"The Days of the Old Tool Life Spans are Over."

Lead-Free Machining "The Days of the Old Tool Life Spans are Over."

2026-10-20 From Mag. Victoria Sonnenberg | Translated by AI 6 min Reading Time

Related Vendor

SIMTOS (Seoul International Machine Tool Show)

Lead-free materials present new challenges for machining. In this interview, Vitali Panin of Bass GmbH explains how mass-production manufacturers ensure long tool life and reliable processes despite difficult alloys.

The Dominant VA45 high-helix tap from Bass, made of lead-free brass. The long chips, which result from the absence of lead, are clearly visible.(Image: Bass, Inc.) — The Dominant VA45 high-helix tap from Bass, made of lead-free brass. The long chips, which result from the absence of lead, are clearly visible.
(Image: Bass, Inc.)

Lead-free manufacturing is a key issue in the machining industry—to what extent are you seeing demand from your customers?

Sign in or register and read on

Please log in or register and read this article. To be able to read this article in full, you must be registered. Free registration gives you access to exclusive specialist information.

Create My Free Account

Already registered? Log in here