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If you sell or spec CNC cutting tools, you already know ISCAR’s reputation for smart insert geometry and modular systems that save cycle time.** In 2024–2025 the company has rolled out a string of noteworthy updates—most notably a multi-function cutter that drills and mills in one pass—while also expanding long-running families that many shops already love. This guide distills what’s new, what’s selling, and how to choose the right SKUs to keep on your shelves.
Why ISCAR still matters in 2025
ISCAR keeps up a brisk cadence of New Product Announcements (NPAs). The public NPA index shows frequent additions across milling, turning, holemaking, threading, and toolholding—so if you haven’t looked recently, you’re likely missing something practical for everyday jobs. In 2024–2025, highlights include a multi-function “drill-mill” head (QUICK-D-MILL), added aluminum milling options (HELI-ALU serrated inserts), 90° rough-milling advances (NEO/LOGIQ families), and expansions in modular drills and slotting.
ISCAR NEW PRODUCTS CATALOG
What’s new (and worth your attention) for 2024–2025
1) QUICK-D-MILL: One cutter for drilling and milling
The headline release is QUICK-D-MILL, which combines drilling and peripheral milling in a single indexable head. It uses a MULTI-MASTER connection and high-pressure coolant, with two cutting edges for milling and two center cutting edges for drilling. The complete-process approach can reduce downtime by up to 50% vs. a conventional hand-off between separate tools—exactly the sort of real-world saving that matters in job shops and short-run production.
Where it fits: Any program where toolchange time or re-zeroing overhead is disproportionate to cycle time—e.g., small batches, prototypes, or flexible cells where every second of non-cut time counts.
2) HELI-ALU expansion: new serrated-edge insert options
For aluminum milling, ISCAR extended HELI-ALU with new serrated cutting-edge inserts and expanded diameter/insert options. Diameter ranges typically cover 25–125 mm (1.0–5.0″) depending on body/insert size; inserts are offered in sizes 15/16/22, with corner radii from 0.2–6.4 mm. The family is designed for high-speed aluminum removal with polished rake faces and positive cutting geometry to keep forces down.
Where it fits: Aerospace or general machining of 6xxx/7xxx series aluminum, where high RPM, clean chip evacuation, and surface finish are priorities.
3) NEODO / 90° rough-milling and other milling updates
On the milling front, ISCAR’s NPA list also shows NEODO expansions (8 cutting edges), MILL-4-FEED additions (e.g., 6 mm inserts), QUICK-X-FLUTE long-reach cutters, DROP-MILL (BLP) updates, and new ChatterFree solid-mill heads for aluminum. These are incremental but practical updates—new diameters, radii, or geometries that fill real gaps.
Where they fit: If you already carry LOGIQ/NEO families, these NPAs often open up a diameter, depth, or application you couldn’t comfortably serve before—useful to round out a reseller assortment.
4) Swiss turning: LOGIQ-4-TURN & LOGIQ-6-TURN
For sliding-head (Swiss) work, LOGIQ-4-TURN brings through-coolant to the cutting edge with holders sized for 12–16 mm external and 8–12 mm internal bars—ideal for compact lathes. LOGIQ-6-TURN is a triangular, double-sided insert with six indexable edges and soft-cutting positive geometry, positioned as a cost-effective finishing/semi-finishing replacement for DCMT in many cases (excellent chipbreaking and ~0.5 Ra surface potential).
Where they fit: Medical, connectors, fasteners—any high-volume small-parts segment where cost per edge and chip control at low horsepower matter.
5) Hole-making expansions (QUICK-3-CHAM, TRIDEEP, SUMOCHAM integrations)
Hole-making saw QUICK-3-CHAM and TRIDEEP range increases, plus SUMOCHAM combinations (e.g., Multi-Master connections, dedicated counterboring heads, deeper L/D). The theme is flexibility without setup time—swap heads, keep the body in place, and cut.
Proven best-sellers you should keep stocked
While “best-seller” varies by region and customer mix, several ISCAR families consistently appear in distributor picks and shop standards.
LOGIQ-4-FEED (HFM)
A compact high-feed platform with twisted-shape inserts (04 mm and 08 mm sizes) and a 17° cutting edge angle. Progressive geometry keeps forces low, and the bodies have coolant to each edge. Great for pocketing and ramping.
LOGIQ-8-TANG (90° rough-milling)
Tangentially clamped inserts with 8 cutting edges and a large wiper, built for steel/cast iron roughing under heavy conditions. The dovetail/tangential seat reduces shear on the screw, improving durability at high feed.
SUMOCHAM (modular drills)
A next-gen modular drill line descended from CHAMDRILL/CHAMDRILLJET: self-clamping heads, no setup time, fast metal removal, economical indexing, and head geometries targeting steel, exotics, cast iron, and aluminum.
TANG-GRIP (parting)
A hallmark parting system with tangential clamping and unobstructed chip flow (no top jaw), enabling straightness, surface finish, and long pocket life—especially in deep grooves or interrupted cuts.
New releases at a glance (2024–2025)
Family | What’s new | Core advantage | Typical use cases |
QUICK-D-MILL | Multi-function head that both drills and mills via MULTI-MASTER; high-pressure coolant; 2 edges for milling + 2 center edges for drilling | Cuts toolchanges and setup; up to ~50% downtime reduction vs. separate tools | Prototype/short-run cells, flexible machining, operations with frequent tool swaps |
HELI-ALU (serrated insert) | New serrated cutting-edge insert + wider diameter/insert options | High-speed Al removal, polished rake, low forces, cleaner chip evacuation | Aerospace Al plate/block, automotive Al housings |
NEODO / MILL-4-FEED / DROP-MILL / ChatterFree | Line expansions (insert sizes, diameters, radii, BLP bodies, Al-specific heads) | Fills geometry/diameter gaps in proven families | General milling across steel, CI, Al, long-reach or fast-feed needs |
LOGIQ-4-TURN / LOGIQ-6-TURN | Swiss-size holders w/ through-coolant; 6-edge triangular finishing insert replacing many DCMT jobs | Cost/edge and surface finish on compact lathes | Medical, connectors, electronics, general Swiss parts |
Best-seller families to stock
Family | Operation | Edge count (per insert) | Signature features | Materials |
LOGIQ-4-FEED | High-feed milling | Compact geometry | 04/08 inserts, 17° edge, progressive geometry, coolant to each edge, ramping capable | Steel, CI, general purpose HFM |
LOGIQ-8-TANG | 90° roughing | 8 | Tangential/dovetail clamp, big wiper, heavy-duty 90° shoulders | Steel, cast iron roughing |
SUMOCHAM | Drilling (modular) | N/A (indexable head) | Self-clamping heads, no setup time, geometry families for P/M/K/N | Steel, exotics, CI, Al |
TANG-GRIP | Parting/grooving | Single-ended | Tangential clamping, unobstructed chip flow, strong pocket life | Bar, tube, heavy cut-off, interrupted cuts |
How to choose between the new “drill-mill” and traditional modular drills
If you’re deciding whether to lead with QUICK-D-MILL or stick with SUMOCHAM + separate mills, use this framework:
1) Cycle-time balance
If drilling and milling occupy similar or alternating shares of a cycle (e.g., spot-drill → bore → interpolate), QUICK-D-MILL’s single-tool flow can slash non-cut time and simplify offsets. If most of the cycle is deep drilling or very high MRR milling, specialized tools may still win.
2) Tolerance and finish demands
For high-tolerance bores or critical finishes, dedicated reamers/boring tools and application-specific mills still have an edge. QUICK-D-MILL shines in general-purpose and “one-and-done” rough-to-semi-finish workflows.
3) Flexibility & inventory
Resellers can pitch QUICK-D-MILL as a setup-killer for small-lot shops, while still stocking SUMOCHAM bodies/heads to cover deep L/D, special materials, and industry-specific geometries that a multifunction head won’t replace.
Swiss finishing: LOGIQ-4-TURN vs. LOGIQ-6-TURN
Feature | LOGIQ-4-TURN | LOGIQ-6-TURN |
Intended machines | Swiss (sliding-head) | Swiss/compact lathes |
Holders/bars | 12/16 mm external; 8/10/12 mm internal | Triangular double-sided insert platform |
Through-coolant | Yes, directed to cutting edge | Yes (holders vary by SKU) |
Edges per insert | 4 (CXMU 06 style for small shanks) | 6 edges, positive geometry, 55° edge; replaces many DCMT applications |
Noted performance | Efficient external & internal turning with good chip evacuation | Soft cutting, reduced burrs across steel/stainless/titanium; surface finish potential ~0.5 Ra |
When to choose | General Swiss OD/ID with tight coolant access needs | Cost-per-edge + finish priority on thin-wall/small-diameter work |
Aluminum strategy in 2025: HELI-ALU plus round/fast-feed options
Aluminum milling has two practical concerns: chip evacuation at high RPM and stable surface finish on thin walls. The new serrated HELI-ALU inserts address both with sharp, ground edges and polished rake faces; diameter coverage from ~25–125 mm helps standardize on a few bodies per machine group. Pair them with round-insert options when you need forgiving engagement on 3D surfaces.
For slotting and long-reach in softer alloys, also note the QUICK-X-FLUTE family addition (indexable extended-flute cutters) shown in the NPA index—useful where stickout and chip evacuation become the limiters.
Parting and grooving still win deals: TANG-GRIP’s edge
If there’s one place where experienced machinists remember ISCAR by name, it’s parting. TANG-GRIP’s tangential pocket with a solid stopper and unobstructed chip flow (no top jaw) has long been the differentiator—less insert pull-out on retract, longer pocket life, and straighter cuts on large diameters and interrupted features.
Stocking plan: the SKUs most likely to move
– QUICK-D-MILL heads + a small MULTI-MASTER body assortment: Market it as a setup-saving solution for prototyping, mold bases, and flexible cells; lead with common diameters and ISO P/K chipformer variants.
– HELI-ALU bodies + serrated inserts: Cover 25–63 mm and 80–100 mm commonly; stock multiple corner radii for finish control on 2.5D pockets.
– LOGIQ-4-FEED cutters (04/08 insert families): Great for short cycle times on pockets, dynamic toolpaths, and small-machine horsepower.
– LOGIQ-8-TANG: Your heavy-roughing 90° workhorse for steel/CI—sell it on 8 edges and wiper performance.
– SUMOCHAM bodies + heads: Cover core diameters, give customers a “no-setup-time” drilling path with material-specific heads; add deeper L/D or counterboring heads as needed.
– TANG-GRIP blades and inserts: Position as the upgrade for unreliable parting—especially oilfield tubulars, thick-wall tubes, and interrupted cuts.
Application notes (to help your customers succeed)
– Coolant delivery matters. On Swiss and high-feed tools, targeted through-coolant near the edge reduces built-up edge and improves chip evacuation at low DOC.
– Leverage modularity. SUMOCHAM and MULTI-MASTER connections reduce setup time. Head swaps preserve stickout and offsets.
– Don’t oversell multi-function. QUICK-D-MILL is brilliant for simplifying operations, but ultra-tight bores or mirror finishes still warrant dedicated reamers/finishers.
– Match edge count to abuse. LOGIQ-8-TANG’s eight edges/tangential clamping shine under heavy loads; LOGIQ-4-FEED’s geometry shines when feed-limited or ramping in tight pockets.
FAQ
Q: What inserts should I lead with for aluminum?
A: Start with the new HELI-ALU serrated geometry for rough-to-semi-finish, plus a round-insert option for sculpted surfaces. Stock popular radii (0.4, 0.8, 1.6 mm) so shops can tune edge engagement.
Q: Can QUICK-D-MILL replace my drill + end mill entirely?
A: For many general-purpose pockets and bolt-pattern holes, yes—the savings come from fewer toolchanges and less re-zeroing. For deep holes or ultra-tight finishes, keep purpose-built tools in the kit.
Q: What should I pitch to small Swiss shops?
A: LOGIQ-6-TURN for cost-per-edge and finishing quality, and LOGIQ-4-TURN holders for coolant-to-edge reliability on miniature bores/ODs.
Closing: A 2025 shelf that sells itself
If you refresh your ISCAR lineup for 2025, prioritize QUICK-D-MILL (to win over flexible manufacturing users), HELI-ALU (to delight aluminum customers), LOGIQ-4-FEED and LOGIQ-8-TANG (for fast, heavy milling), SUMOCHAM (to simplify drilling setups), and TANG-GRIP (to solve parting pain). ISCAR’s NPA cadence means you can keep adding high-leverage SKUs over the year—watch the NPA index for small expansions that fill the next diameter or radius gap your accounts are asking for.