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2021-03-26 Grooving growth continues

Grooving growth continues
We have expanded our GL assortment for parting-off and deep grooving applications with a range of tools, double-edged inserts and geometries. Go to press info

2021-03-02 New generation of five-flute end mills

New generation of five-flute end mills
A new generation of solid carbide five-flute end mills, specifically for dynamic milling in general machining and die and mold applications, has been launched. Go to press info

2021-02-09 Airframe and assembly assortment expands global offer

Airframe and assembly assortment expands global offer
We have today added hundreds of new products to our global assortment of cutting tools, with a specific focus on airframe and assembly applications. Go to press info

2020-11-04 How does Industry 4.0 impact traditional manufacturing?

How does Industry 4.0 impact traditional manufacturing?
Industry 4.0 is a widely discussed topic, with artificial intelligence (AI), big data and machine learning a key element of current developments. Go to press info

2020-09-22 Providing tools for the railway industry as standard

Providing tools for the railway industry as standard
Railway focused cutting tools can often be complex due to the specific requirement needed to machine a certain component in an efficient and highly reliable manner. Go to press info

2020-08-20 MRO tools weather turbulent industrial economy

MRO tools weather turbulent industrial economy
The metalworking industry has experienced both positive and negative periods of economic development in recent years. Go to press info

2020-06-30 Dormer Pramet agrees to acquire business of India-based Miranda Tools

Dormer Pramet agrees to acquire business of India-based Miranda Tools
Dormer Pramet has agreed to acquire the business of India-based Miranda Tools, a manufacturer of High-Speed Steel (HSS) and solid carbide cutting tools, subject to conditions. Go to press info

2020-04-06 Latest additions strengthen die and mold capabilities

Latest additions strengthen die and mold capabilities
In recent years, global manufacturer Dormer Pramet has expanded its assortment of indexable and solid round tools to support a variety of die and mold applications. Go to press info

2020-02-13 New tooling system provides speed and accuracy

New tooling system provides speed and accuracy
Dormer Pramet has launched a high precision, quick-change tooling system for a variety of internal and external turning applications. Go to press info

2020-01-29 Specialist tools target tube production

Specialist tools target tube production
Recognized as one of the leading manufacturers of tools for the tube and pipe processing industry, Dormer Pramet has expanded its scarfing assortment. A new insert, additional sizes and accessory tools have all been announced to support the removal of weld deposit created during tube production – a process known as scarfing. Go to press info

2020-01-16 New burrs target demanding applications

New burrs target demanding applications
Dormer Pramet has expanded its line of carbide burrs with new tools for machining superalloys and bolt removal. The alloy specific range has been designed to meet the most demanding metal finishing needs in nickel and titanium alloys. Go to press info

2020-01-03 Expanding the options for efficient hole-making

Expanding the options for efficient hole-making
Dormer Pramet’s hole-making assortment has grown with several new additions. The global cutting tool manufacturer has extended its range of Hydra replaceable head drills, launched a solid carbide drill for aluminum and added a new spotting drill. Go to press info

2019-12-03 Milling a deeper path

Milling a deeper path
Dormer Pramet has expanded its milling assortment for die and mold and general machining applications with several introductions. This includes the new double-sided SNGX11 insert for high feed milling with up to 1.7mm depths of cut. Go to press info

2019-11-14 Latest Shark tap provides high security

Latest Shark tap provides high security
Dormer Pramet has expanded its range of Shark Line taps with a new assortment for high strength steels and titanium alloys. Available in spiral point (E334) and spiral flute (E335) geometries for through and blind hole threading respectively, the new taps provide high performance and process security in hardened and tempered materials below 45 HRC. Go to press info

2019-11-05 More versatile long-grooving

More versatile long-grooving
We have grown our parting-off and grooving assortment with several significant additions. This includes a complete offer for a variety of machining conditions and materials comprising a new insert, two new geometries, a grade, blades and tool holder. Go to press info

2019-10-09 Tooling data classifications updated

Tooling data classifications updated
Dormer Pramet has upgraded the way it presents product data descriptions and Workpiece Material Groups (WMG) across all its assortment of cutting tools. Go to press info

2019-08-29 Developing unique products to meet rail demands

Developing unique products to meet rail demands
Compared to grinding, the high-speed re-profiling of railway lines represents significant time and financial savings. Go to press info

2019-07-11 By your side at EMO 2019

By your side at EMO 2019
Dormer Pramet will use its presence at EMO 2019 in Hannover (September 16 – 21) to share its expertise in a variety of machining applications and industry sectors. Go to press info

2019-06-17 Tapping into America’s machine shops

Tapping into America’s machine shops
Machine shops right across the north eastern states of America are getting the job done thanks to support from cutting tool manufacturer Dormer Pramet. Go to press info

2019-05-03 Unravelling the challenge of threading

Unravelling the challenge of threading
Tapping is one of the most demanding and problematic machining applications. Threads are usually made in the last stage of the manufacturing process and therefore, it is the operator’s job to make sure the process is secure and finished correctly. Go to press info

2019-03-20 Time to take control with ProLog vending

Time to take control with ProLog vending
Tool inventory and management can be a costly and time-consuming process for any manufacturer. Having greater control over what cutting tools are on-site, how many are available, who is using them and when to re-order, offers significant support and accountability. Go to press info

2019-02-05 Dormer Pramet acquires US based Wetmore Tool and Engineering

Dormer Pramet acquires US based Wetmore Tool and Engineering
Dormer Pramet has acquired Wetmore Tool and Engineering, a privately-owned US-based manufacturer of customer specified HSS and solid carbide cutting tools. Go to press info

2019-01-09 Putting you in control of difficult materials

Putting you in control of difficult materials
Dormer Pramet has launched several high-performance grades for milling hard materials and for precision thread turning. Go to press info

2018-11-21 A growing Force in solid carbide drills

A growing Force in solid carbide drills
Dormer Pramet has extended its Force program of solid carbide drills with a specific range for stainless steel applications. Go to press info

2018-11-02 Shaping productivity in die & mold

Shaping productivity in die & mold
Dormer Pramet’s family of economical milling tools has been enhanced with several new ranges for semi-finishing and finishing in die and mold applications. Go to press info

2018-10-23 Join us on a virtual XP exhibition tour!

Join us on a virtual XP exhibition tour!
A new virtual tour of Dormer Pramet’s Experience (XP) Center in the Czech Republic, together with a digital exhibition of 1,000 cutting tools, is now available. Go to press info

2018-10-02 Case study: German manufacturer puts their trust in S5 milling cutter

Case study: German manufacturer puts their trust in S5 milling cutter
A manufacturer in Germany has switched to our S5 range of solid carbide milling cutters after the assortment proved it can deliver a Simply Reliable performance. Go to press info

2018-09-14 Difficult milling made easier

Difficult milling made easier
Dormer Pramet’s family of solid carbide milling cutters for difficult to machine materials offers a variety of options from roughing through to finishing. Go to press info

2018-08-03 Exotic milling with Multiside

Exotic milling with Multiside
Dormer Pramet’s Multiside range is ideally suited to milling applications in a range of exotic materials, including titanium and high temperature alloys. Go to press info

2018-06-27 Creating a new cutting tool – concept to spindle

Creating a new cutting tool – concept to spindle
New cutting tools are continuously being added into the market, but what is the process to get a product from concept through to the spindle? Global manufacturer Dormer Pramet tasks its product management and development department with creating new tools every year. A member of the team is product and development engineer Jan Bittner. Go to press info

2018-05-23 Keeping rail operators on track

Keeping rail operators on track
Metalworking provides an invaluable role in the maintenance, repair and manufacture of numerous railway applications, including track, wheels and wagon parts. With a year on year increase of 2.6 per cent, the railway industry is enjoying sustainable growth and expected to be worth more than 180billion EUROS by 2020. Go to press info

2018-04-26 Manufacturing partnership targets growth in Mexico

Manufacturing partnership targets growth in Mexico
A global supplier of robotics is set to triple the size of its operations in Mexico with the backing of a leading cutting tool manufacturer. Go to press info

2018-03-14 Achieving the best of both worlds

Achieving the best of both worlds
Versatility has become a necessity for modern cutting tools, but should this requirement compromise a quality end product? Milling cutters, for example, which can support roughing to finishing applications in all materials are not uncommon in the marketplace. Go to press info

2018-02-20 Turn to Dormer with new 2018 catalog

Turn to Dormer with new 2018 catalog
Featuring more than 540 product families over 640 pages, the new Dormer catalog is now available. Available in 20 languages, the comprehensive publication covers Dormer Pramet’s round tools assortment and features 50 new products since the last edition. Go to press info

2018-01-30 Traditional HSS still meeting the needs of today

Traditional HSS still meeting the needs of today
Cutting tools made from High Speed Steel (HSS) are witnessing a level of growth around the world which shows no signs of slowing down. Go to press info

2018-01-05 Shark Line taps given extra bite

Shark Line taps given extra bite
Dormer Pramet has expanded its Shark Line program of material specific taps with two new designs. With its unique combination of substrate, coatings and design features, the popular application-based range offers high levels of process security and performance across a range of engineering materials. Go to press info

2017-11-30 Making the grade in milling

Making the grade in milling
Dormer Pramet has launched a new milling grade for general machining applications in a variety of engineering materials, particularly steels. Go to press info

2017-11-22 High feed with high versatility

High feed with high versatility
Dormer Pramet has launched an economical range of high feed cutters and inserts for productive machining of a wide variety of materials. Go to press info

2017-10-17 Experience Center to lead Dormer Pramet into the future

Experience Center to lead Dormer Pramet into the future
A brand-new purpose built facility aims to bring together more than 100 years of industry knowledge to develop new materials and technologies. Dormer Pramet’s Experience Center is a major investment by the company that aims to provide expertise, training, research and development and equipment to further increase the scope and performance of its wide assortment of cutting tools. Go to press info

2017-10-17 A global welcome at EMO 2017

A global welcome at EMO 2017
EMO is the largest exhibition for the cutting tools industry and a truly international show. This year’s event in Hannover (Sept 18-23) perfectly illustrated just how global the metalworking show is, with visitors from more than 45 countries welcomed to the Dormer Pramet stand in Hall 3. Go to press info

2017-06-30 Widening the options

Widening the options
Dormer Pramet has launched new chip breakers for turning and bar peeling. The negative NRM turning chip breaker is for roughing and semi-roughing of stainless steel and low alloy steel. Go to press info

2017-06-30 Hydra heads towards cast iron

Hydra heads towards cast iron
Dormer Pramet has extended its Hydra range of replaceable carbide head drills by introducing a new option specifically for cast iron. Go to press info

2017-05-25 One cutter, many choices

One cutter, many choices
A versatile new range of milling cutters and inserts form an important part of Dormer Pramet’s first product launch of 2017. Go to press info

2017-05-11 Time for the next generation

Time for the next generation
Dormer Pramet has launched a new generation of solid carbide multi-application drills to deliver a greater level of performance and economy. Go to press info