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Grades

For small‑diameter components | Featuring a new HiPIMS coating

A high‑productivity PVD grade for a wide range of materials and applications

ST4

A premium carbide grade for stainless steel machining | Optimized for Swiss‑type CNC lathes

Struggling with stainless steel machining? — Problem solved.

Difficult-to-cut materials | Carbide grade for Swiss CNC lathes

Exceptional Heat Resistance for High-Performance Machining

TM4

General‑purpose PVD‑coated carbide grade for Swiss CNC lathes

Versatile General-Purpose Grade for Swiss CNC Lathes

QM3

Carbon steel / Alloy steel machining | Carbide grade for Swiss CNC lathes

Amazing wear resistance, fracture resistance for wide speed range. Stable machining in demanding applications.

VM1

Free-cutting steel machining|Carbide grade for Swiss CNC lathes

Best edge sharpness and good wear resistance

ZM3

Versatile grade with excellent adhesion resistance | Carbide grade for Swiss CNC lathes

Superior PVD-Coated Grade for Swiss Lathes – Precision & Wear Resistance

Non-ferrous material machining | PCD grades for Swiss CNC lathes

High-Speed PCD Inserts for Superior Non-Ferrous Machining Efficiency

KM1

Non-ferrous material machining | Carbide grade for Swiss CNC lathes

Cost-Effective Alternative to PCD Inserts for Non-Ferrous Machining

Front & Back Turning

For Front Turning | Vibration / Oscillation & Conventional cutting Dual-Purpose Chipbreaker

Advanced Chipbreaker Design for Reliable Performance & Longer Tool Life

For front turning operations | Swiss CNC Lathes

Single-pass machining of up to 5 mm 0.2 inches depth of cut

For front turning operations | Swiss CNC Lathes

First recommendation for front turning

For front turning operations | Swiss CNC Lathes

Precision Molded Chipbreaker – Less Tool Pressure, Superior Chip Control

For front turning operations | Swiss CNC Lathes

Molded chipbreaker with a balance of cutting edge strength and chip control

For front turning operations | Swiss CNC Lathes

Chipbreaker for very light depths of cut

For front turning operations | Swiss CNC Lathes

Negative insert specially developed for Swiss CNC lathes

Back turning | Swiss CNC Lathes

Reduce cycle time by 1Pass

Back turning | Swiss CNC Lathes

Unique chipbreaker provides excellent chip evacuation

For back machining | Swiss CNC Lathes

Designed to easily adjust the cutting edge height on machines without Y2-axis capability

A versatile solution for front turning, back turning, and grooving operations | For Swiss CNC lathes (vertical gang style)

Y-Axis Holder: Improved Chip Control & Extended Tool Life

Designed to machine extremely small diameter workpieces | Swiss CNC lathes & CAM style machines

High-Quality Machining for Small Diameter Workpieces

Coolant through toolholders | Swiss CNC Lathes

Direct coolant to cutting edge for longer tool life & better chip control

Optimized for Small-Part Turning | Diamond-Coated Inserts (UC1) with Y-axis Toolholder + High-pressure coolant

Optimized for Pure Copper – Diamond-Coated Inserts & Y-Axis Machining

Optimized for Small-Part Turning | Y-axis toolholder + KM1 Insert

Advanced Chip Control with Y-Axis Toolholders and KM1 Inserts

Grooving & Parting

Designed for Cut‑Off Operations up to Ø16 mm on Swiss‑Type CNC Lathes

Optimized for Stainless Steel Parting Applications

For cut-off operations with max. diameter up to 16mm .630” | Swiss CNC lathes

Tightly curls chips to prevent tangling

Cut-off operations for diameters up to 34mm 1.339” | Swiss CNC Lathes

Highly rigid cut-off tool

Cut-off operations for diameters up to 42mm 1.653” | Swiss CNC lathe / Conventional CNC lathe

Cut-off tooling for large diameter workpieces

For grooving | Swiss CNC Lathes

Solves the issue of chips wrapping around workpiece or remaining in the groove

For grooving| Swiss CNC lathes / Conventional CNC lathes

High‑Rigidity Grooving System for Swiss CNC Automatic and CNC Lathes

Multifuntional tool for machining non-ferrous material| Swiss CNC Lathes

Best tool for machining aluminum valve spool parts

Designed to machine extremely small diameter workpieces | Swiss CNC lathes & CAM style machines

High-Quality Machining for Small Diameter Workpieces

Coolant through toolholders | Swiss CNC Lathes

Direct coolant to cutting edge for longer tool life & better chip control

Threading

For thread forming| Swiss CNC lathes

Highly efficient single pass machining of multi-lead threads

For back machining | Swiss CNC Lathes

Designed to easily adjust the cutting edge height on machines without Y2-axis capability

Designed to machine extremely small diameter workpieces | Swiss CNC lathes & CAM style machines

High-Quality Machining for Small Diameter Workpieces

Coolant through toolholders | Swiss CNC Lathes

Direct coolant to cutting edge for longer tool life & better chip control

Boring & Shaping

High‑Efficiency Socket Hole Machining Solution| Swiss CNC lathes

Highly productive socket hole machining

High‑Precision ID Boring System for Swiss CNC Lathes

Accurate Length Positioning with Adjustable Overhang

For ID boring| Swiss CNC lathes

Solves common issues associated with ID boring

Coolant through toolholders | Swiss CNC Lathes

Direct coolant to cutting edge for longer tool life & better chip control

Endmill

For end milling| Swiss CNC lathes

NTK’s unique design for sharpness

Tooling Systems

Modular Type | A quick‑change tooling system for Swiss‑type automatic lathes

Significantly reduces tool change and setup time

Polygon Taper Type | Quick-change tooling system

Introducing the NEW quick-change tool to maximize time efficiency
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