Keyword: Lead-free
The End of Lead Alloys
With the publication of the updated RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU on December 12, 2025, the European Union has formally confirmed the gradual ban on lead as an alloying component in electrical and electronic applications.
Video Tip: Shiny Christmas
Video about the machining preparations for a shiny Christmas by Paul Horn GmbH.
Optimized cutting geometry for long tool life
At the valve manufacturer Lüdecke GmbH in Amberg, lead-free brass is economically and productively processed in series production thanks to the special thread cutting tools from Johs. Boss GmbH & Co. KG.
And the chip breaks after all
Joint tests with Wieland at the ISCAR TechCenter show: ISCAR tools can also machine lead-free brass without any issues.
Success in Threading Lead-Free Aluminum
Festo was able to significantly improve the production of threads in lead-free aluminum alloys using thread cutting tools from JBO. Optimized geometries and coatings enable longer tool life during thread cutting.
Future solutions for lead-free machining
With new tools and geometries, Paul Horn GmbH from Tübingen offers a comprehensive tool portfolio for various machining processes with lead-free materials.