It’s a fact. Carbide inserts aren’t your best bet for finishing and roughing nickel and cobalt-based super alloys. By the time the temperature “sweet spot” is reached, the carbide is in meltdown (literally). Even traditional ceramics have a tough time due to the heat and stress generated during the machining process.

What’s the answer? By adding silicon-carbide crystals (whiskers) to a hard ceramic matrix, we can now offer inserts that provide excellent wear and shock resistance at high surface speeds. Our new AlloyCat premium whiskered ceramic inserts are also tougher and stronger than carbide (and even traditional ceramics) thanks to the interlaced fibers within the ceramic material. For example, our brand-new CG-88 grade is ideal for machining nickel and cobalt-based super alloys at metal removal rates 5-10 times higher than carbide.

Right Shape. Right Edge. Right Ceramic.

Our new AlloyCat line features a variety of shapes so it’s easy to find just the right insert for your application. These include round, round V-bottom, dog bone full nose and dog bone flat nose. And if there is a shape we are missing or a custom configuration you are looking for, our team can produce nearly any shape in as short as a few days. Whatever your choice, any number of standard or specialized edge preps are available to perfectly match your machining needs. Upgrades to the ceramic matrix, such as Silicone Nitride, Alumina TIC and Al203, are available upon request.

Insert Reconditioning

The GWS Tool Group Reconditioning program adds even more value to the AlloyCat line. Be it our own inserts or a competitor’s, we offer a comprehensive downsizing program to maximize savings for our customers. Our regrinds aren’t just made to be as good as your brand-new tools; they’re reground to such exacting specifications that they are often better. Whether it’s improved edge preparation or coating enhancements, GWS can downsize your used ceramic inserts so they can be put back to work.

Our AS-9100 certification and vast knowledge of ceramic inserts ensures that you will get quality reground inserts every time. All of this comes with exceptional turnaround times.

A GWS regrind provides cost savings in material, manufacturing process time, volume shipping and inventory reduction. These cost savings are data-driven, not anecdotal. Our Regrind Portal tracks and provides real-time comparisons between regrinds and the purchase of new tools.

Tool-Tracker

Tired of managing your inventory? We can do it for you. We take your worn-out tools, regrind them and release them to you as needed. Our Tool Tracking System gives you a customized communication experience. We provide live to-the-minute information on your tool’s regrind process and keep everything accessible through the cloud.

To discover all the AlloyCat configurations available, please contact us for a consultation.