.

No Time To Waste — Recycle your carbide and turn it into Iscar Plus credit.Carbide prices are rising, and your used tool...
05/05/2026

No Time To Waste — Recycle your carbide and turn it into Iscar Plus credit.

Carbide prices are rising, and your used tools are worth more than ever.

✔ Check the spot price
✔ Book a collection
✔ Receive tooling credit to your account

Comment “FREE BUCKET” and we’ll send you the form to get started. Before you proceed please make sure you have an account with Iscar Plus.

**Available only in New Zealand

23/04/2026

Myth: Coolant equals better tool life.
Truth: Not always.

This is a common issue in machining, especially in milling and other interrupted cutting operations.

In these processes, the cutting tool repeatedly enters and exits the workpiece. That means:

– The tool heats up during cutting
– Then partially cools when it leaves the cut

Adding coolant into this cycle can actually make things worse.

When coolant is applied intermittently:

– The tool gets very hot during cutting
– Coolant suddenly hits the hot surface
– This causes rapid thermal contraction (thermal shock)
– Repeated expansion and contraction leads to thermal fatigue

What that leads to

– Thermal cracks (often perpendicular to the cutting edge)
– Edge chipping
– Premature tool failure
– Reduced tool life and inconsistent surface finish

Why it’s more noticeable in milling

Milling is an interrupted process, unlike turning which is often continuous.

– The temperature is constantly changing
– Coolant can exaggerate those fluctuations
– Cracks can develop faster due to cyclic stress

Practical takeaway

In milling, consistency matters more than simply adding coolant.

That could mean:
– Running dry, or
– Using consistent, properly directed high-pressure coolant

The goal is to control temperature, not shock the tool.

Question: Have you seen better results running dry or changing your coolant strategy?

07/04/2026

Myth: Cheaper tooling saves money.
Truth: Not always.

A lower insert price might look good upfront, but tooling cost is only a small part of the total machining cost.

Shorter tool life, slower cutting parameters, and inconsistent performance can increase cycle time, downtime, and scrap.

Often, the real savings come from productivity, stability, and cost per part from improvements in strategy, cut data and work/tool holding — not the cheapest tool.

Question: Have you ever reduced your cost per part by switching to a higher-performance tool?

01/04/2026

Myth: Tool breakage means bad inserts.
Truth: Not always.

When a tool breaks, the insert often gets the blame first.

But in many cases the real cause is cutting parameters, excessive load, vibration, or an unstable setup.

Issues like too much feed, incorrect speed, poor workholding, or excessive overhang can overload the tool and lead to failure.

Before blaming the insert, it’s worth looking at the whole process.

23/03/2026

Are we making robotics better suited to the New Zealand market? Absolutely.

New Zealand manufacturing is different. Smaller batch sizes. Faster changeovers. More jobbing shops.

That means robots need to be easy to redeploy and quick to reprogram - not set once and left running for a year.

At Iscar Plus, our focus is simple:
Make automation easy to pick up, easy to use, and easy to adapt.

And having a robotics team on the ground in New Zealand means real support.
One call away. On-site if needed.

Built for NZ Manufacturing.

Address

1/501 Mt Wellington Highway, Mt Wellington
Auckland
1060

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5pm
Friday 7:30am - 5pm

Telephone

0800 808 477

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