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2024-02-19 Technology on the move

Technology on the move
Walter presents the new Tiger·tecâ Gold WSM37G thread milling grade Tübingen, 16th January 2024 – Walter's Tiger·tec® Gold WSM37G grade marks a technological leap into a new field of application. For the first time, users will be able to benefit from the advantages of innovative coating technology in thread milling. Like the proven Tiger·tec® Gold milling grades, the new grade, whose layer struct Go to press info

2024-02-12 Walter and HELLER sign partnership agreement

Walter and HELLER sign partnership agreement
Walter and Gebr. Heller Maschinenfabrik GmbH have begun a technology and development collaboration focusing on integrated customer solutions for the machining industry. The companies aim to test, optimise and market their products through the joint development of sustainable machining processes. Go to press info

2024-02-05 The 3-in-1 solution for fast thread machining

The 3-in-1 solution for fast thread machining
Walter Thrill·tec™ TC645 Supreme thread milling cutter Walter is launching innovative thread milling tools with the name "Thrill·tec™", designed to combine the machining steps of core-hole drilling and threading in a single tool and operation. This is also true of the TC645 Supreme circular drill/thread mill, which is additionally able to produce a chamfer at the thread entry. Go to press info

2023-01-12 Walter launches new MD340 & and MD344 Supreme solid carbide milling cutters

Walter launches new MD340 & and MD344 Supreme solid carbide milling cutters
Setting the benchmark for machining steel: Walter launches new MD340 & and MD344 Supreme solid carbide milling cutters Go to press info

2022-11-29 More productive holemaking in next to no time

More productive holemaking in next to no time
Walter DC 165 Advance standard drill with extensive special range: More productive holemaking in next to no time Go to press info

2022-09-06 Walter indexable insert milling cutters: powerful, reliable and flexible

Walter indexable insert milling cutters: powerful, reliable and flexible
Solutions for challenging milling tasks: Walter offers indexable insert milling cutters that are powerful, reliable and flexible to use Go to press info

2022-09-06 New Walter Tiger·tec® Gold roughing inserts with HU turning geometries.

New Walter Tiger·tec® Gold roughing inserts with HU turning geometries.
H for Heavy – U for Universal: With the HU3, HU5 and HU7 geometries, Walter is completing its range of turning indexable inserts for heavy-duty roughing operations Go to press info

2022-08-29 Walter TC130 Supreme with improved quality and tool life

Walter TC130 Supreme with improved quality and tool life
Chips and surfaces: Short and good - With the TC130 Supreme tap, Walter is launching a premium tool for blind-hole machining which combines many different benefits. Go to press info

2022-08-25 Walter with expertise and short response times in mould making

Walter with expertise and short response times in mould making
The direct way to fast model changes: As a manufacturer of premium tools, Walter not only offers long-standing expertise, but also a tailored portfolio. Go to press info

2022-08-22 Walter presents DC118 Supreme for difficult holemaking applications

Walter presents DC118 Supreme for difficult holemaking applications
A cut above the rest for ramping: With the DC118 Supreme solid carbide drill, Walter is signalling the start of a new performance class for challenging applications. Go to press info

2022-07-26 Walter MD177 and MD173 Supreme solid carbide milling cutters for ISO S, P and M

Walter MD177 and MD173 Supreme solid carbide milling cutters for ISO S, P and M
More teeth – more productivity: With the MD177 Supreme and the MD173 Supreme, Walter is for the first time launching solid carbide milling cutters with seven cutting edges. Go to press info

2022-07-20 Tiger·tec® Gold for universal use in all Walter milling tools

Tiger·tec® Gold for universal use in all Walter milling tools
Tiger·tec® Gold for universal use in all Walter milling tools: With the Tiger·tec® Gold grade WSP45G, Walter developed a generation of indexable inserts capable of approx. 30 percent more performance. Go to press info

2022-05-02 Walter TC620 Supreme is setting new standards in thread milling

Walter TC620 Supreme is setting new standards in thread milling
With "DeVibe" to reduce vibration: Walter is launching an innovative new technological solution with the TC620 Supreme thread milling cutter: With internal coolant, Walter DeVibe anti-vibration technology and a multi-row design. Go to press info

2022-04-08 Walter doubles Tiger·tec® Gold range for turning applications

Walter doubles Tiger·tec® Gold range for turning applications
Tool life increase - Around 50%: Walter doubles Tiger·tec® Gold range for specially design turning applications Go to press info

2022-03-09 Walter presents Xtra·tec® XT M5460 milling cutter with internal coolant channel

Walter presents Xtra·tec® XT M5460 milling cutter with internal coolant channel
Profile milling with a significant tool life increase: With the Xtra·tec® XT M5460, Walter is launching a new profile milling cutter on the market. Go to press info

2022-02-16 Tough for a longer tool life

Tough for a longer tool life
Internal machining with Walter Turn W1211 and W1210 boring bars. With the W1211/W1210 copy turning system, Walter is transferring to internal machining the positive features of its W1011/W1010 turning system for external machining that is already established on the market. Go to press info

2022-02-14 Drill aluminium alloys reliably with Walter PVD grade WNN15

Drill aluminium alloys reliably with Walter PVD grade WNN15
Drill aluminium alloys reliably: The extremely reliable, low-adhesion grade WNN15 is now also included in Walter's range for indexable insert drills. Go to press info

2022-01-31 Tiger·tec Silver WSM45X indexable inserts for other shoulder and copy milling cutters from Walter

Tiger·tec Silver WSM45X indexable inserts for other shoulder and copy milling cutters from Walter
Walter expands Tiger·tec Silver WSM45X range: Tiger·tec Silver WSM45X indexable inserts for other shoulder and copy milling cutters from Walter Go to press info

2022-01-18 Walter awarded EcoVadis Gold rating

Walter awarded EcoVadis Gold rating
Machining specialist Walter has been awarded a Gold Medal in the renowned EcoVadis Sustainability Rating 2021: Go to press info

2021-12-16 Walter presents DC175 Supreme solid carbide drill with new cooling concept

Walter presents DC175 Supreme solid carbide drill with new cooling concept
Precision cooling – maximum productivity: Walter presents DC175 Supreme solid carbide drill with new cooling concept Go to press info

2021-12-01 Walter is expanding its PVD indexable insert range

Walter is expanding its PVD indexable insert range
New possibilities with Tiger·tec® Gold: Walter is expanding its PVD indexable insert range. This successful grade is now also available for Xtra·tec® shoulder milling cutters and helical milling cutters, slotting cutters, high-feed F2330 milling cutters and F2239 copy milling cutters. Go to press info

2021-11-25 Walter to acquire the US based cutting tools manufacturer GWS Tool Group

Walter to acquire the US based cutting tools manufacturer GWS Tool Group
Walter has signed an agreement to acquire the US based GWS Tool Group (“GWS” or the “Company”), a manufacturer of solid carbide endmills and drills as well as HSS taps and PCD products. Go to press info

2021-11-17 Walter Tiger·tec® Gold grade with multi-layered, highly textured MT-TiCN coating

Walter Tiger·tec® Gold grade with multi-layered, highly textured MT-TiCN coating
50% longer tool life for turning: Walter Tiger·tec® Gold grade with multi-layered, highly textured MT-TiCN coating Go to press info

2021-11-08 Tiger▪tec® Gold for Turning Product Launch 2021

Tiger▪tec® Gold for Turning Product Launch 2021
​​​​​​We have incorporated our combined Engineering Kompetenz into this project, and the result speaks for itself. With Tiger·tec® Gold, we are setting a new benchmark for turning operations. ​ Go to press info

2021-11-04 Walter offers special tools and inserts with a short delivery time

Walter offers special tools and inserts with a short delivery time
Grooving tools via Walter Xpress: Walter offers special tools and inserts with a short delivery time Go to press info

2021-10-14 Greater process reliability with Walter TC440 Supreme thread formers

Greater process reliability with Walter TC440 Supreme thread formers
Ideal for stainless steel: With the TC440 Supreme, Walter has developed a thread former specially for stainless steels. Go to press info

2021-09-29 Walter expands the Accure tec range for small diameters

Walter expands the Accure tec range for small diameters
Vibration-free milling with ScrewFit exchangeable head: Walter launch its vibration-damped Accure tec adaptors, a product range developed specifically for low-vibration turning and milling with long overhangs. Go to press info

2021-09-20 Walter expands its UF4 geometry portfolio

Walter expands its UF4 geometry portfolio
With the UF4 geometry, Walter is launching a turning insert suitable for universal use on the market: For all grooving, parting off and groove turning operations in the average feed range. Go to press info

2021-09-06 Walter presents the Xtra tec® XT M5009 and M5012 face milling cutters

Walter presents the Xtra tec® XT M5009 and M5012 face milling cutters
New insert size maximises productivity and process reliability: Walter presents the Xtra tec® XT M5009 and M5012 face milling cutters Go to press info

2021-08-16 With the MD266 Supreme, Walter is enhancing its premium segment

With the MD266 Supreme, Walter is enhancing its premium segment
Superior in aluminium: With the MD266 Supreme solid carbide milling cutter developed in the aerospace industry, Walter AG is launching a universal aluminium specialist. Go to press info

2021-07-22 Walter MP060, MP160 and MP260 PCD milling cutters

Walter MP060, MP160 and MP260 PCD milling cutters
Walter MP060, MP160 and MP260 face, shoulder and slot drill milling cutters: Efficiency package for aluminium and ISO N Go to press info

2021-07-21 Walter expands ISO P portfolio with P6006 indexable drill insert

Walter expands ISO P portfolio with P6006 indexable drill insert
With the P6006 indexable drill insert for Walter standard drills D4140, D4240 as well as the D4340 special and Xpress range for stepped holes, Walter is launching an expert tool developed specially for unalloyed or low-alloy steels. Go to press info

2021-07-20 Smart solutions for highly stressed components in the aerospace industry

Smart solutions for highly stressed components in the aerospace industry
Walter recommends reorganising machining processes particularly in times of low production: Smart solutions for highly stressed components in the aerospace industry Go to press info

2021-06-10 The new Walter MC267 Advance ISO N milling cutters

The new Walter MC267 Advance ISO N milling cutters
Walter is launching a product line developed especially for this with the MC267 Advance solid carbide milling cutters. Go to press info

2021-05-28 New Walter MN3 geometry for cost-effective ISO N machining

New Walter MN3 geometry for cost-effective ISO N machining
Walter is launching the new MN3 geometry specially for the quickly growing potential of ISO N materials, for example aluminium. Go to press info

2021-05-21 Walter Xill·tec™ combines performance with wide applicability

Walter Xill·tec™ combines performance with wide applicability
Universal eXcellence in milling: With Xill·tec™, the solid carbide milling cutters in the MC230 Advance product range, Walter is presenting a new range of products. Go to press info

2021-05-18 Walter rounds off DX18 parting off and recessing range

Walter rounds off DX18 parting off and recessing range
With the launch of the G4014 turning toolholder with SmartLock, Walter already succeeded in reducing cutting insert indexing times for Swiss type auto lathes and multi-spindle machines by up to 70%. Go to press info

2021-05-17 The Walter MC128 Advance and MD128 Supreme solid carbide milling cutter range

The Walter MC128 Advance and MD128 Supreme solid carbide milling cutter range
The Walter MC128 Advance and MD128 Supreme solid carbide milling cutter range: Wide scope from 2 to 25 mm in diameter Go to press info

2021-04-21 New products for vibration-free milling and turning

New products for vibration-free milling and turning
New products for vibration-free milling and turning: Walter is expanding its vibration-damping Accure·tec range Go to press info

2021-03-24 Walter maximises process reliability and productivity with its new copy turning system

Walter maximises process reliability and productivity with its new copy turning system
Cost-effective and stable: Walter maximises process reliability and productivity with its new copy turning system Go to press info

2021-03-23 Tiger·tec® Gold is pushing the boundaries – now for drilling

Tiger·tec® Gold is pushing the boundaries – now for drilling
The Walter PVD grade WSP45G opens up a new range of applications: With Tiger·tec® Gold, Walter established a milling grade (initially CVD) on the market that many users consider to be the benchmark due to its long tool life. Go to press info

2021-03-05 Walter is rounding off the new Xtra·tec® XT M5130 shoulder milling cutter range

Walter is rounding off the new Xtra·tec® XT M5130 shoulder milling cutter range
More teeth and more chips. With the Xtra·tec® XT M5130 shoulder milling cutters, Walter has developed a new generation of milling cutters to buck the trend. Go to press info

2021-02-04 New, internally cooled Walter TC430 Supreme thread formers

New, internally cooled Walter TC430 Supreme thread formers
Maximum tool life in steel: Walter is expanding its range of thread formers with the addition of the TC430 Supreme. Go to press info

2021-02-02 New MD838 and MD839 Supreme circle segment milling cutters from Walter

New MD838 and MD839 Supreme circle segment milling cutters from Walter
90 per cent faster finishing: Walter is launching two solid carbide milling cutters especially for finishing operations in the form of the new MD838 Supreme and MD839 Supreme circle segment milling cutters. Go to press info

2021-01-21 Walter is expanding the TC420 Supreme thread former family

Walter is expanding the TC420 Supreme thread former family
Walter is introducing a new TC420 Supreme variant. This is a thread former (M5–M16) for blind-hole threads up to < 3.5 × DN, which combines for the first time chamfer form E with axial internal coolant without lubrication grooves. Go to press info

2021-01-20 Short threads in next to no time

Short threads in next to no time
The Walter T2710 milling cutter impresses universally from 1.5 × DN. With the T2710, Walter AG is now also carrying forward the concept of its multiple-row thread milling cutters to short threads. Go to press info

2021-01-20 Remote engineering at Walter

Remote engineering at Walter
Customers virtually accompany component development in the Walter Technology Center. In the Technology Center in Tuebingen, Walter specialists develop and optimise individual machining processes or complete machining strategies for new components or materials in conjunction with customers. Go to press info

2021-01-20 A specialist and an all-rounder: Tools for titanium with twice the expertise

A specialist and an all-rounder: Tools for titanium with twice the expertise
Walter MD377 Supreme and MC377 Advance solid carbide milling cutters. With the MD377 Supreme and the MC377 Advance, Walter offers two solid carbide milling cutters especially for titanium. Go to press info

2020-10-12 Tiger·tec® pushes the boundaries

Tiger·tec® pushes the boundaries
With the new Tiger·tec®​ Gold PVD grade WSP45G, Walter AG is introducing a cutting tool material that really pushes the boundaries of these coatings: both in their application and with respect to the materials that the machinist can work with them... Go to press info

2020-10-05 Increased reliability in the grooving process

Increased reliability in the grooving process
Walter is expanding the DX18 grooving system range with two new tools: The new G4011-P monoblock shank tool is designed as a universal tool for all common grooving operations... Go to press info

2020-09-30 At high speed from component to tooling solution

At high speed from component to tooling solution
Engineers in Walter Engineering are working with a new digital wizard: Walter Innotime. This web application links existing Walter systems to the Engineering Kompetenz of Walter employees... Go to press info

2020-08-31 Walter AG presents new grades for ISO K and ISO H materials

Walter AG presents new grades for ISO K and ISO H materials
With the WBK20 and WBK30 CBN grades, Walter is launching two new indexable inserts for turning ISO H and ISO K materials: WBK20 (grain size diameter 3.0 μm) for finishing cast iron; WBK30 (grain size diameter 10.0 μm) for high metal removal rates in ISO H and when finishing with a heavily interrupted cut... Go to press info

2020-08-25 Walter is expanding its range of X‧treme Evo drills up to 30 × D

Walter is expanding its range of X‧treme Evo drills up to 30 × D
With the X·treme Evo solid carbide drills from the DC160 Advance range of drills, Walter is forging a link to the "next generation of drilling". By introducing lengths of 16 to 30 × D, the tool manufacturer its expanding its range to now include deep-hole drilling... Go to press info

2020-07-27 On the safe side when drilling

On the safe side when drilling
In 2018, Walter established a flexible all-rounder on the market in the form of the D4120 indexable insert solid drill. The tool manufacturer is now completing its D4120 product range... Go to press info

2020-07-20 What we do: Drilling precision parts reliably

What we do: Drilling precision parts reliably
Walter is launching the DB133 Supreme micro drill and the DB131 pilot drill. Externally cooled Walter DB133 Supreme micro drills have become successfully established around the world for machining precision parts. The Tübingen-based company is now presenting two new developments in micro drilling... Go to press info

2020-07-13 All-round cost efficiency

All-round cost efficiency
The M2471 copy milling cutter brings all the benefits of single-sided round inserts to double-sided round inserts, particularly in terms of their positive cutting behaviour.​.. Go to press info

2020-07-06 Produce more threads per tool

Produce more threads per tool
The synchronisation of a machine, that is to say the rotation of the spindle interacting with the feed, is one of the most important reasons for tool wear when producing threads... Go to press info

2020-04-20 Vibration-free machining in difficult conditions

Vibration-free machining in difficult conditions
With Accure·tec, Walter provides a damping system specially for turning and milling using tools with a long projection length. The vibration damping provided by the axially and radially flexibly positioned damper element is preset at the factory. The tools can therefore be used immediately without any time spent on adjustment... Go to press info

2020-03-24 It's all about smart heads

It's all about smart heads
With the G4014-P groove turning holder and the double-edged DX18 indexable inserts, Walter is launching a new system for grooving and parting off on the market. The screw of the innovative new "SmartLock" insert clamping is fitted on the side... Go to press info

2020-03-17 High-feed milling – the entire range

High-feed milling – the entire range
Walter is introducing three new high-feed milling cutters: The Xtra·tec® XT M5008 high-feed milling cutter for diameters of 16–66 mm (⅝–2½"), and the two MC025 Advance and MD025 Supreme solid carbide milling cutters for diameters of 1–25 mm (⅛–1"), with application ranges that perfectly complement one another... Go to press info

2020-01-28 Two sides for top performance

Two sides for top performance
Walter is introducing a new double-sided indexable insert for turning machining operations under the designation "MU5". The insert can be used universally both for steel forged parts in automotive series production, such as drivetrain or gearbox components, and for components made from stainless materials... Go to press info

2020-01-09 Walter acquires US-based Melin Tool Company

Walter acquires US-based Melin Tool Company
Walter has reached an agreement to acquire the privately owned US based company Melin Tool Company, a manufacturer of solid carbide and HSS end mills, drills and countersinks... Go to press info

2019-08-20 Hardliner with a claim to superiority

Hardliner with a claim to superiority
Producing threads in hardened steel is costly. This applies to blind hole machining in particular because reversing the tap during this process can cause torque peaks when the root of the chip is sheared off... Go to press info

2019-07-11 Threading with maximum productivity and process reliability

Threading with maximum productivity and process reliability
Walter AG is releasing the new TC620 Supreme thread milling cutter in diameters up to M20. High cutting pressure and tool deflection are the greatest challenges when it comes to thread milling... Go to press info

2019-06-28 Produce more parts with no need for new machines

Produce more parts with no need for new machines
With the new single-sided indexable inserts with HU5 geometry, Walter has the answer to one of its users' key questions: How can more components be produced using the same number of machines?... Go to press info

2019-05-24 Walter: 100 years of innovation

Walter: 100 years of innovation
Walter AG, a provider of specialized machining solutions based in Tübingen, Germany, is celebrating the centenary of its foundation today with some 150 guests from the worlds of business and politics... Go to press info

2019-05-21 Problem solver packs a punch with high material removal rates

Problem solver packs a punch with high material removal rates
Walter AG is using its half effective M4258 porcupine milling cutter for shoulder and slot milling to combine the benefits of a milling body with those of indexable inserts... Go to press info

2019-05-13 WBH10C, WBH10 and WBH20 CBN cutting tool materials

WBH10C, WBH10 and WBH20 CBN cutting tool materials
Metal cutting materials that machine hard materials with difficult cutting properties heat up with the materials and lose their capacity to cut. In contrast, CBN grades remain hard and maintain their removal capacity... Go to press info

2019-05-08 Shorter cycle times as a central objective

Shorter cycle times as a central objective
For the high requirements in the automotive sector in particular, Walter AG is introducing new boring tools with tangentially arranged indexable inserts. The usually high feeds for tangential systems are therefore transferred from the milling to the holemaking... Go to press info

2019-04-02 Compact body plus PCD standard inserts

Compact body plus PCD standard inserts
Tübingen-based Walter AG is presenting a shoulder milling cutter that is a logical continuation of the M4000 system concept in the form of the M4130. The idea is to reduce costs through the ability to use universal system inserts in different applications and tools... Go to press info

2019-03-27 MX system for new applications and possibilities

MX system for new applications and possibilities
With Walter Cut MX, Walter AG brought a grooving system to the market which used proven methods while overcoming the disadvantages of existing competitor systems... Go to press info

2019-03-05 20–30% longer tool life

20–30% longer tool life
With the indexable insert fir tree cutter, Walter AG has placed a unique tool on the market. The special milling cutter for semi-finishing and finishing fir-tree grooves combines the economic advantages of indexable inserts with the productivity of a multi-stage milling tool... Go to press info

2019-02-20 Walter AG: From specialists to international systems providers

Walter AG: From specialists to international systems providers
In 1919, when Walter AG was founded, the global market and the concept of a "systems provider" were not yet on the agenda for start-up entrepreneur Richard Walter... Go to press info