Kyocera Precision Tools

Kyocera Precision Tools Specializing in the manufacturing, servicing, and marketing of Indexable Cutting Tools

KYOCERA Precision Tools (KPT) is a division of the KYOCERA SGS Precision Tools Group specializing in the manufacturing, servicing, and marketing of Indexable Cutting Tools. With over 40 years of cutting tool expertise, KYOCERA has become the market-leader in Japan and has an established global presence with manufacturing, technical centers and sales offices in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

Step inside the KYOCERA SGS R&D lab with Practical Machinist’s Ian Sandusky as he learns from SGS Engineer Jake Rutherfo...
07/31/2026

Step inside the KYOCERA SGS R&D lab with Practical Machinist’s Ian Sandusky as he learns from SGS Engineer Jake Rutherford how cutting tool solutions are developed and tested under real machining conditions.

Using Haas, Makino, and DMG machines, our engineers recreate customer applications, evaluate tool performance, and turn real cutting data into solutions built for the shop floor.

Our Tool Clinics are also held in this lab, giving attendees hands-on opportunities to learn machining principles, explore tooling applications, and gain practical knowledge they can apply in their own facilities.

Watch the full video for an inside look at how testing, education, technology, and engineering come together at KYOCERA SGS Precision Tools. https://bit.ly/4h2SVwR

We were excited to welcome the Practical Machinist team to KYOCERA SGS Precision Tools for a behind-the-scenes tour of o...
07/29/2026

We were excited to welcome the Practical Machinist team to KYOCERA SGS Precision Tools for a behind-the-scenes tour of our manufacturing facility.

From grinding, coating, inspection, and laser marking to testing and final packaging, they followed the journey our cutting tools take from production to completion. Along the way, they also got a firsthand look at how our engineering and applications teams recreate real-world machining challenges to validate tool performance.

If you're curious about what goes into designing and manufacturing high-performance cutting tools, watch the full tour to meet the people, see the technology, and explore the processes behind every tool. https://bit.ly/4xetJZe

07/28/2026

Not all cutting tool damage is visible.

When machining nickel-based HRSAs like Inconel, extreme heat at the tool-chip interface can trigger a chemical interaction between the workpiece material and the cobalt binder holding the carbide tool together.

As cobalt leaching weakens the tool’s internal structure, failure may already be developing before obvious wear appears.

This is why coating selection matters. The right coating acts as a thermal and chemical barrier, while a coating designed primarily for steel may struggle against the unique chemistry of heat-resistant superalloys.

Watch the full Tips and Chips episode: https://bit.ly/3Qs1O8h

Built for speed. Engineered for accuracy.The DRV Magic Drill combines drilling depths up to 6xD, four cutting edges and ...
07/23/2026

Built for speed. Engineered for accuracy.

The DRV Magic Drill combines drilling depths up to 6xD, four cutting edges and stable, low-force performance to help manufacturers increase productivity while maintaining consistent hole quality.

Discover high-efficiency drilling designed to perform across a wide range of applications:
https://bit.ly/41ZrXNG

07/15/2026

When machining heat-resistant superalloys, the heat has nowhere to go. Poor thermal conductivity keeps extreme temperatures concentrated at the cutting edge, while hard phases within the material create additional impact and wear.

When thermal and chemical wear begin overlapping, tool life can drop fast. Understanding how HRSAs behave is the first step toward building a more stable machining process.

Watch the full video: https://bit.ly/3Qs1O8h

06/22/2026

Heat-resistant superalloys are built to fight back.

Materials like Inconel, Waspaloy, and Hastelloy maintain strength at extreme temperatures, trap heat at the cutting edge, and work harden almost instantly when friction takes over. Add in hidden hard phases within the material, and the cutting edge is constantly under attack.

That’s why machining HRSAs requires more than simply slowing things down.

Success comes from a high-rigidity setup, effective high-pressure coolant application, and tooling optimized to cut cleanly instead of rub.

When the material is this demanding, strategy matters.

What’s been your biggest challenge when machining HRSAs?

Full video: https://bit.ly/44ndZX9
Read the article: https://bit.ly/4vpYvhf

Precision matters at every stage of tibial tray machining.From roughing titanium and cobalt chrome to producing accurate...
06/19/2026

Precision matters at every stage of tibial tray machining.

From roughing titanium and cobalt chrome to producing accurate shoulders, pockets, profiles, and micro features, the right tooling strategy helps support stability, surface finish, chip control, and edge integrity.

Tooling featured for this application:

MA90
Accurate shoulder milling, walls, and profiles

M-FOUR (MEW)
True 90° pocketing and plunge roughing

H-Carb Series 77
High-efficiency roughing of profiles and underside features

Micro Tools
Small radii, intricate features, and tight-tolerance details

Custom Solutions
Application-specific tooling support

Explore medical machining solutions: https://bit.ly/3LsTu5s

06/09/2026

Struggling with Inconel®, Waspaloy®, or Hastelloy®? Slowing down isn't always the answer.

In heat-resistant superalloys, reducing speeds and feeds can increase rubbing, leading to more heat, rapid work hardening, and shorter tool life. These materials are engineered to maintain strength at extreme temperatures, making the right machining strategy critical for success.

Watch the full video to learn how to improve performance when machining HRSAs: https://bit.ly/3Qs1O8h

Are your tools failing prematurely in Inconel®, Waspaloy®, Hastelloy®, or other heat-resistant superalloys?When machinin...
06/03/2026

Are your tools failing prematurely in Inconel®, Waspaloy®, Hastelloy®, or other heat-resistant superalloys?

When machining HRSAs, slowing down may seem like the right move, but it can actually lead to more rubbing, work hardening, heat buildup, and premature tool wear.

In our newest Tips and Chips episode, Andy Greaves and Justin Wilkes break down what makes these materials so challenging, along with the tooling geometries, coatings, coolant strategies, and machining techniques that can help improve tool life and process stability.

Watch the full video to learn how to better approach milling, drilling, and turning nickel-based alloys and other difficult heat-resistant materials.

Watch now: https://bit.ly/4o6GiSJ

06/01/2026

Choosing insert geometry isn't just about sharp vs. dull. It is entirely about how forces are applied to the machine and the workpiece.

Positive (CCMT): Acts like a sharp knife. It reduces cutting forces, making it the standard for Swiss-type machines, small diameter boring, and gummy materials.

Negative (CNMG): Acts like a wedge. It requires more horsepower and rigidity, but the massive carbide support withstands extreme heavy-duty roughing. Plus, being double-sided means twice the cutting edges.

Watch the full video here: https://bit.ly/4vj8uoL

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