As we reach the end of another year, we at ISCAR take the time to “gather stones” to reflect on the past
twelve months, evaluate our achievements, and look at the progress we’ve made.
This is more than a
tradition; it’s an important exercise that helps us recognize development trends, identify emerging
patterns, and pave the way for setting our future direction.
In 2025, we remained committed to our mission delivering innovation and value to the cutting tool
industry.
While true breakthroughs are not an everyday event, this year saw several noteworthy additions to our
product portfolio, developments we are proud to share.
Cutting Materials - The Foundation of Our Tools
Developing advanced cutting material grades is a complex challenge that requires the close collaboration of
our material engineers, metallurgists, and technologists.
Over the past year, we have expanded our range
of
tungsten carbides, ceramics, and cubic boron nitride (CBN) grades.
Among 2025’s key introductions:
- IC1024– Designed for turning hard steel up to HRC 62, this grade serves as a
cost-effective alternative to ceramics and CBN.
- IC706– Featuring a titanium diboride coating, this grade enhances machining
performance, particularly for titanium alloys.
- IC948– A strong boost to our deep drilling line, especially for ISO P and ISO M
applications.
These additions strengthen our ability to meet the diverse needs of our customers and expand the performance
envelope of our tools.
Turning – Noteworthy Additions
In turning, two product families stand out this year:
- POMG InsertsInserts – ISCAR's new pentagonal, double-sided insert for DOVE-IQ-TURN
tools offers ten indexable cutting edges for exceptional economy.
The special periphery design
ensures
secure dovetail clamping under high loads.
Two versions are available: one with a 14.5° entering
angle
for high-feed rough turning at shallow depths, and another with a 55° entering angle for
rough-to-semi-finish work at standard depths.
- QUICKTURN Tools– Equipped with high-feed Q6-MNMG inserts, these tools feature a unique
concave-hexagonal geometry for secure positioning and productive multi-directional turning, including
profiling and facing under heavy cutting loads.
In threading, our
QUICKTHREAD line of multi-tooth, laydown, full-profile inserts for ISO
Metric, ASME/ANSI
Unified, National Pipe, and British Standard Whitworth threads can cut passes by up to 75%.
Milling – Expanding Possibilities
Slot milling saw an exciting leap forward with the introduction of TANGDISC tools.
Using
tangentially clamped
carbide inserts and our SP spline connection for exchangeable heads, these tools deliver
efficient,
high-density cutting in the 25–50 mm diameter range, with internal coolant supply built in.
In face milling, we expanded our NEODO family with a smaller insert design that features
eight indexable
cutting edges and advanced geometry for lower cutting forces and superior performance. These tools cater to
both face and square shoulder milling, even close to shoulders when space is restricted.
Across our milling lines, targeted coolant delivery optimized for high-pressure cooling (HPC) and minimum
quantity lubrication (MQL) ensures peak performance when machining aerospace materials, heat-resistant
superalloys (HRSA), titanium, stainless steels, and advanced aluminum alloys.
Holemaking – New Directions
Our drilling solutions with exchangeable carbide heads are already trusted worldwide. This year, we took our
successful three-flute QUICK-3-CHAM design and brought it into countersinking with
F3B
heads.
Mounted
directly into existing tool bodies, they offer excellent straightness, concentricity, and surface finish.
The special chip-deflector geometry makes counterboring more effective, breaking chips into small pieces even
in sticky or difficult materials such as stainless steel and HRSA.
The Digital Dimension
ISCAR engineers believe every tool now has two parts: its physical form and its digital twin.
That’s why
we
continuously update our digital package combining e-catalogues, data exchange formats, and expert software
to make tool selection, setup, and performance optimization easier.
In 2025, we added new filtering options to our e-catalogue for faster, more precise tool searches.
ISCAR's
NEOITA expert system was also expanded to include T-slot milling applications, supporting decisions with
cutting data, life prediction, and cost estimates.
Looking Ahead
ISCAR's focus is clear developing solutions that meet current demands and anticipate the needs of the
future.
The products we’ve introduced at the end of 2025 reflect our commitment to innovation,
efficiency,
and value.
As we step into the coming year, we remain driven by the belief that even small advancements
can
create a big impact in the hands of our partners and customers.
