What is high feed turning? Does ISCAR produce the tools for this turning application?

High feed turning, also known as fast feed turning, is a productive machining method that uses a turning tool with a small cutting edge (entering) angle, typically 15-25°, to operate at shallow depths of cut.
Due to the chip thinning effect produced by these characteristics, high feed turning allows for significantly increased feeds to achieve the required chip thickness.
This method is usually applied to rough longitudinal turning operations.
ISCAR’s product portfolio includes tools and indexable inserts specifically engineered to support high feed turning.

Are malleable cast iron and ductile cast iron the same?

The answer is no.
These are different types of cast iron with distinctions in their composition, microstructure, mechanical properties, manufacturing processes, and applications.
Malleable cast iron contains irregular graphite inclusions, whereas ductile cast iron, also known as spheroidal or nodular cast iron, features graphite in the form of nodules or spheroids.

Regarding machinability, malleable and ductile cast iron have comparable ratings.
However, malleable cast iron is generally considered somewhat easier to machine when compared to ductile cast iron, although this can vary depending on specific cast iron grades.

Side-lock

– when referring to a tool's shank ("side-lock shank"), this is a type of cutting tool shank design that secures the tool in a tool holder by applying locking forces laterally to the shank.
This design features a specifically shaped area, such as a flat or recess, against which locking elements, like a screw or clamp, act to generate the required holding force.
Typical examples of side-lock shanks are the Weldon and whistle-notch shanks.
With regards to tool holders ("side-lock holder"), this term relates to a type of tool holder, which ensures the tool is secured using above noted lateral locking method.